Today, we visited old Las Vegas aka Freemont Street. This is where the Rat Pack was born. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammie Davis Jr. would roll into town, put on a show and then hit the tables. The vintage look has been preserved and semi-enclosed. Freemont Street is covered by a canopy of lights. The ...
The Fourth Walsh
Theatre with a side of life
Category Las Vegas
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Vegas Day 2: Getting taken for a ride
Yesterday, I walked 24,055 steps which is a personal triumph. But it’s a bit of a surprise too because yesterday was our ‘ride’ theme day. We tried to do as many transportation vehicles as possible. We took a limousine ride to our helicopter. -That really is a statement that I never thought I’d make! - Skye ...
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Vegas Day 1: Gambling 101
I left 52 degrees in Chicago in the afternoon. I arrived in Las Vegas to 97 degrees in the evening. We flew Spirit Airlines out of O’Hare. It’s a no frills airlines. I don’t mind it. The ticket is cheap but then everything else is a charge. Picking a seat. Checking a bag. Or carrying on ...