As we were very keen to leave the Alexis Park Hotel and move in to our suite at the Bellagio, we got up early, packed and moved on, arriving at the Bellagio aorund 9.00am,hoping to get in to our room early. A greeting of "Good morning sir, welcome to The Bellagio", from the porter - let the opulence begin! Unfortunately we couldnt check in early as "thousands" were checking out. We cloaked our bags and wandered the foyer of this wonderful place - but time to s...

We were exhausted when we got to the Alexia Park Hotel, our stay for one night. It was very hot in the mini van as the guide dropped a few people off first at various other hotels? Unfortunately, our room was at the far back of the complex. We arranged a limousine tour for the evening to show us the sights of Las Vegas Blvd - known as "The Strip",, where all the hotels/casinos are. Well we had a stretched black Hummer about 15 metres long. So off we set (9 o...

Hoover Dam holds back Lake Mead and has a depth of150 metres.  It feeds Las Vegas water supply.  Approaching the dam there is a marked scenery change from  flat country near Saligman to more hilly mountain areas.  This is the official end or beginning of the Grand Canyon.  The road we have been on has been skirting the canyon all the way from Grand Canyon village.  Hydro electricity is produced for Vegas  by 8 generators and is the largest dam in the US. ...

Welcome to Las Vegas the sign said at the airport. Poker machnes at the baggage area and up to 50 million visitors per year - the jewel in the desert. We went to a Circque de Soiele ( sorry I need to check to spelling) Karkana - brilliant lighting, sound,staging, acrobatics, costumes. Got a half price ticket in the VIP area for $127, normally $210. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Picture is of me with a clown during the pre-show entertainment Much more to writ...