Mark and have just got back from a fabulous two weeks in the States. Week one involved living the American Dream in Las Vegas. It truly is a crazy place where nothing is actually real: People are superficially nice, all the hotels are replicas of other famous cities (ours was an elaborate rendition of Venice, complete with St Marks Square and Gondolas), and the many casinos play host to thousands of gamblers every night all pretending to be rich and betting money they don't have. That said, Vegas is a place not to be missed and the sights although lacking in history and style do wow you with the glitzy lights, highly expensive and elaborate hotels and of course the hugely popular casinos.
We found Vegas to be overpriced however so do be prepared to spend vast amounts of cash even if you don't intend to frequent the casinos. I am sure many a tourist leaves with broken dreams and lost inheritance!
What we did that's worth mentioning...
- Cirque De Soleil Show (Ka): this was absolutely stunning
- Blue Man Show: Naff comedy which strangely many Americans seem to enjoy. Not worth the money
- Madame Tussauds: Good for a laugh
- Casinos: We won $200 on a cheap slot machine!
- Atomic Testing Museum: Surprisingly interesting
- The Star Trek Experience: An amazing 4D simulator, but I am not converted before you ask!
- Michael Mina Restaurant: Bizarre waiter service and veggie tasting menu
- Dos Caminos Restaurant: A fantastic Mexican joint
- The Cheescake Factory: So cheesey (scuse the pun) but it had to be done
- Wall Mart: Full of mentalists and trailer trash, it's just like Asda!
- Vegas to San Francisco: 8 hours driving through the desert, oh what fun
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