Back in December, we took a long weekend trip to Las Vegas. Playing by our own rules, we ventured outside the strip for a little different experience than most who come to this city. The primary reason for the trip was for Emily to join our friend Brie in the Vegas Half Marathon. I was just along for the ride (how can I pass up a trip?). We flew in Friday evening after work, and I gotta say, that was the wildest plane ride I have ever been on. On Saturday afternoon, we took a helicopter ride over the Hoover Dam and out to the Grand Canyon. We had originally planned to do this with a rental car, but heli is definitely the way to go!
Hoover Dam from the chopper
they say communication is the key to a healthy relationship :)
Grand Canyon - best viewed from the air
Brie, yours truly, our pilot, and Em
(best quote of the ride was from Brie, "I want a helicopter"....I couldn't agree more!)
Saturday night, we went to a Cirque du Soleil show; they never fail to amaze. We also squeezed in some healthy time on the strip. Despite making myself look like an uncool tourist, I could not resist to take my DSLR...this city just photographs so well...especially at night. It also helps that my buddy let me borrow his 24mm prime f/1.4 L series lens (yet another toy added to my wish list).
watching the Bellagio fountains is a must
Chihuly in the Bellagio
chocolate fountain
great pyro in the Treasure Island show
Caesar's Palace
gondola in the Venetian
In true Vegas style, Em ran the Rock n Roll Half Marathon on Sunday with very little sleep, yet was able to finish OK. I did well enough at poker to fund the entire trip and still fly home with more in my pocket than I had when I arrived. If only all Vegas trips could be this great! I love getting paid to go on vacation.
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