A Little Mommy-Daughter Vacation

I had two free nights in Las Vegas at my disposal, so I packed up my mommy and went on a vacation.  We didn't do a stitch of gambling or see any of the shows, but we explored and laughed and had our own little adventure.

Our flight out of Omaha was delayed several hours, so we got a later start than expected, but made it eventually.  We definitely were not in Nebraska anymore!

Where we stayed: The Hilton Grand Vacation Resort

Once we were settled at the hotel, we hit the pavement and hiked about halfway down the strip and back again, soaking in the sights, taking pictures, eating and exploring.

A kind foreign tourist took our picture for us outside the Venetian.

The view from a walkway outside the Venetian.  Yes, those are functioning gondolas down there.

One of the highlights of our first night there was going to Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum.

I met Frank Sinatra!

I promise I rescued Mom from the Hulk...after taking a great photo first.

 After dinner at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas where we each got souvenir glasses), we walked along the strip again to see what the evening had to offer.

The famous light and water show at the Bellagio.

Random costumed street artist floating in the air.  No idea how he did that.

Another light and water show this one set to show tunes and classic Sinatra sounds.  I forget which casino had this one.

Day Two: Adventure upon adventure!  Horseback riding followed by a drive out to Lake Mead and Hoover Dam.

Receiving instructions from the quintessential example of a cowboy.

Happy Trails!

 

The only way to get a shot of both of us while riding single-file is a strange angled selfie.

Photo stop along the trail.  Thanks, trail guides!

Lake Mead viewed from the National Park's visitor's center.

En rout to the dam we stopped at the Memorial Bridge.  Don't look down!

A brave selfie with our backs to the railing way, way, way, way high up on the windy bridge.

Bird's eye view of Hoover Dam

Have to pose with the sign to prove I was there you know.

This thing is massive beyond description.

 On our last night there, we headed out again to explore.  This time we wandered to the old strip to check out the "Fremont Street Experience."

Entrance to the "Fremont Street Experience" where no cars are allowed and there's all sorts of sensory overload.

Under the canopy that stretches from one end of the "Experience" to the other with regular light/music shows...and zip lines.  We are not that brave.

The next morning we attended a small church where we met some nice people and crossed paths with someone who is related to another member of the family.  Small Lutheran world!  We were delayed in the airport on the way home, too, so got back to the farm really late and really worn out from all the excitement.  I think we needed a vacation from our vacation when we got back.  Totally worth it though.  I should take vacations more often.  Mom, it was so fun adventuring with you!