Las Vegas

I'm sorry I didn't get around to posting my Vegas trip photos earlier, but I've finally got a few to share.

Rather than a whole host of "been there done that" images of the fountains, the Vegas sign and the strip, I thought I start with a couple showing a rather more relaxed side to the city.

We had been staying at the Hard Rock Casino, and the pool area there is fantastic, multiple pools, day beds and cabana's to lounge on, music pumping all day long, and brilliant staff who can make drinks appear at will.

Our first attempt at the pool was somewhat hampered by what can only be described as unseasonal Las Vegas weather, more a kin to an April in London, the skies clouded over and believe it or not it rained.  The second attempt however, resulted in perfect blue skies and a good long lie down on the day bed as the rest of the boys watched the end of the Masters golf in the cabana.

As the day drew on, I caught sight of the girl below, and as she sat up and looked over the pool, I felt that although her body was sunning itself on the bed in Vegas, her mind was not.

1 Million Miles Away

And then behind me and in the cabana next to ours, 3 girls arrived to spend the dying hours of the sun laid back and chillin out, inane conversation not withstanding, we all watched the end of the day, before heading into the night in Vegas.

Chillin

And in that night I captured this one.  They have (apparently) had dancers on the gambling floor in New York New York for some time, and they have added them to a number of other casinos, including the Hard Rock.  Where as most have a runway to dance through the middle of the blackjack tables, the Hard Rock have installed the longest poles I've seen.

A long way down

All credit to her, it was a long way up, and a long way back down.  Still unsure whether she helped or hindered my stint at the table, but who cares.