3 Days in Vegas
Las Vegas is a city you can’t quite love but can’t quite hate. It pushes tacky so far that it almost becomes charming. We spent a hot 3 July days there fulfilling a long-time birthday wish of a deserving octogenarian (my mother-in-law, Riki), and I was haiku-inspired.
1 of 3: The City
Smoky, sweltering
Proudly tacky, glittering
Crowded, loud, still fun
2 of 3: The Bellagio
Modern-day palace
Fine cuisine, slot machines
Blackjack, anyone?
3 of 3: The Birthday Girl
Starry-eyed lady
Special party at eighty
Up next: eighty-one
Viva Las Vegas
We checked the “Birthday at the Bellagio” box! We did everything we came for, and more, during this destination birthday celebration, and even though Vegas is over the top, I wouldn’t change anything about the trip. It’s a flashy, neon-bright memory.
©️ 2015, Glover Gardens
What a great celebration & live he poetry too!
Frances – thank you! I really like your blog, too. The name of it is perfect! That’s why I blog – leisure time is so special.
Totally agree with you Kimberly…have a good weekend 😊
The conservatory at the Bellagio at Christmas is amazing.
Casey, I guess that gives me a reason to go back! I imagine the over-the-top decorations at the Bellagio would rival those anywhere in the world. Do you have photos?