This morning we lazed by the pool for a while and I went to the gym for a short workout, but it was too warm for such things. So we sat and drank smoothies watching the extremely cute pool boys. We then made our way to Downtown Las Vegas - the old Vegas that we all know from films.
It's a couple of miles from the modern "strip" and in the daylight, it looks a little sad. The main road is Fremont Street and is about 4 blocks long and features the Golden Nugget and other casinos that were the place to be in the 1950's and 1960's. The hotels and casinos now look like they need a really good makeover. However, to invigorate the area, they have covered the whole street with an LCD screen that can be used for amazing animations.
After a few $1 drinks (which is a fine way to sell beer and cocktails) we got a bus to the outlet mall. A couple of hours later we returned to Fremont Street to see the regular light show. It was truly fantastic to see and hear. I would recommend that everyone who visits Las Vegas makes a special trip to Fremont Street in the evening.
You are clearly living 'the life of Riley' - I'm absolutely eau-de-Nil with envy. But carry on and ENJOY, (you lucky so-and-so!)
ReplyDeleteI've only been to Vegas once and never made it to the old Strip. I did walk through the hotel that's all done up to look like Venice, though. And that was in the middle of the night. Kind of disconcerting going in and out.
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