And so we come to end of another Vegas holiday and a great holiday it was even though sick for entirety😏 First up the MGM Signature is fantastic . Great room and great service and amenities. The ankle has been good and really did walk a long way most days . Weather was pretty good and when bad plenty else to do. Found some new places and returned to some old places . People were friendly and struck up conversations in most bars – and you know what a people person I am
I fear Santa Monica may be a let down but could may be completely wrong. The accomodation will certainly be different and pretty basic but as long as quiet will be happy. Weather is a bit hit and miss again it seems and SM is the one place where weather probably is more critical as will be out and about all day. I also think as the long flight home approaches you start to dread it especially as I stupidly booked a later flight out of Sydney home for some reason probably landing me smack bang in peak hour traffic home to Sunshine Coast .
Another bad nights sleep with cold and cough. MGM have been very efficient so when saw the “sad to see u go email and check out now “ wasn’t thinking too clearly, just keen to sort out the finances. All done and then a bit of packing before getting some breakfast from limited options. As I got to lift and looking at my app my digital access key is gone duh! Had to approach desk and explain while I did check out I didn’t really if u get my drift. She gave me a solid key for next few hours. Flight seems on time at this stage. Quick cheap Uber out and relatively smooth transition had me at gate with a mere 2.5 hrs to spare. Time to settle in for a sandwich and a beer if only to fill in some time. Honest your Honour
To be honest it is moving around being busy that helps deal with the cold better and that includes eating and drinking. I know scientifically it don’t really make sense but was coming good and then got wet going to Allegiant on Wednesday and spent that after with the Canucks in a damp shirt probably 🤔
AA has been impressive this trip. Left a little early arrived a little early and bags were not too bad. Was getting an Uber for about $50 which was lot cheaper than taxi especially in afternoon traffic. Of course you have to get a shuttle to the ride share area but after that works well. Very nice house with perfectly acceptable room in a quite neighbourhood
The downside of a very quiet neighbourhood is it is a fair hike to anywhere – 30 mins to pier for eg. That is ok today as the exercise will be good. Mind you one trip to the Pier with these crowds probably enough. Some beautiful scenery along the way
Then it was time to please my Aussie mates who don’t grasp international time zones and start the celebrations of turning 66. #notroutedyet. Plenty of signs around and also the perfect drinkery
Starting to feel it now – ALMOST 66 ya know – and still a 30 min walk home but have to stay around for the sunset as probably won’t get back. Glad I did
Time then for a bit research for next 3 days now that I understand my location. Will also look into the electric scooter availability as a few around but no Lime. I plan to spend more time in downtown Santa Monica and wander the streets . Like a demented old 66 year old.
Tomorrow that is .😎
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