Leaving Las Vegas

Last night we headed out to 'Love', by Cirque di Soleil. 'Love' is the story and music of 'The Beatles'. It was really great, such a production! You've got to wonder about the minds of the people putting these things together.

From there we headed to the 'special' club that I had gotten free entry to. Ros started talking to a guy called Jason and his girlfriend Melissa, we were having such a great time with them that Jason asked us to go along with them to another club, but we wouldn't have free drinks there so we declined.

We moved onto the outdoor area and started to talking to two different groups of people. We had lots of fun, but then I went up to the bar and the free drinks had just finished, so I had to pay $12 for a vodka that I didn't even finish! We left and got a bite to eat then headed back to the Bellagio.

This morning we checked out and were left with a few hours to kill before going to the airport. We went to the shops in Caesar's palace, where I bought a shirt from Abercombie and Fitch and stocked up on more Mac makeup as well as another top from Banana Republic. Then, because I had been searching in every glasses store for my beloved Serengetti, with no luck, I thought it high time to select another pair. After deliberating and probably annoying the hell out of the poor guy in the store for a good half hour I was debating between a $330 pair of Kaenon or $180 pair of Maui Jim. Then the salesman (because I was leaning towards the more expensive pair) said that he could give me a 20% discount, but only with a discount voucher that I could go pick up. I told him I would use that time to decide.

Returning to the store I had pretty much decided on the Kaenon, but then spent another 20 mins deliberating (again), and more out of feeling an obligation to buy something from the poor fellow I had tortured, I walked out with the Maui Jims! I think I am happy with them, but I am still going to seek out the Serengettis online when I get back home. I love those glasses...you know when something is just perfect for you...

Killed more time walking around, got a bite to eat then did some people watching in the front of the Bellagio before getting our bags and catching the shuttle to the airport. As we were waiting, we met 'Bill the Bus driver' who told us he was on series 2 of America's got talent. And then he serenaded Ros with a song. I think she was smitten. You should youtube him. Go on!

The shuttle bus driver was female, and you should have seen her get our bags onto the back of the bus. I asked her how she hadn't dislocated her shoulder yet. On the bus, and she was just a hoot. These African Americans just have the best sense of humour!

At the airport, and we started talking to the lady checking us in. I don't know if she was lonely, but she started to tell us her life story, but she was also really interesting, and when she started talking about her mother and father, she actually brought tears to my eyes. I am completely taken aback by the beautiful people I have met on this trip. In fact she said herself that essentially everyone has three things in common, love, sadness and laughter!

We are now just waiting to board the (small) plane to LA. It has been an amazing trip.

I will likely blog one more time to jot my summary of what I have seen/observed of this wonderful country. Not least my attitude towards it and its people.



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