Las Vegas

Well, we arrived in the playland of Lost Wages a few days ago and have been taking a fun break for a while. Sorry that I don't have any pics to share, but I keep getting an FTP error when I try to upload the pics I have. Suffice to say that I have taken some pretty cool pics of the new casino, The Venetian. What a beauty. The owner apparently commissioned the builders and designers to recreate the Venice that everyone wants to visit. Especially incorporated are some of the more recognizable icons of the famous city. The Bridge of Sighs is here as are the Gondolas for eager tourists to enjoy. Yes we did. Relaxing especially with the Gondoleers (is that right) sing to you as you float along the shops in the Venetian Mall. Marble floors give a 3-D look from the patterns presented. I can't say that I was particularly lucky on their casino floor. Then again I am not a very lucky gambler and tend to usually avoid that scene. However, others in our troop enjoy these things immensely, so I go along for the ride, play a few dollars, win a beer and watch the people. We also hit the Mirage and its Secret Gardens of Sigfried and Roy, a real marvel. But what I enjoyed the most was the Shark Reef exhibit at Mandalay Bay. Very nice and is very well done. Posted as the largest predator aquarium in North America, I would have to say they live up to its claim. We continue on for Texas tomorrow and should be back in the San Antonio area by this weekend some time. Sorry about the lack of pics, I need to figure out if the problem is on my end or Blogger's. Until then, look for us on the road, and if you happen to see us, come on over for some coffee or just some conversation.