Las Vegas - March 2014

Have just returned from a great trip to Las Vegas. Have been there for a convention, but had much fun after hours also.

01. Vegas skyline:

02. Palazzo interiors:

03. The Strip:

04. Venetian:

05. Palazzo entrance:

06. Palazzo mechanic flowers:

07. Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill @ Caesars Palace:

08. Cleopatra's Barge Las Vegas Lounge:

09. Palazzo selfie:

10. Harrah's. Love this building for some reason:

11. Vegas skyline:

12. THE Hotel. Have stayed there in 2009:

13. Palazzo interiors:

14. The Mirage:

15. Palazzo Casino:

16. Palazzo:

17. Awesome tenderloin @ Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill:

18. Venetian:

19. Selfie:

20. Venetian:

21. Palazzo Casino:

22. Lights:

23. Microsoft Ferrari:

24. NASCAR track riding:

25. The Strip:

26. Treasure Island:

27. Neon Garage:

28. Real Flowers @ Encore:

29. Encore interior:

30. Encore interior:

31. Volcano Show @ The Mirage:

32. Venetian interior:

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34. Conference Meals Hall:

35. Range @ Battlefield Vegas:

36. Battlefield Vegas:

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