The view out the window of the plane window on our arrival!
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Slot machines in the baggage claim area - what is this place??
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Oh that's right. Crazy Las Vegas, baby!
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Our "castle" Excalibur - our home for the next 5 nights
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Across the road was New York, New York
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Crossing the bridge to New York, New York
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Drinking yard glass slushy cocktails below New York, New York
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Funky lighting
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Wandering along the strip in 40 degree heat
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Construction is constant. The old makes way for the new.
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Don't look now but there's a giant Harley coming your way!
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One of the newer casinos on the scene - Planet Hollywood.
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James wandering towards the Bellagio
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The Eiffel Tower pokes out of Paris casino
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Water fountain leading up to the "Arc de Triomphe"
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They wanted to build a life size Tower but had to shorten it due to the airport being so close.
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yeah, baby
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Hiding from the sun outside Paris
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Everything on a grand scale
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Our room door.
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The view out our hotel room, looking onto the Luxor
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The rounds of ammo I was about to discharge! Rather scary ...
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Hanging in the gun range.
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James fires his rifle at the upside down Spanish guy
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Josh - after pulling his $5000 winning handle!
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Dan, forced to run up a massive escalator the wrong way in the searing heat. Reminded me of Gladiators :P
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He makes it, but barely.
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Nige constructs a Half Yard Half Circle
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Dan and Jo - ahh, rather Mark Anthony and Cleopatra in their wedding outfits
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The wedding entourage before we head to the chapel.
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Piling into the stretch Hummer on the way to "a Little White Chapel"
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Half of the hummer occupants ...
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All dressed up for the occasion.
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Apparently where Brittany Spears was married the first time. How romantic!
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Group shot, after the ceremony!
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And apparently Michael Jordan was too!
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The boys, after the wedding.
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The girls after the wedding.
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Husband and Best Man saying adieu.
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At the "reception" dinner - a scrumptious buffet at the Rio.
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Dan makes a speech.
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Jes and Marcus who was still recovering from his San Fran burn.
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Gini in her element on the Fishy game!
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Wandering through the Venetian (or was it Caesars palace?)
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The ceiling of Caesars Palace
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Not entirely sure what's going on here.
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The bridge leading to the Venetian
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A massive patio at the Venetian
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Complete with Canals and canal boats
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Outside Treasure Island
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Gini shows off her winnings on the Irish Jigg slot machine.
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Nige and Lana chilling out with a cold drink.
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Nicky making the most of the husband gone to bed with some late night gambling.
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Excalibur at night
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Slot machines inside New York, New York
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Shopping street inside New York, New York
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Outside the Monte Carlo casino
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Waiting for the fountain show outside the Bellagio
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There it is! Oooohhh ... Ahhhhhh!
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Inside the Bellagio
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The ceiling of the Bellagio reception area - so grand!
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Funky shooting fountains inside the Bellagio
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Chocolate fountains inside the Bellagio
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Along to Caesars Palace
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Those trees look familiar
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The ceiling changed colours throughout the day to simulate the sun rise / sun sets.
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Shopping mall inside Caesars Palace
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Does this mean we will return one day?
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Margaritaville
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Gooey crepes inside Paris.
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Just about to take off on our Helicopter tour of the grand canyon! Scary ....
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The strip - shortly after take off
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Identical looking mansions
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Our pilot, with the strip below.
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