Christmas Eve was spent watching some classic Christmas movies at TCM and Lifetime networks while nibbling cheese, crackers, veggies, chicken salad and other tasty treats that I picked up at the local Albertson's market.
Christmas Day we made the 30-minute drive to the Strip to visit the Bellagio Conservatory, a holiday tradition for Helen and I when we are in LV. It's always a stunning exhibit and this year was no exception! We got to the Bellagio about 1:30 and spent at least a half hour looking for a parking spot. We did loop after loop through the parking lot until we finally snagged a spot. Apparently LOT of other folks like to visit Bellagio on Christmas!
We took the elevator down from the roof level parking spot and joined the throngs checking out the conservatory. The highlight of the exhibit is a HUGE tree decorated with oversized bulbs and lights. But the other highlight was the elbow-to-elbow crowd that was there. Navigating Helen's wheelchair through the crowd was a challenge, but we had no major disasters.
After about 30 minutes, we decided to head to Venetian for our traditional Christmas Dinner at Grand Lux Café. There was no wait at the GLC and we got seated quickly at a table. Like Bellagio, the place was jammed. We mentioned it to our server, who noted that Breakfast had been even worse!
Helen ordered Fettucini Alfred with chicken and I opted for Sunday Night Pasta, which is spaghetti smothered in a very thick three-meat sauce of beef, lamb and veal. Ohhhh, it's good!!
After dinner we walked through Venetian and its sister casino, Palazzo, looking at the Christmas decorations. During the stroll we visited a shop that featured stones and fossils. Helen found a bracelet she really liked, so I bought it for her. It wasn't too long before we both decided to head back to the apartment. On the drive home, Helen returned phone calls to Scott and brother in law Larry Shields. Both had really nice Christmas Days.
No gambling adventures to relate. I didn't play at all on Christmas, but will get back in action today with a visit to either Red Rock or Suncoast as our LV adventure continues...
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