Monday, April 7, 2008
Vegas in a nutshell
Flying over Denver's night lights made me smile. 5.5 hours on a plane did not. Very little sleep. Cool morning breeze. The smell of dirt and flowers. People trimming gardens. Fountains that weren't frozen. Construction. Walking. Flip flops with jewels. No we are not married. We don't want your free shows. Wet palms. Taste of spring on my tongue. Playing craps and rolling sixes. Mr. M likes his fours. Crazy old man bets $400 on the 10. Walking down the strip. Mango smoothie. Meeting friends. Walking back down the strip. Blisters on feet. Part monorail, part walking down the strip again. Teaching slots. Up early. Berry Martini for breakfast. Down the hall to meet the bride. Champagne and cookies with makeup and dresses. Me in a hot black one. Boys losing money when they should have been getting dressed. A quick sprint over to the chapel. A Vegas wedding just like in the movies. Pictures inside. Pictures outside. Pictures inside. A small snack. Lounging. Walking barefoot through a casino. Heels suck. Diner with Russians. Biggest chicken ever plated. Lots of chocolate cake. Statue with no head. Cab ride down the strip Fountain show. Seeing the lights. Man preaching about God and sinners when "What if God were one of us" comes on the speakers. More fountain romance. Two cripples hobble back to the hotel.
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3 comments:
Yay, you're back! Hugs for you tomorrow! :)
Sounds like an intriguing trip. I've never been to Vegas, but one of my little brothers has gone several times and his twin has gone at least once (the friend he went with even bought him a helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon). Seems like an interesting place I'd like to visit for a few days.
sounds like fun! you look so pretty!!
Oh, shoot. I forgot to give you a welcome-back hug today. Well, it wasn't so much that I forgot as that you were sitting down when I first saw you. And any time after that it's not a welcome-back hug. Oh well. Welcome back!
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