Waiting...

Waiting..., originally uploaded by mdl70.

All checked in waiting for the flight

The journey home begins

The journey home begins, originally uploaded by mdl70.

Last glance at the casinos from the cab...

Almost showtime

Almost showtime, originally uploaded by mdl70.

Sitting in the theater waiting for the show to start.

It's magic!

It's magic!, originally uploaded by mdl70.

Picking up tickets for tonight

Afternoon snack.

Afternoon snack., originally uploaded by mdl70.

Having a strawberry and blueberry crepe to hold us over until we go to late dinner.

Cheeseburger In Paradise

Cheeseburger In Paradise, originally uploaded by mdl70.

Having a burger for lunch @ Bubba's

Winnah-Winnah

Winnah-Winnah, originally uploaded by mdl70.

She started with $20...

Working off dinner...

Working off dinner..., originally uploaded by mdl70.

A little after-dinner gambling at Caesar's...

After-dinner entertainment...

After-dinner entertainment..., originally uploaded by mdl70.

Dancing to the jailhouse rock!

Dinner time

Dinner time, originally uploaded by mdl70.

More than doubling $200 on the blackjack table equals a steak dinner for us.

After lunch gaming

After lunch gaming, originally uploaded by mdl70.

Guess who can't stay away from the slots?

Lunchtime.

Lunchtime., originally uploaded by mdl70.

Having a bit of a late lunch at the Rio's World Buffet.

Leaving Red Rocks

Leaving Red Rocks, originally uploaded by mdl70.

One last photo as we leave the canyon.

Red rocks.

Red rocks., originally uploaded by mdl70.

Hey! Red rocks!

Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon, originally uploaded by mdl70.

On our way into the canyon...

Day 3 begins...

Day 3 begins..., originally uploaded by mdl70.

On our way to Red Rock Canyon...

Winner winner!

Winner winner!, originally uploaded by mdl70.

After coloring up, we're each up $500 from starting with $200 on the blackjack table.

Oooh-la-la

Oooh-la-la, originally uploaded by mdl70.

Oui oui!

Mono-doh!

Mono-doh!, originally uploaded by mdl70.

What about us braindead slobs? You'll be given cushy jobs!

Monorail......Monorail.

Monorail......Monorail., originally uploaded by mdl70.

The ring came off my pudding can.....Take my penknife, my good man. Waiting to take the monorail to Paris

Begin day two.

Begin day two., originally uploaded by mdl70.

After a late start and some coffee...we're off to see the white tiger cubs at the Mirage.

Showtime...almost.

Showtime...almost., originally uploaded by mdl70.

Sitting patiently, waiting for the show to start.

Standing outside the 'Love' lobby

Standing outside the 'Love' lobby, originally uploaded by mdl70.

The lobby

Love is all you need

Love is all you need, originally uploaded by mdl70.

On our way to The Mirage to see "Love"

All checked in.

All checked in., originally uploaded by mdl70.

After a quick room switch, here's the view from our window.

We're Here!

We're Here!, originally uploaded by mdl70.

The cab ride over to the hotel.

O-Dark-Early

O-Dark-Early, originally uploaded by mdl70.

That's AM, folks. We're getting ready to head out the door. 9.5/10 hours or so from now and we'll be in Vegas.

August In North Carolina

August In North Carolina, originally uploaded by mdl70.

It's just too damn hot to sit outside today.

Lazy Sunday

Lazy Sunday, originally uploaded by mdl70.

Hanging out at the farmer's market.