Monday was sunny and hot so a perfect day to lay by the pool. 
I had the entire place to myself until about noon when it started to fill up. It's really a beautiful place being so close to the mountains that surround Las Vegas.
In the evening, Brian and I checked out the Red Rocks Casino (where the locals hang out). It's a really stylish place and we played a bit of video blackjack and managed to come home with a few bucks left in our pockets.
Tuesday I took the hotel shuttle down to the strip and family friend, Annie Marie picked me up in front of the Tropicana and we had the best adventure.
We checked out the new Las Vegas City Center - a collection of spectacular hotels, residences and stunning shopping.
We had lunch at the Aria Resort and Casino at an Asian placed called Lemongrass and it was fabulous. Tom Ka Coconut soup....Pad Thai Noodles and Black Pepper Prawns.
Exploring the shops was fun....picking up little Fendi wallets that cost more than my monthly grocery bill was a hoot!
We took the elevator to the 23 floor lobby of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and took in the amazing view. 
Unfortunately it was a bit cloudy on Tuesday, but that made being outside a bit more pleasant. On our way out of the lobby, we ran into actor, Dennis Haysbert (but I was too shy to get an autograph), but still star-struck!
Unfortunately it was a bit cloudy on Tuesday, but that made being outside a bit more pleasant. On our way out of the lobby, we ran into actor, Dennis Haysbert (but I was too shy to get an autograph), but still star-struck!
Annie Marie drove us downtown to the Fremont Street Experience and we gambled a bit in the Golden Nugget - which has been around since 1947 - which makes it one of the oldest hotel/casino's in Las Vegas.
It was a great day....a fun adventure.
Enjoy!
Stacy
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