Early on in our Snowbird Experiment, we talked about “things to do” in Las Vegas. See Red Rock Canyon; See part of the old Route 66, visit my step-mom and my neighbor Nancy, both now living in Phoenix. So, when Tom asked the other night what I’d like to see while we’re in Vegas, I told him I thought I’d covered that list already! He told me I hadn’t scratched the surface…
Having been there only twice – and once only as a “supply stop” on a college road trip, I really had no idea of what my options were. So, I did what I usually do in those situations – research. I scoured the bookstore for a guide book that might help me figure out some activities and “hole in the wall” places to eat/see during our free time. I found the Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas. I like it because it’s not just Gambling and Golf. It's restaurants, shopping, shows, and sights.
So, tonight, I decided to read some of the entries and laughed so hard I couldn’t speak! Tom's favorite hotel/casino is the Stratosphere. His greatest desire/challenge is to get me to go on one of their thrill rides. Here’s what the guidebook says about the “Sky jump,”. “Oh, did we forget to mention that there’s no parachute? Instead, you’re hooked up to a zip line on the 108th floor of the tower where you heave yourself over the side of the platform. Happily, after reaching speeds of 40mph, you’ll be slowed to a comfortable landing. The price to jump off a perfectly good building instead of taking the elevator is xxx.” I told Tom I’d prefer the elevator, thank you very much!
The guide book looks like it will prove not only useful, but entertaining!
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