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Las Vegas - Day One

June 26, 2009 @ 13:45

We got to Vegas without a hitch.

US Airways flight 160 left on time, arrived ten minutes early, our bags quickly came to the carousel and there was cab waiting for us we left the airport.

The weather is hot, although not much hotter than it was when we left Toronto, but the beer is cold and the company is great.

We immediately toured the strip yesterday afternoon checkin' out some of the big hotels while grabbing our show tickets.

Last night we saw "O" by Cirque Du Soleil and although I fully appreciate the technology involved, I've to say it didn't blow me away. After I got the point, I started to shift in my seat and fidget while constantly looking at my watch.

I don't know what to say, I'm not much of a live theatre guy and although isn't live theatre per say, it still didn't reach out and grab me like it has so many others.

Maybe it had something to do with the clowns. There are a couple of clowns in the show, and from what I can gather; they're there to allow for set changes behind the scene.

I hate clowns.

This is not to say that I wouldn't recommend it to people. Just realize that four tickets cost over 700 bucks Canadian, so make sure you're into this kind of stuff.

I expect "Love" to be a lot more entertaining tonight.

Other notes - We had lunch at "The Cheesecake Factory" which is a must-do when you're travelling with my wife in the States. It's a great place with a fabulous menu and you really can't go wrong when you concentrate of their Thai-style appetizers.

We had dinner at a place called Mon Ami Gabi which is at the front of the Paris Hotel across from the Bellagio. You can have dinner while watching the water fountain display in front of the Bellagio. It's pretty cool.

As for the food at Mon Ami Gabi; it was exceptional. Melanie and I had the seared sea scallops while Danny had the trout. Delyse had some thin steak dish that had his crazy good sauce all over it.

One other observation - the skin trade is still quite healthy down here so the streets are full of young Mexicans handing out cards that guarantee that they can have a woman in your room with 20 minutes.

It's bizarre because it's obvious there's a city by-law that says they can't speak to you, so as you walk by they smack the cards together to get your attention and then attempt to hand you one.

It's ridiculous for a couple of reasons. First of all, they all stand in a row and they can plainly see that you refused a card from the person in before them, but they still insist on offering you another one.

It gets to the point where some people just take the cards anyway and then immediately throw them away, which means the sidewalks are littered with cards that prominently display topless women in suggestive poses. It's pathetic really.

The whole concept is bizarre. As I said to Danny, "do these guys think that just because they hand me a card I'm going to all of a sudden decide to have a hooker come to my room?"

I think having a hooker come to your room is something that takes a little more contemplation and preparation. I mean really, if I want a hooker in my room I don't think the revelation is going to be made while walking down the street and having some teenager hand me a card.

If I'm going to have a hooker come to my room I'd ask Delyse first and then probably do it over the phone.

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123 Responses to "Las Vegas - Day One"


Wayner
June 26, 2009 / 16:15

you lost me at $700.00 cdn for tickets for cirque...


Jake
June 26, 2009 / 17:59

$150 a seat. Some Yanks are sufferring...guess who?


Pauly Walnuts
June 26, 2009 / 23:39

Do like my wife and I did. See how many of those cards you can collect. We were sitting in our hotel room goign through them all and saying... gottem, gottem, gottem... like hockey cards.


Pam
June 27, 2009 / 19:46

Fred - I'm shocked you didn't like "O". I don't like clowns either but I set aside my feelings and really enjoyed the show. Have you ever seen a Cirque show before - if so, you'd know that Clowns always play a big part.

You were hosed on the price - we bought "slightly obstructed" seats, meaning an aisle gate was in front of us - anyone over 5foot 7 could easily see the show - no trouble. $100 per ticket and we had a fabulous view...



Trish
June 27, 2009 / 22:16

Hi Fred. I know you're having a great time as I did on my birthday trip to Vegas last year. Although I don't agree with your assessment of "O", I completely understand. Next time you go, the Jubilee show at Ballys is for guys like you... Enjoy! Also, Emeril's at the MGM Grand is a fantastic experience....


mad mal
June 28, 2009 / 19:15

So much for your daily updates, LOL.
By the way, saw O too and was not impressed. Technically amazing, story was kinda, zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
And you did get hosed on the price. The wife and I payed $150 for the both of us, same day, balcony seats.
I would suggest Carrot Top at the Luxour. Cheap and funny too!
Enjoy the rest of your stay, yer bugger!


Chipper
June 29, 2009 / 10:27

Was it a real clown or someone dressed like a clown?


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Don't leave us hanging any longer, tell us about the rest of your trip.


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