Life In Las Vegas

It took me most of my trip to Vegas to figure out why people go there. Sure there are great shows, gambling, plenty of things to look at, tours and many other things designed to grab your tourist dollars. We saw a comedian named Danny Gann that was hilarious and very entertaining. I dropped a couple of $20 bills into the slot machines and came out slightly behind when I left the city. My wife and I walked the entire length of the strip (3 hours) and took plent of pictures. It is truely a wonder of modern architecture and design. After all was said and done, I ended up disappointed and wanting to come home.

Las Vegas is the place where adults can go to escape from their responsibilities. You can drink, gamble, stay up all night, go see naked ladies on stage or in person for a price. There were children handing out little cards on the streets advertising female companionship of every size, shape, age, and ethnic origin. The little cards were a bother but using children to hand them out disgusted me. There were also trucks driving up and down the strip advertising ladies however you wanted them. It was an amazing display of debauchery and depravity. I can see why what goes on in Vegas, stays in Vegas because most people would not want to talk about what they did there. I can also see why it is a favorite place for bachelor parties.

So, now that I am home (and happy to be here), I will look toward my next week of vacation and relish the concept of staying at home. Sleep in, play video games, watch TV, do things with the kids and enjoy the atmosphere where life is in the same time zone and the people I enjoy the most are already there.

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