Insane, crazy, weird, fun, amusing, ridiculous, mental, exciting..
These are just some of the words I could use to describe Vegas but really there's only one word that fits.. And that's Vegas. Vegas simply is Vegas and you have to visit it yourself to see this.
We landed in Vegas late Wednesday / early Thursday morning. Once departing the plane into the airport we were immediately greeted with a mini casino and betting machines everywhere. We were hit by Vegas instantly. The buzz of all the bright neon lights, the cirque du soleil adverts and limos where over whelming. Everything is just too much but to begin with it was all great fun. As much as I was itching to go straight out, getting into bed seemed much more appealing.
Vegas is 2 hours behind (i think- its all getting confusing) Dallas so we awoke early not quite adjusting to the time difference. The guys we met in New Orleans were in Vegas at the same time so we met up with them at there hotel, The Stratosphere, which was a 10 minute walk from our hostel. I spent the day with them by the pool and enjoying the hot tub whilst Kate and Patrick enjoyed each others company after a week or so apart. Nawwwwwww.
After a quick change of clothes we headed to Old Vegas, where quite literally everyone there was old. I'm unsure what worried me most.. Being under age and trying to avoid all eye contact with the security guards or the fact elderly ladies (in there 60's) were wearing stockings and little leather mini skirts.
After a cheeky picture with Hello Kitty we headed to the famous Vegas strip. So many people, so many lights, so much of EVERYTHING! if you're not drunk it's every bit over whelming to begin with! Anyway, we went to the Bellagio hotel and watched the fountain show. We watched it twice because it was simply amazing and beautiful to watch. From where we were watching it, the mini Eiffel Tower stood behind the water display. The whole thing was very picturesque but you know how it is.. Pictures don't do that sort of thing justice! It's definately a need to see yourself moment!
We then made way to the largest casino in Vegas, MGM. Drinks are extortionate, $5 for half a pint of Pepsi, $11 for a G&T. Yes, we weren't in there long but it was definately worth paying the place a visit!
Once walking around a little more we got a taxi back to the stratosphere.. This proved eventful as our taxi driver got pulled over and ticketed! It's all good fun hey!
Friday morning came and we got a taxi straight to the famous 'Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada' sign, queued to have our picture taken and made our way back to the strip. It's just as chaotic day time as it is in the evening! In 38 degree heat and in the middle of a desert, we were feeling a little grouchy. So that's when we popped into urban outfitters. MISTAKE. I came out feeling extremely depressed because there was so many cute dresses and the most gorgeous pair of shoes that I desperately need to get my hands on sooner rather than later! We got a taxi back to the hostel to have a nap. The heat and travelling had started to hit us and we were feeling slightly bleughh. I cannot tell you how amazing it was to open the door into an air conditioned room and to lay on my bed sipping ice cold sprite. Simple things hey!
A few hours later we mustered up the energy to get ready and head back out. We went to Panda Express for dinner which was amazing! Chow mein, fried rice, orange chicken and mushroom chicken all for $8. Yummy! We made way to ceasers hotel, New York New York, the bellagio and took some more pictures of the famous strip.
Our last and final day we spent by the pool topping up our sun kisses tan! We are both glowing and very much loving it! With a piña colada in one hand and ice cold water in the other, it was a good day! We were tempted to join in with the volley ball but I just didn't want to show anyone up you see, so we let the others play whilst we spectated sitting on the edge of the pool cooling down. I would guess that the weather hit 40degrees at one point but because of the breeze it was quite pleasant to lay in! Another day done, time to leave the pool and get ready for our last night in Vegas. I had spoken to a few people that said you have to do the rides at the top of the stratosphere at night so that's what we done. Up 111 floors we found ourselves on The Big Shot. OH MY GOD. The ride is like the mega drop but that high up it certainly turned your stomach a fair few times. Thankfully the ride didn't go on too long because I genuinely think I would have been sick mid ride. None the less, the view was incredible. We made our way down 3 floors and queued for Insanity on 108 floor. This ride hangs you over the edge of the stratosphere so all you see when looking down is the bright lights of Vegas. It spins you around, faster and faster.. Again, OH MY GOD! The ride was amazing and was definately worth it but you just didn't know where to look and focus. I can't describe the rides in great enough words but if you pay Vegas a visit, you definately have to do these! It's amazing what you see whilst having a bit of fun also.
Having my stomach do multiple turns it was definately time for me to go to bed. And the fact we had to get up at 5am.
So this leads me to what I'm doing right now and that's sitting on a bus venturing from Vegas to Flagstaff, Arizona. I'm so glad we opted for the 5 hour bus journey there (even at the ungodly hour) because the scenery is beautiful. I always forget the fact Vegas is in a desert but it is, and it's amazing. There's mountains, rocks and cactus everywhere!
From my calculation we are around 1 hour away from Flagstaff and I am ever so slightly excited. I FINALLY get to see the Grand Canyon eeeeekkk. And potentially Death Valley and the Hoover damn!
I'm desperately needing a wee now so I may have to give in and use the awful one at the back of the bus 😖😷
Speak soon
Yas xo
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