It has been a thrilling past few days in Las Vegas. On Tuesday, we spent an enjoyable day touring the strip and checking out the amazing scenery. We enjoyed a fabulous dinner at a Brazilian Steakhouse and ended the day by seeing Cirque du Soleil's KA which we all agree is by far the best stage production we have ever seen! Although I know that you cannot possible see a bad Cirque production, the gravity defying aerial manuevers, unbelievable stage, non-stop action, martial arts and the fact that KA is the first Cirque show to tella complete story make this a must-see show and a highlight of our trip to Vegas. 
Since Tuesday, we have been busy exploring all of the amazing hotels along the Vegas strip and taking advantage of the many free attractions. 
My favourites have to be the fountains at the Bellagio, the canals and murals in the Venetian, the facade of New York, New York and the statues at Caesars Palace. The children have particularly enjoyed the street performers, including an incredible Jack Sparrow we met our first night in town and a whole bunch of superheroes. 
For obvious reasons, they also loved the M&M store and have now sampled almost every variety! Our hotel Circus Circus, though not quite as oppulent as some of the others has been a great place for the kids with on-going circus performances, a mid-way and a great games area. All in all it has been a fun stop and we are all glad to have visited!
Sadly, my mum and Arne left us to fly home to Barrie yesterday, but lucky for us we have lots of family who have been keen to join us on our adventure and our new visitors started arriving today! Shawn's Aunt Annette flew in this afternoon and his sister Kim and our neice Cassandra will be arriving in the next few minutes. The seven of us will leave Vegas in the morning heading to Bryce Canyon National Park where we will be joined by Shawn's parents for the next few weeks. We are looking forward to some great biking and hiking in Utah and to having the chance to see the Grand Canyon as we dip back into Arizona.
Tammy
Hi Tam & Shawn:
ReplyDeleteThe Vegas pictures look like lots of fun. Hearing mum talk about it has made Gord and I want to go for a few days. We might try to use our West Jet credit in the fall. All is good here and the weather has been amazing. It was 33 today. We had a beautiful sunny Sunday and holiday monday which is almost unheard of for the May long weekend. The boat is in the water and we are doing some work on it. Hopefully we can take you out on it when you're back - maybe Thanksgiving on Beausoleil? Brooklyn becomes a teenager on Thursday (can't believe that) and Jordan met with his new classmates to talk about fundraising for Kenya today. They both say hi. Miss you all. Say hi to everyone.
Love Tanya
The pictures look great but I want to know how was the casino was to you guys. I am very jealous that Kim is the one there and I am at home. This might be a good as I know Kim won't gamble(she likes her money). The weather is great here 27+
ReplyDeleteCole's team got smoked at field provincials but Cole played goal the last game and did very well
Miss all you guys give Kim and Cassy a kiss and huge for us
Love Kevin