Earthshine

Excitingly the trip began as we woke from sleep and prepared last minute tasks before heading off to the the Philadelphia airport. Our flight to Las Vegas wasn't until 4pm.

We arrived, moved through the system, and ended up landing in Las Vegas with no issues. 

The city surrounded by desert. One of the first thoughts I'd assume a lot of people would inquire about is the access to water. The surroundings of Vegas were deserted as the power of man's ingenuity allowed for green grass in a forsaken place. Only possible due to the Hoover Dam sitting  45 or so minutes away by vehicle. The color and design on the landscape of the city, as well as, the area itself was intriguing.

We shuttled our way to choose our Chevy Camaro in white from the rental agency. We loaded her up and off we went into Las Vegas.

An hilarious display of directionally challenged couple trying to navigate the hotel access (Linq) was tiresome. I think we walked a few miles total before our bags were able to be tossed into the *hidden* room 16066. Our ignorance of casino/hotel/promenades designs shone as the just navigating the area was an affair. With the bags off of our hands we set off to explore the strip.

The nightlife of Vegas on a Tuesday night in April was surprisingly alive. If you enjoy people watching as a hobby, this is a great place for it. Interesting characters all around. The odor of pot ever present as those plainly walking around showcased. The lights and sounds seemed permanent. People crowded the streets, performers hustled tourists, strip club promoters didn't fear rejection, and it seemed 20% of those walking around were sloppy.

We stumbled into our hotel in the early morning hours after we put some miles on our wobbly legs as we partook in the inebriation.The casinos were extravagant and an immense fun. The outdoor fountain and fire shows were exciting. Beware however, the debauchery of the area can't be unseen.