I had never been to Las Vegas before. I don't gamble, and I live on the east coast. However, a friend of mine was performing with New Wave party band The-B52s, and the final shows of their career were happening at the Venetian Theater, and I had some free time in May.
I booked a room at the Cosmopolitan Hotel with a balcony overlooking the famous Bellagio Fountains.
with temperatures in the low 80s and a nice breeze blowing, it was fun to relax in the morning with coffee watching the scene unfold along the strip.
It was even more fun at night, where the city really comes into its own.
The days leading up to the show we explored some of the resorts and local attractions like Meow Wolf.
Hard to Explain.
Following that experience, it was off to downtown and the Fremont Street Experience, where old meets new.
I had also never seen a Cirque De Soleil show, and The Mirage was hosting the performance of The Beatles "Love", and I was encouraged by several people to check it out.
I was not let down.
It was an adventure checking out some of the shopping areas at places like The Venetian, with it's gondolas and sky painted ceilings, making you feel like you are outside on a cool fresh late afternoon.
Or the Bellagio with its incredible glass sculptures and floral arrangements.
The sights sounds smells and tastes were all accounted for in Las Vegas.
and when you think you have no room in your belly, there's still room for more on your plate.
All of this was great fun, but the reason we were here was to see our friend Kenny play with The B-52s: Greatest New Wave Party Band Ever! The show and the theater were both wonderful, plus we got to meet the opening act, DJ Cumberbund!
After 5 days and 4 nights, it was time to head back home, but not after one last adventure.
Riding on the High Roller Ferris Wheel, we were treated to a view of the mountains and deserts of Nevada, and noticed The Sphere where U2 is soon performing at this Fall. Funny enough, another friend of ours works for U2.
Could we possibly think about coming back in November?
We'll have to think about that for awhile.
