Vegas

This weekend we had a nice break and unexpected vacation in Vegas. I wouldn't call it relaxing but it was a wonderful diversion from the recent rv life turmoil. My mom and I stayed at the Rio Suites where they were holding the World Series of Poker. It was too bad Adam wasn't with me to watch it in person! He had to catch it on ESPN. However, he enjoyed his poker time with his dad in Blackhawk where he got super lucky to be sitting at the table that hit the Bad Beat. That was like winning a small lottery and made it all worth it for him to have waited back at home.

First thing we did when we got to the hotel was head to the pool. It was hopping with loud rap music, a topless pool option and tons of kids and old men. We figured the old men were here for the poker tournament and the kids must have been their families in tow. Course, the pool is the best place for kids to hang out, especially if they want to lose their hearing. We were amused for a while. Later we ate dinner with some poker players and then hit the casino.

The next day I awoke feeling hoarse and sick from all the smoke the night before. College days relived. We headed for the Miracle Mile shops by way of the free shuttle to Bally's. We were a little concerned about staying here because it is off the strip but the shuttle was a very nice benefit. Next thing we knew we had shopped for six hours and walked about five miles. Why are these hotels so huge? Just because there is a lot of space in the desert does that mean they have to use it? I should have brought my pedometer to clock accurately the number of miles we actually walked.

We finally got to sit down when we got to the show theater to see Jubilee, a classic showgirl show. I'd never seen one before and we had a two for one coupon so we figured why not go? I had a strange sense that I was on a cruise ship the entire time. It was truly classic and by the end we didn't even notice all the boobs covered in glitter. It was so classic however that my mom was singing away with the songs that reminded me of my grandma's era. Now I feel like I've really seen old Vegas.

The evening was concluded by eating a 10 pm dinner at Sugar and retiring to bed with a migraine. Guess I don't have the stamina I once did for loud music and bright lights. My mom, however, hit the casino without me and played until 2am. What's wrong with this picture?

Today we are off to face the 100+degree weather. Just don't know which direction we are headed quite yet. I awoke at 5am to get on the insurance company to settle this rv claim so we can start heading home. It's not resolved yet but hopefully soon.

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