Yesterday we went back to the Strip. We are starting to know our way around the city. We went down and parked at the Tropicana. Then took a quick run through the hote/casino. It's the same as the other ones as far as the gaming floor goes. Next stop was the Excalibur. That hotel is done up like a medieval castle. The city has fly overs for the tourists to walk on so they don't have to cross the street with all the traffic. They are safe but add a lot of steps to your journey.
We mosied over to New York New York. Their food court is like a 1950s NYC movie set. They have NY pizza, a Jewish deli, Fulton style seafood, Irish pub and the usual burger places. We opted for the deli. We split a hot pastrami sandwich on marble rye and some diced fruit. A black & white cookie was the NYC dessert of choice. They slice the pastrami as they make your sandwich. Cut thin and piled high. I forget how enjoyable a well made deli sandwich can be. While the girl was slicing the meat for my sandwich I asked her if she had ever been to New York City. Turns out she didn't understand what I said because she only understands deli English. You can order off the menu and she will know what you want. But try to make chit chat and she no hable.
After lunch it was of to Paris. More walking. The crowd is starting to get a little larger later in the afternoon. I'm amazed by the number of families walking the strip with children of all ages in tow. Fortunate for me there were few meltdowns but from the sheer number of toddlers and small kids it could have been a lot worse.
On the street corners they are always trying to give you something or get you to sign up for this and that. Since I stroll with Vrai, the guys handing out the cards for the gentlemen's clubs leave me alone. But as a couple we are a prime target for the time share and ticket show hawkers. Vrai puts up her defense shield and we escape unharmed. At the gas station the other day while I was filling up I had a street person try to engage me in conversation. I could see her approaching and then the Excuse me, sir begins. I replied in Italian and she did an about face. She probably needed money to buy a new flux capacitor for her space ship.
We popped into Eatily. That place is impressive, especially if you are a foodie. Everything think Italian from soup to nuts. I managed to restrain myself. It's a lot easier accomplished when you have a full stomach.
We both wanted to experience the fountains at the Bellaggio. I searched online and found out they run the display every 30 minutes. So we people watched for 10 minutes then the show began. The fountains are synched to Elvis' Viva Las Vegas. I'm sure the nightime show is much more impressive but it was still nice to watch. The show is over fairly quick. Being new I thought there might be more to the show. Noticing everyone leaving was the cue that we should also get our stuff and go on our merry way.
Fading fast, we got water at the drug store then proceeded back to the car. We encouraged each other with refrains of "Almost There."
Vrai wanted to nap but I strong armed her into going to the pool with me. At the pool we chatted with people from Georgia, Idaho and Oregon. Plus international travelers from Hungary, Holland, Denmark and Australia. The foreigners come here and rent RVs to travel to the western Nationa Parks. I'm astounded by the aggressiveness of their itinerary. 1 couple began their journey in Seattle and will have to make a return trip there to return their rented rig.
