Viva, Las Vegas! Days 9 and 10 in Sin City...

Day 9


Thursday is our last full day in Vegas.  We've done most of the experiences we wanted to, and we're a little worn out.  Since we have an extra nice dinner planned, we spend the majority of the day just relaxing and looking forward to the evening.  We get dressed for dinner and take a few moments to be silly before we head out. 

The Stratosphere hotel, casino and tower are at the far end of the Strip and a little out of the way of the main action on the strip.  I had it on good authority from my dear friend Jerri that the Top of the World restaurant was definitely a place we should go, not only for the delicious food, but for the stunning views from the 800 foot tall tower where it sits.  

View of the Stratosphere from our helicopter earlier in the week.

The restaurant rotates 360 degrees ever 80 minutes, giving patrons a spectacular view of Las Vegas from every possible side.  When the hostess seats us, she warns us to remember that we are seated in section 5, for if we need to venture to the restroom, our seats will not be in the same place when we return.  Although it wasn't obvious, it was possible to tell we were rotating as we ate.  If we fixed our gaze on a certain point, we would sense the movement, but it was subtle.  Sometimes we were seated next to the kitchen and it was noisy, but soon we would have moved to a quieter part of the restaurant.  It was a very unique experience.  

View of the strip from our seats at Top of the World.

And the food.  TO DIE FOR.  Kyle's prime rib melted in his mouth and my Lobster and Prawn Alfredo was heavenly.  No room for dessert, so we sat drinking our coffee and soda and enjoying the view and our last night in Vegas.  After dinner we headed to the outdoor observation deck to take a few more photos of the view.  

Hard to capture the magic with my camera.

It was a superb evening and icing on the cake of a truly wonderful adventure together.  We had photos taken to commemorate the evening.  

Our last stop of the evening is at the tattoo shop, which you can read about here.  Then we went to bed to get some sleep before our last day in Vegas.


Day 10


It's been the vacation we hoped it would be, but we have one more place to do before we head home.  Some celebrities await at Madame Tussaud's.  

George and I finally marry.  Funny, most of the pics didn't turn out - wonder if Kyle orchestrated that.  

Shaq's just a touch taller than me.  And he's standing flat-footed.

The Simon Cowell scowl.

Mick!

Just for Jerri!

Leaving Las Vegas...but not before I meet Nick.

The only pic Kyle posed for.  Fuddy duddy.

Abe and I scratch out the Gettysburg Address.  

MT was fun, but nothing like the one I went to in London.  These statues were fairly old and very ragged after heaven knows how many photos they've been through.  But it was a fun way to pass the time before our flight left later that day.  We spent our last couple of hours shopping at the Canal Shops in the Venetian and then eating a final bite of lunch at Margaritaville before grabbing our checked luggage and heading for the airport.  


The flight home is perfect, and I get a final captivating view of the Strip, Lake Mead, and the canyon.  I contentedly sink into my seat, watching the magnificence pass below me.  I feel a sense of peace that is new for me.