Sunday, February 1, 2009

Viva Las Vegas!

My good friend from college BS invited E and I to Las Vegas. We left their home in Corona at around 4:30AM, and got there right in time for breakfast. After breakfast at IHOP, we went straight to Mandalay Bay for the Shark Reef Aquarium. Couldn't resist a photo by THE Wedding Chapel. We saw a couple of similar chapels when we drove through the strip, but this might be special because it's in the posh Mandalay Bay.


We had a late lunch at Applebee's where I had the Shrimp and Pomelo Salad, and I loved it. After lunch we checked in at our hotel, and wow, were we surprised. BS and wife SS went all out and booked us at the luxurious Wynn Hotel. E and I were so excited, and so grateful for their generosity. It was so hard to leave our hotel room, but we still had a lot to explore.

After enjoying our hotel room and resting for a few hours, we walked through the strip and it was really exciting! The lights, people all dressed up for parties or clubs, and the party atmosphere, it was all so glamorous!
Right in front of the Wynn

In front of the Bellagio where we watched the dancing fountains


Paris and Bally's hotels in the background

Inside the Venetian

We got back to the hotel at around 1AM and we were exhausted walking the 2 mile strip. The next morning, we went to Caesar's Palace and the Bellagio because we missed those the night before.

The grand entrance of the Bellagio


Buffet Brunch at the Bellagio Coffee Shop

We were very fortunate to have been invited by the S family. It was such a grand vacation, the generous and very gracious hosts didn't let us spend for anything, and we are truly very grateful. We will never forget this Las Vegas holiday, and will forever be thankful for good friends!

5 comments:

Joey Zab said...

Wow, the Wynn. Pris and I stayed at the Hyatt for one night. Unfortunately, the chapel at the "Star Trek" section of the hotel was closed. We gotta renew our vows there.

Anonymous said...

So does a Star Trek character officiate the wedding??? Sayang, that would have been fun...but wait, does that also mean that divorce will now be legal? Kung ako si Pris di ako papayag!

Lily said...

Bongga naman nina B! Did you try your luck at the casinos?

Regina said...

Hey D, yes we did. We lost another USD20. Hay...

Joey Zab said...

Dami mo naman naisip ka-agad. Hmmm, definitely a Star Trek Character will officiate, someone like a Klingon or a Romulan would be fun but I don't know about the divorce issues . . . . furthest thing from my mind.