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Today was our last full day in Las Vegas and I was completely on my own!! I had a very full day scheduled, though, and it went very fast!!
The Pink Jeep Tours picked me up right on time at 7:45 AM for my Red Rock Canyon adventure and we did not return until noon. My guide, Gary, was excellent and it was a fascinating tour!! Gary is a retired geologist and knew so much about the rock formations, the wildlife and the landscape.
Here are some photos, which do not do this tour justice!! I highly recommend it!!
Red Rock is about a 20 minute drive from the Wynn. These are some shots I took along the way:
There was a welcome center area and we also went to a few lookout spots. Lots of scrub thrives in the dessert and also jackrabbits, turtles and lizards. We didn't get to see much in the way of animals but Gary was excellent at pointing out the different plants and how they adapted to the dessert. He also showed us how the rocks formed millions of years ago and how they eroded. It was a gorgeous day and I think I got some fairly nice pictures. We also did a little bit of hiking, which was fun and we got to see some mountain climbers practicing for bigger and better venues. Apparently this is a great place to do so.
This was, once again, sadly the only picture I took of the Las Vegas sign.
And I almost forgot about the desert moths who are just as pesky here as they are everywhere else:
This is Gary:
And this was our group:
It was an awesome tour and I would do it again if given the opportunity!!
Gary was kind enough to drop me off at the Bellagio where I had lunch at Lago booked. I also got to enjoy this resort and the gorgeous surroundings here! We stayed here three times and loved every minute of it!! If I had to choose between here and the Wynn, it would be really, really tough!
When I first found Lago, I was a little disappointed in the appearance and location of the restaurant. I guess I was just so used to eating in pretty venues!. While still not my favorite spot, the food was delicious here and the view of the Strip was beautiful!
The casino side of Lago:
The Strip side of Lago:
I wound up ordering a Pellegrino water, a nice glass of Italian white wine, a goat cheese, prosciutto and fig pizza and somehow, the waitress talked me into garlic fries.
Well, I only ate about two fries but everything really was good. I finished my lunch up around 2:30 PM and my massage at the Wynn was scheduled for 4 PM. I had enough time to walk back but it was really hot at this point so I just got a cab at the Bellagio and I was back in plenty of time to run upstairs and get changed.
My massage was wonderful and it lasted for 80 minutes!! At one point I fell asleep and I'm pretty sure I was snoring!
Muffin texted me around 6 to say that he wouldn't be back for an hour or so, so I went to the bar, nursed a drink and people watched.
We hung out on the casino for a couple of hours and it was tonight that I won the 3 grand!! It was a terrific way to wrap things up!! At this point, it was around 10 and I needed to find something to eat. Muffin never eats before we fly so I asked him if he minded if I went to Wazuzu where I grabbed some pineapple shrimp fried rice and drunken noodles. Both were delicious!!
That about wraps it up. Tomorrow, we got up ate breakfast at theTerrace Point Cafe again and checked out.
Our flight home was uneventful and I wish I could fly first class all of the time!!
Thanks for following my abbreviated version of my trip.
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Wow, that was a superb ending to your trip with your win! We loved Red Rock Canyon as well, it's just stunning. And Lago looked great with its views of the fountains. I may have to try and work a trip to Vegas into one of our forthcoming trips....
Red Rock Canyon is truly beautiful, it's amazing how these weird formations are everywhere in that part of the country. We camped for the night at Red Rock Canyon before heading home the following week.
Did you feel like your trip was too short? I certainly did!
You mentioned that only one dining option disappointed, but I wasn't sure which one. Was it Lago, or did I miss something earlier?
Some nice meals over the last day and that's quite a spread at the breakfast buffet! Your tour looks like a winner and I'm sure was a lot of fun with a great guide! Nice way to end your trip with a big win at the Wynn!
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Wow, that was a superb ending to your trip with your win! We loved Red Rock Canyon as well, it's just stunning. And Lago looked great with its views of the fountains. I may have to try and work a trip to Vegas into one of our forthcoming trips....
You should!!
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Red Rock Canyon is truly beautiful, it's amazing how these weird formations are everywhere in that part of the country. We camped for the night at Red Rock Canyon before heading home the following week.
Did you feel like your trip was too short? I certainly did!
You mentioned that only one dining option disappointed, but I wasn't sure which one. Was it Lago, or did I miss something earlier?
I always feel like our tripo is too short, but in a way, I am grateful because we may have spent the money we won! Also, it keeps us going back to try new stuff!!
Lago was the only place I was just a bit disappointed but it wasn't because of the food!! That was fabulous!! The strip side of the restaurant also affords stunning views!! I just don't like how you enter it through the casino. I think they could have done a much better job presenting the restaurant. In fact, I am willing to say that it is not crowded because the look of it may turn people off. It would be their loss though!!
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Sounds like a wonderful trip! Was there one bartender for the High Roller, or one for each car??
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It was!!
There were four bar cars on the High Roller and each one is equipped with a bartender.
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Some nice meals over the last day and that's quite a spread at the breakfast buffet! Your tour looks like a winner and I'm sure was a lot of fun with a great guide! Nice way to end your trip with a big win at the Wynn!
The whole trip was terrific and winning that money was certainly the icing on the cake!!
I love 80 minute massages. Usually I do 50 minutes, but splurge every now and again on 80. I have woken myself up with a snore during a massage. Embarrassing.
Your pizza looks yummy!
Congrats on the big win!
Sounds like a great trip. Where to next? Or are you now in wedding mode until that's done?
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I love 80 minute massages. Usually I do 50 minutes, but splurge every now and again on 80. I have woken myself up with a snore during a massage. Embarrassing.
Your pizza looks yummy!
Congrats on the big win!
Sounds like a great trip. Where to next? Or are you now in wedding mode until that's done?
Thanks,Colleen!. It was a great trip!! Wedding mode until that's done is where I am at!
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. While still not my favorite spot, the food was delicious here and the view of the Strip was beautiful!
It was a terrific way to wrap things up!! At this point, it was around 10 and I needed to find something to eat. Muffin never eats before we fly so I asked him if he minded if I went to Wazuzu where I grabbed some pineapple shrimp fried rice and drunken noodles. Both were delicious!!
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We loved Red Rock Canyon as well, it's just stunning. And Lago looked great with its views of the fountains. I may have to try and work a trip to Vegas into one of our forthcoming trips....
Your tour looks like a winner and I'm sure was a lot of fun with a great guide! 
for sharing your trip and photos with us! 
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