11.24.2010

Vegas 3

On our second and last night in Vegas, we hit the major tourist attractions.

Obligatory photo with Elvi (maybe the plural is Elvises?). The guy on the right is by far my favorite.

Shawn's dates for the evening.Headed to the Paris to go up the mini Eiffel tower. (Of course with a 2-for-1 coupon.)
The city lights at night.Bellagio.Beginning of Bellagio water show. It was really neat to watch it from this perspective. Looking north on the strip.Looking south.At the Mirage waiting for the volcano show.Headed to the airport in the morning!

11.19.2010

Liberace Museum

I think it was destiny that made it rain that day. Because of the bad weather, we had ample time to explore the Liberace Museum!

Going to the museum was one of my must see's in Vegas. I am not exaggerating. I was really, really excited...and I had a coupon which makes everything awesome. Sadly, the Liberace Museum closed it's doors on October 17th. But with the magic of old summer photos, I'll give you a glimpse into the sparkle filled experience.Various bedazzled Wladziu Valentino Liberace heads.
Liberace had really simple taste. Yeah right!Sweet rides.

A huge collection of rare, ornate pianos.The museum is split into two sections which are oddly located on different ends of a strip mall parking lot.I know. Liberace would probably be saddened by my outfit's lack of sparkle. At least I had some bright colors on.
Snazzy boots.Now that's one big @ss rhinestone.Shawn's fav outfit. I would pay him big bucks to go to the grocery store in that.My fav outfit. Anytime you can combine patriotism and booty shorts, I'm in.The museum had a replica robe to take photos. I almost ripped it off the guy in front of us. I was just a wee bit excited.Feeling faboosh!Looking mahvelous!Nice kicks.Slot machines.The cardboard cut out that almost came home with us.

11.17.2010

Red Rock Canyon

Shawn and I got to see something happen in Vegas that only a few tourists see...it rained! It wasn't just a passing shower which is normal. It rained for over an hour on the morning we went to Red Rock Canyon.

Red Rock is one of my brother's favorite spots outside of Vegas. It's a natural gem just a half an hour outside of the city. Even though it was rainy, it was still a welcome break from the chaotic scene of Las Vegas.
We had set aside a few hours for hikes and rock scrambling. Since that plan got washed down the tubes, we had some extra time for our next adventure.