Vegas Day 1

Hi Guys,

We have kept up the regime of sleeping in and staying out late to see the sights, although the lads get a bit edgy when Ben wakes them up before they are ready. I must say that Vegas is somewhat different from what we expected. The drive in took us from deserted desert to a huge city (Very pretty at night) that appeared over the horizon after coming over a rise. Signs said that we were in Henderson as did the map. So we drove on down the interstate and debated as to whether Henderson was a suburb of Vegas or a separate city.  Judy, our garmin navigator is being a tad hormonal at present and chooses when she wants to be turned on, and when she wants to give directions. She chose to be of no help.  In the end we took the punt and turned off and as Suzi has stated, we did vegas by RV.  Can you believe in the country of enormous signs advertising everything from Fatburgers to Tummy Tucks and legal services, that there was none saying "Welcome to Vegas"?

Yesterday and last night we tackled the strip on foot. I must say that it was less tacky than I expected, although there was a constant flow of what we can asume are mexicans flicking cards to get our attention and trying to give us passes to strip joints.  Also a constant flotilla of trucks with advertising for bars cruise the strip. The boys have loved the casino sidewalk shows of fountains, volcanoes erupting and pirate ships sinking. Alexander went up on stage at the Circus Circus and helped with the magic show, spinning ball on finger tip Michael Jordan style.  We are heading off shortly to do some outlet shopping and see some of the daytime attractions such as the lions at the MGM Grand.  Most of the other attractions will set us back us$80+ to see, so will give them a miss.

Tonight after watching the volcanoe show again, we will head to Fremont Street to see the largest LED TV in the world. A tunnel enclosing the road which is 5 football fields in length.  Must go. Anyone who wants to comment on our blog, click the '0 comments' at the bottom of each article. We then get an email sent to us or can read the comments on the Blog. Hope everyone is keeping well (and dry) and that you are enjoying reading our adventures. We are in fear of our 4WD which is in Brisbane waiting for Suzanne our travel companion to drive in back to the coast. Hope its not in the Bay as I type.