More pictures, slightly less editorial today......
The Palazzo external....
....and at dusk
Clive and I took the girls out for Valentines Day lunch and told them to eat ANYTHING they fancied. After all, if a girl can't indulge on Valentines Day, when can she indulge.
They both started with a Spaghetti Alfredo entree, a creamy white wine sauce with fresh field mushrooms, a hint of garlic poured over fresh al dente spaghetti. Diane then went for an Asian main, mouth watering beef in a spicy black bean sauce and a delightfully fruity Orange Chicken. Lorraine chose a more western creation, succulent lamb cuts, complimented by a gorgeously creamy sweet potato mash.
These meals were washed down with a refreshing iced tea before the piece de resistance...deserts. They both chose a wickedly sweet creme brulee' followed by large strawberries dipped in chocolate and a small section of banana, also dipped in chocolate and coated in nuts. Yummyyyyy.
The evidence...
That Clive and I, aren't we just the best !!!!!!
Yep, no doubt about it, that $15.95 all-you-can-eat buffet at Treasure Island is great value.
We then needed to walk off the calories, so headed down the strip visiting casinos as we came to them.
A couple of Valentines Day shots at the Mirage....
and a nice shot of the girls....
We didn't actually get to see too many casino gaming areas. With all the shops along the way in Caesars etc. it was painfully slow progress, certainly for Clive and I anyway.
Diane tried on a pair of $3,000 sunglasses.....
I was pretty safe in the knowledge that even Diane would understand they were way out of our budget. Clive on the other hand was looking decidedly fidgety and rather nervous.
One of the dozen, no make that dozens, of shoe shops that the girls just HAD to look inside. What is it with woman and shoes??
We headed back to The Palazzo via the Flamingo where the girls covered the weekly rent for some lucky clothing store. We then went through the Venetian where we saw the living statues....
....I'm sure those who have seen them are also amazed how they can keep so still for so long.
Finally, Clive and Lorraine came across a welcome sign, obviously unveiled for their arrival.....
In the evening we went to a dinner/show, Tony and Tina's Wedding at the Rio. Whilst not that bad a night, it wouldn't go down as a must see. Lorraine had seen the show previously and said that the cast and show had completely changed and she was very disappointed.
That's all for now, until later.......
3 comments:
Hi guys
Sounds like you all having a ball. Hey Bob, I've decided that when you get home you need to seriously think about a career change. Travel writer is looking like a really viable option at the moment. I really love all the little quirky comments.
Glad to see that you remembered Valentine's Day. An all-you-can-eat buffet on the other hand... a bit tacky for a nice romantic dinner.
As for my folks, Dad... why can't Mum have a new pair of sunglasses. The ones' you bought her for her 60th were a failure so a new pair is certainly on the cards. Visa, Mastercard, Amex... which card I'm not quite sure. Besides, you probably saved enough on dinner to be able to afford the sunnies.
Not much to report here in the land of Oz. Keep having fun. Bob keep up the great work on the blog.
Love, Brenda
G'day Travellers.
You guys look like your having fun. Dad im impressed with this blog and the regular updates. I though you were gonna slack off after a few days, but you've proven me wrong.
It sounds like the ladies would have enjoyed their Valentines Day. Oh, and an all you can eat buffet. What class!
Well, see you later and speak to you soon. Oh, and Dad did you email Phil & Denise?
Bye, Casey.
P.S. I like the new jacket Dad! ;)
Hi !
Looks like you are all enjoying yourself and that buffet looks great even if it was on the cheap side.
Glad to hear Diane and Lorraine are keeping the side up for the females... Shop shop shop !!!!
Now we need some pics of San Francisco and an update on the last few days because it is not long now until you hit those snowslopes of Big White and I am guessing you will be way too busy to keep us "poor" relatives back in sunny oz updated regularly.
Keep having fun
Sue
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