There were only 4 others on the tour with us, and Beverley, a volunteer, gave us an hour's worth of Vegas history and stories.
From there we went in search of boots, but found the selection disappointing again at Sheplers. Onto the Fashion Show Mall at Trump Tower. Macy's can always be counted on for great shoes and clothes for bargain prices. I then found a cool shop with handmade boots, called Pinto Ranch. Success! A pair of Luccheses in hand.
Valet parking was free at the mall - who'd park themselves? Ever?
We parked back at the Bellagio, and dressed for dinner. A short taxi ride down the Strip to Mandalay Bay, where Aureole is located.
I found this restaurant on Trip Advisor, and booked on the internet last night. We were given a table with a view to the fountain, complete with resident swans. The service was exemplary and the food fantastic. They even brought me a cupcake and candle for my birthday. Very impressed.
We walked back to the hotel via the Strip, checking out the people and other amazing buildings as we went.
Just a note on noise. No one ever refers to the Strip as 'quiet and restful'. We were 25 floors up but the loud, pumping music from the demur looking Paris casino across the road didn't stop til 4am. You can clearly hear the fountain from here too, so if you want quiet, a room away from the Strip side would be a start.
The view was worth it to me - incredible, artistic structures with a backdrop of colourful, ancient mountains, all housed under a huge blue sky.
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