Viva Las Vegas

Last weekend was yet another 3 days in Sin City. Good times were had by all. Celebrated my dear, beautiful sister-in-law's 30th birthday, and she wanted to do it up right. 8 of us shared two adjoining suites at the Venetian. The place was absolutely beautiful - and we had only two complaints. One of the pool areas was being remodeled so only one was open - the shaded one in the center courtyard. I'm sure it's a great idea in the summer. But being it was mid-January, it didn't work out so well for us. We managed to get good and relaxed in the hot tubs anyway. Second complaint: the hotel is absolutely GINORMOUS, which was the cause of some interesting times getting BACK to the room after a few late nights. (B - we were in room "1"-408, not "I"-408).



As usual, can't report back on too many details. I've even cropped each and every one of the following photos for fear of sharing too much info - and too much of other things. Yes, the girls were out and having a great time. But that's only for Vegas eyes to see.



One detail I can share is that I want you to make your reservation at "N9NE Steakhouse" (Nine, for you unclassy folk) at the Palms ASAP. It's a bit trendy, and I can say with all honesty that I was NOT looking forward to it. But I am so glad I went, and I look forward to when I can go back. It's a big pricey, but well worth the quality of food and service. Really incredible. Dark lighting, great decor, loud music, and truly invisible staff. The only creepy thing we saw there was an older, gentleman being "escorted" by two fine young ladies. Ew.



After Nine, it was off to dance the night away at Rain. Something you kinda have to experience, but I can easily say I will not be going back anytime soon. People go there just to be seen - and just to say they've been. Not my style, but hey... at least I can say I've been! The fire was pretty cool. And how 'bout that lapdance???





I found these matches in the bathroom stall at Nine. For some reason, I was very excited about having them.





A small idea of what our group consisted of on Saturday night, ie: the Skirt Parade.





Me enjoying my french onion soup at Nine. (That's cheese, people)





An idea of how cool Nine is, they brought the Birthday Girl s'mores to cook at our table. And they didn't even sing!! They left that to us.







Another cropped pic taken at Rain. But my hidden dimple managed to make it into this shot. I must've been having a good time.