Time to get back on plan although yesterday was a fun afternoon. Talking to bar lady she kept saying you guys are stupid sitting in a bar for 4 hrs when you are in Vegas! I disagreed having already seen a lot of Vegas surely part of the joy of travel is just meeting people and talking and learning about a different country , in this case Canada which was very useful for me. Mind you she was mostly pissed because it was Happy Hours and most people tip on what they paid ($5 beer) rather than what the normal tip would be. Of course that long drinking session did then lead to some wasted hours late afternoon 😂
Time to start with a new breakfast place , Avenue in MGM . Weather supposed to improve as day progresses so first up will try out a few more casino complexes . Food was fine but the coffee machine was broken – maybe fortuitous 😏- so was left with jug size serve of brown swill
Time then to hit the road on a cloudy coolish morning but breaks of sun. Plan was to get to Venetian but not blind to making a few stops along the way 🤓. Before long it was 5 OClock somewhere and time for a punchy Rum – and they didnt miss the Rumbo trust me. Great way to start the day while you wait for 8 am to come around. I was feeling the Love.
Fully charged now to continue on to the Venetian. All a rather massive complex with Palazzo attached. The Gondolas were having a rest but the real charm is inside in these buildings
Could see The Sphere in distance so thought why not ? Had not been down this far on Strip before so able to see Wynn complexes as well . Wynn Wynn ?
By now am thinking well I’m this close to Resorts World now so may as well check it out eh . Again it seems attached to another complex all framed rather beautifully against blue skies now. Didn’t seem to be much in there until on exit saw the Mike Tyson statue. It’s been that sort of holiday where earnest endeavour is rewarded. Especially when drinking.
Looking at options seemed like another 15 min walk to Sahara to catch Monorail all the way home seemed like a smart idea even though knees and ankle were really hurting by now . Ah there it is in the distance like an oasis in a desert . Spooky
Have no plans to go to a show while here but can almost be certain would not go to Vega to see a shit show 😏 Mind you I just heard that Trump is in town and available for photos near his hotel
Definitely time to head back now on Monorail and may even slip in some pool time before talking to my Honeybuns. It’s been another very busy morning so hope don’t fall asleep and miss my call
Woke up just in time . Weather was still changeable but headed back out to strip with half an idea forming . To be fair had been thinking about this for a while and seemed an appropriate time being in Vegas and last trip to USA …… apparently . Had done my research and knew it’s not cheap but yes time to get a tattoo. The logic is well I am Flash and I turn 66 on my last trip to USA ….apparently. Walk ins accepted as long as your sign all disclaimers about sudden death etc. Took about 30 mins and you certainly feel it but not unbearable . Da Da …..still cheaper than tatt left by Orthopod 😏
I left sleeve rolled up so was given wide berth on way home as people cowered . Time for a beer then but now only allowed in certain pubs and frisked at the door. If I wasn’t careful I could be scooting my boot again real soon. The bartender gave me a dirty look and a dirty glass to match
As mentioned in other media commitments totally sober idea and very happy with end result. However the post tatt care regimen indicates it may not have been that smart doing it on holidays. Certainly no pool or sun tomorrow . For once will be wishing for rain. Anyway tomorrow is last full day and will really miss Vegas , it has been a blast . I will especially miss this view 24/7
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