The drive to Las Vegas was beautiful and scenic with rocky terrains at the periphery
Anticipation and excitement filled the car after a 6 hours drive
It really is advantageous to have friends with driving licenses
US drivers are pretty friendly as well
Rule abiding and courteous, much unlike our... :)
And yes we have stepped into Sin City!
The famous landmarks and interiors of casinos you see on TV are certainly no computer effect
Every hotel is glimmering with lights from slot machines and shuffling sounds of cards
Please don't let the atmosphere clog up your rationality
It is easy to lose yourself especially with the free alcohol
Luckily I'm below 21 so I'm not allowed anyway ^^
Do have some fun! Just don't gamble with an intention to profit from it
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| The view from our hotel room |
Lots of hotels to choose from!
I suggest picking a cheap one (they're all pretty good) and spend the savings on other stuff
food, shopping, shows etc.
We caught the famous circus show, Cirque Du Soleil at MGM Grand (the roaring lion)
it was truly amazing, acrobats flying above your head and the stage even rose up
and did a 360 degree turn with the acrobats doing stunts on it!
Dinner was at the gorgeous Eiffel Tower Restaurant overlooking Bellagio's famous fountain
Lucky us, Yuhua placed a reservation beforehand and we were given a table for 2 at the window
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| the server promised us he is excellent at capturing fountain shots at the right time hahaha seems he's right! |
Each dish served was done fantastically, truly worthy of the raved reviews I read about
Appetizer
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| pan seared scallops |
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| Bone Marrow |
Main Course
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| Pan-seared Crusted Salmon DAMN GOOD. melt in the mouth goodness. *-* |
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| Steak |
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| Creamy Spinach as sides. this was a little overpowering for me. had a nibble. |
Dessert
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| Chocolate souffle. Server dripped the chocolate syrup over the cake and it instantly melted into the souffle. Wasn't too sweet. Perfect ending. |
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| Thank you for the wonderful dinner darling! |
Had a stroll after the show and dinner back to our hotel along the colourful lit up streets of Vegas
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| saw this in one of the hotels |
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| Bellagio Hotel, w the famous fountains |
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| our hotel, the Flamingo, in the background |
Las Vegas is a magnificent city to be for a short holiday
but too long and it will burn a black hole in your pocket
Summer break is here for me!
Will be planning 2 school events and 2 holiday trips for myself at the same time
Taipei and Ho Chi Minh! :)
Till next time, take care!
Kylie Yuen
