Today was certainly one of contrasts! We began with a 2 plus mile hike/climb in Zion starting before the sun even rose and ended with a late dinner at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Vegas. Let me tell you what happened in between...we were up for breakfast and on a shuttle into the park by 6am. We hiked to the emerald pools which has three levels of waterfalls and ponds. Saw deer (and a few other people) along the way. As the morning lightened Joel sat on a boulder in a zen moment and waited for the sun to rise. It finally did after taking it's sweet time and we headed back down. Arrived back at the Hampton before 10 so we could have a second breakfast! Packed up and hit the road soon after so we could be in Vegas for a late lunch. Once again the drive was stunning. Plus today was a short one; about three hours. We passed through Arizona and one more time zone. Checking in at the Bellagio was a hoot! There must have been 50 others trying to do the same thing at the same time but I have to say they are extremely efficient at moving people. We were in our rooms within a half an hour with the luggage not far behind. Just had to admire the Chihuly ceiling in the lobby (remember our fascination with his work last year in Oklahoma at the museum?). Now we just had to find Charlie. Again, remember him from last year? He is the program director for Paige's camp in California and has become our friend. We met up at Olive's at the Bellagio for lunch and had a really raucous time...great food too:) Hit the strip afterwards even though it was nearly 100 degrees. Wandered through Caesar's Palace and the Venetian and had a few drinks at the Rhumbar at the Mirage. We decided to take a little breather before dinner and catch some of the Denver/Baltimore game. A must if we are to continue to take in this crazy town well into the night:) My first time here (the others have all exprerienced Vegas at least once; some MULTIPLE times!) and I have to say I like it-for a short stay!
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