Lot seen and done in a week eh. This “cold” is an odd one. Was mostly fine all yesterday afternoon out and about. Pretty good nights sleep but have woken again with a few coughs and splutters and sniffles. Throat is more dry than sore . Weather is a mixed bag this week with no great clear days predicted but no really bad ones either. Some patches of sun, a lot of cloud and maybe the odd shower. Today supposed to be best day so will try and tick off a few sight seeing plans and then if worse weather comes will haunt the inside of casinos which are fascinating to see really judging by New York New York yesterday. Just occurred to me am paying about $800 USD for this beautiful room in great complex for 5 nights. Paid $1300 for same time in LA and will be about $1000 for a small room at back of house for 4 nights in Santa Monica 🤦🏻♂️ Also plan to really check out the MGM complex and start earning some reward points. Oh that’s right, I’m not coming back….. Meanwhile
It is Presidents Day today so may impact some opening times . Bit of cloud around as predicted but with breaks of sun in morning so will head up to Strat area now as that is most photo wanted for this visit . Caught the Monrail which is great and of course headed off early . Police did crowd control.
I am getting out and about while about 35 people were lined up at Starbucks at 730 in the morning 🤦🏻♂️ I had forgotten how long the walk from Tower 3 where I am is to actually leave the MGM complex and hit the street. Smart move getting out early though . Multiple exhibits ensue ….
CLP has been dropping big hints lately about a big change in our relationship. Of course she may not mean marriage but couldn’t hurt to get some facts while here. Ah, thank you very much
As you can see clouds starting to roll in, time to head home for some late breakfast in MGM. Not feeling too flash at all at present and health a real roller coaster at present. Am loving the MGM though. Apart from great room etc also discovered a free on site laundry that just needs you to supply the detergent. Local store in Tower 1 sells 3 satchels for $6. Winner Winner. While out strolling I did contemplate about investigating staying on in Vegas and skipping Santa Monica. Would be cheaper and more luxurious !
Time then to check pool out even if just to clear the head and sniffles. Actually quite pleasant . They had a spa section and the pool itself was ok temp wise if a tad bracing . Not too crowded either . Even did some exercises while there .
After a solid hot breakfast no lunch required so early afternoon time to head down to Ole Red on the strip to boot my scoot. It’s an impressive 3 story place that was crowded. Told them I was an Aussie and didn’t need food so sent straight to the 3 rd floor and what a great view out on the Verandah. Even Dr Blake agreed with me
I had a poke before lunch just to rattle up some points and will go down to a bar within complex around 5 for a drink or two. The ankle really is great but the knees are cracking up because as we know 80% of UP elevators don’t work in Vegas at any one time. Still quite sick too which gets worse when I stop moving or drinking. Eataly was on way home and dropped in for a very pleasant latte and cannoli.
So, that will do for another day as the weather starts to deteriorate . Has been a very lucky holiday so far with flights etc but have not quite nailed it for weather last few years. It’s not bad sure but just not that bracing that I like as evidenced by shorts and TShirt. Mind you 75.4 % of people around are dressed up like Nanook of the North. Other thing you notice is there really is a lot of ugly couples in USA . But they seem happy 🤷🏻♂️ And finally some things that caught my eye
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