Neon Lights, Vegas Nights

One of the many bridges crossing the strip creates reflections in all directions.

On a recent whirlwind trip through Vegas, I found myself engulfed by the scale of everything. The Hotels, the strip, the attractions are all massive. With only about 6 hours to explore, I went on a walk…in my dress boots…and the scale became real.

Landing at LAS at around 10pm local time, I caught a glimpse of the Luxor out of the window of my plane just before touchdown. The light was as dazzling as had been promised. I was in town for a convention, but the crowd for the Rodeo and the Raiders game was present as well, so there was no shortage of people dressed in their celebratory or business best. Energy was high.

A walk through the smoky casinos, down the roads with “calling cards”, through businesses with no business, and rides on the monorail later, and I must admit, the glow had worn off a little to reveal some of the seedy side of things.

Still, I can’t wait to go back. In the short turn around I didn’t have the chance to try much food, or see any of the shows. However, I did get to eat in the BennyHanna that was used for the crazy 88 fight scene in Kill Bill Vol. I.