The countryside of western Arizona seems much older than the north eastern section. The hills are more rounded, less craggy. As though they've been weathered for many more millennia.
The drive took four hours, via a stop at Hoover Dam. The facilities are much improved since either of us passed by before.
We started off our Vegas visit at the outlet mall, allowing 2.5 hours to shop. It was very busy, despite being a weekday (Vegas is a holiday town, I guess) and it took all of that time just to get to my essential stops! The prices are excellent, and because the USA is a season ahead of us, the outlet is the perfect place to shop.
We also stopped at a boot shop, looking for new boots for Dom. Sadly, no boot shop since has measured up to Kleinschmidt's Boot Barn east of Kansas City. That was a magic place.
Still winging it accommodation wise, we pulled into the Bellagio on the Strip. Free valet, easy check in and a beautifully furnished king room on the 25th floor, overlooking the fountain, all for $229 a night. Plus resort fee.
As it was the first hot moment we've had since arrival, we headed to the pool area, which was surrounded by headily perfumed jasmine flowers.
I'd read about Mon Ami Gabi, a French restaurant across the road at the Paris Casino. Without a booking, the wait was 45 minutes for an inside table (it has a great outdoor eating area). It was well worth it. The staff were excellent, the food, wines and service all wonderful.
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