Tuesday 24 November 2009

Las Vegas – 14th & 15th November 2009

We were not sure whether to visit “Vegas” or not, but so many people had told us that it was worth going once if only for the experience.

We saw the bright lights on “The Strip”

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The fantastic water show at Bellagio

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and whilst Elaine marvelled at the visual effects I was equally impressed by the work that must go into keeping all the valves snapping open and closed with water pressures balanced.

 

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It reminded me of a giant colour change valve array, with probably over 200 valves creating the water show synchronised to the music.

 P1030350In downtown, Fremont Street, we witnessed various street artists performing under a canopy which covers 5 blocks and is lined with 12 million multicoloured lights which display music and video shows every hour.

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the finale was a rocket launch directly overhead, with full sound effects

 

which left the whole roof covered with flames – very impressed!

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Thanks to George and Aggie we found there was much more than the bright lights and casinos when we went out to the Red Rocks and Valley of Fire Parks.

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