the long and winding road...

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!
Just got back earlier this evening from a quick 2 day trip to Las Vegas. It was actually very relaxing and enjoyable. We stayed at the Stratosphere --made reservations online. I was a little nervous cuz some of the reviews on tripadvisor.com were not good at all but decided to give it a try due to really cheap price --$49 per night! Con: had to wait in line 30 mins to check in then clerk told us our cheap rate room was not available but we could "upgrade" to another room for $10 more per night. Bobby told them to get the manager, 30 seconds later we had the "upgraded" room for same price. Pro: the room was great! It had obviously been very recently refurbished with all new furniture, drapes, etc., was extremely clean, and was really big! View left a lot to be desired but overall a fantastic value.

Next morning woke up early and went to the new Wynn Hotel. OH MY GOD!!! Can you say Gorgeous?!?! Really a beautiful hotel. The decor is so fun and at the same time unpredictable and classy. I was really impressed. We had the buffet breakfast there, yum!!! Then off to the Sands Convention Center I went.

My original purpose in going to LV was to attend the Memory Trends convention, that's scrapbooking folks. This is not a retail event, its for distributors to try to sell to the retailers. Lots of fun to see what's up and coming, got some freebies, made some neat little make and takes. Bobby went gambling on his own for about 4 hrs!

Bobby picked me up and we had a quick midday snack of chips and guacamole in the cafe at the MGM. Food was really tasty, service sucked. Another table of customers actually yelled to get the attention of our server which earned them merely an over the shoulder glance. I quickly waved both arms as if stopping traffic and he slowly trudged over. Like I said, service sucked!!!

Then, that evening, we went to the MGM to see KA!! Again, the show received mixed reviews on tripadvisor. However, we saw Mystere last year and so enjoyed it that I was willing to plunk down the $125 per ticket to see the show. We absolutely loved it!!! and from the response of the audience, we were not alone. Really a must see.

Dinner at the MGM buffet was not as impressive. We spent almost $60 for the two of us and waited in line for about 40 mins! When we were finally seated, we found the dining room to be only about 1/2 full. Uh, hello, what were we waiting for? The waitress sucked, couldn't get a refill on the soda to save my life even though she didn't look at all busy or in a hurry-- and the food gets an unenthusiastic B-/C+. A huge disappointment.

Next day, was our last. Decided to head over to the Paris hotel buffet. That hotel is really pretty. Kind of a long line for breakfast but it was worth it. Service and food both get an A. The crepes are to die for!!!

After breakfast it was time to come home. Not a bad drive --3 hrs, 15 mins. Would have been quicker if it wasn't for the construction traffic signs. Please note, I did not say actual construction traffic, couldn't see any real construction or workers, just the signs. That seemed to be enough to bring the traffic to a complete halt for over 1/2 hr. In any event made it home safe and sound, fun trip.

Overall pros: hardly thought about adoption, ate some really yummy food, enjoyed hanging out with Bobby, saw some REALLY cute little asian girls there in restaraunts and stuff. Dream, dream, dream. Cons: sucky service at MGM and having to come home. Could have done one more day, no problem.