New York to Las Vegas

The weather was a little warmer today for our last day in New York.  At least there was no snow on the ground, though the minimum temp was still hovering just above freezing, and the daytime maximum got to about 50 degrees - thats about 10C.

The morning was spent on last minute shopping - we found a discount designer shop in SoHo, and gathered a few more items to further test already bulging suitcases, and then headed to the airport and Vegas.  The trip was uneventful except for the park benches they call airline seats on American Airlines and the total lack of services.  At least the scenery was spectacular for those lucky enough to have a window seat.  The plane went over Cleveland, where the seemingly never ending  farm land was intensively cultivated into very neat rows and circles and finally over Denver and the spectacular snow covered Rocky Mountains before landing in Sin City.

The sight of the banks of pokies at the airport terminal gave the crew a giggle, and a dollar or two was deposited just for fun. The train ride from the terminal to the baggage collection area was rather swish as well, but the Limo ride topped it all.

We had a choice of a shuttle bus or a stretch limousine for the trip from the airport to the Casino where we are staying.  Of course the limo won hands down and it made a very exciting entry into what is a very bright and exciting place.  We didn't venture far from the hotel, as we were already very tired from our trip, and we had gained three hours with the flight across country, so by the time we finished dinner in the Buffet and headed to bed, it was around 11pm, but felt more like 2am.  Nothing a few hours of decent sleep won't fix.  Everyone is excited, especially the younger members of the party who have not been here before.  Tomorrow will be an eye opener for them.