LAS VEGAS – PART TWO

Day 1 – Poor Julie stuck in bed with food poisoning and we’re supposed to be going to the Grand Canyon. After much discussion (argument) we agreed that I would go.

It was an early morning start, with a 5.45 am pick-up from the hotel ready for a 3 hour drive to the Canyon.

The coach trip alone was a worthwhile experience and we saw a different view of America; away from the major tourist spots.

The canyon itself is magnificent and our visit was to the West Rim; I’ve been advised that it pales compared to the South Rim. Even so it was awesome to see it and photos and TV coverage doesn’t even come close to revealing its’ magnificence.

Our first stop was Eagle Point and the Skywalk.

The Skywalk was a real experience; Julie would have freaked had she been there. She hates heights and the Skywalk is glass bottomed and around a kilometre above the canyon floor!

Our second stop was Guano Point. In spite of all the commercialism it is a really spectacular place. I loved it and wouldn’t have missed it for the world.

When I returned to the hotel Julie was still quite unwell. She had slept most of the day and was really feeling crappy so it was a quiet evening in and an early night all round.

The next morning Julie was feeling a little better and managing to take a light diet of water and dry crackers! I had a trip booked for a helicopter ride through the canyon and a floor landing. So, off I went and spent the morning in a ‘copter to the foot of the canyon and a champagne breakfast.

Julie was feeling better by the time I returned at lunch time so we had a light lunch in our room and then spent a quiet afternoon resting before a planned evening show in the Wynn Theatre. Unfortunately photos’ were not allowed.

The show itself was Le Reve (The Dream) and was akin to Cirque de Soleil on steroids. It was one of the most amazing shows I have ever experienced.

We then had dinner in the Palazzo and a stroll round the lights of the strip.

Vegas is good for what it is; a city that takes excess to excess. A great place to visit but not somewhere we would want to live. At least Julie managed to salvage a bit of her trip to Vegas and can now say “I’ve been there”!

Thankfully she is feeling better now and able to enjoy herself again. In the morning we’re off to Anaheim and Disneyland for 4 nights and three days in the amusement parks!