Boarded Plane, Ready to Takeoff
June 18, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 77 °F
We boarded our Southwest flight and are ready to takeoff on our 3 hour flight to Las Vegas.
Takeoff Delayed for Radio Issue, Leaving
June 18, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 77 °F
Our takeoff has been delayed due to a radio issue on our plane. They told us mechanics “in Kansas City” are on their way, so they probably aren’t here yet.
UPDATE: “Folks, we got everythingRead more
Landed in Vegas!
June 18, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
We landed in Las Vegas.
Arrived at MGM Grand Hotel
June 18, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
We arrived at our hotel, the MGM Grand, and parked.
Ate at Avenue Cafe
June 18, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
We ate at Avenue Cafe inside of the MGM Grand resort while waiting for our room.
Finally Got Our Stay Well Room
June 18, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
After a confusion with the receptionist not checking us in via Early Check In, we finally got our Stay Well room inside the MGM Grand.
Fountains of Bellagio - Water Show
June 18, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
We saw the music-synchronized water fountain show in the Fountains of Bellagio!
Mystère by Cirque du Soleil Show
June 18, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
We struggled to find a parking spot but finally made it to our show, the Mystère by Cirque du Soleil show at Treasure Island!
Dick’s Last Resort
June 19, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
We ate at Dick’s Last Resort, the restaurant where they’re famously mean to you. It was super funny, and the waiter gave us funny hats.
Gondola Ride in Venetian Resort
June 19, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 95 °F
We rode a gondola (small boat) through the indoor river in the Venetian Resort!
Carbone
June 19, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 95 °F
We ate at Carbone, a super fancy restaurant.
The Strat
June 19, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 91 °F
We went to the top of The Strat, the tallest building in Vegas. It was cool, and apparently even taller than the Eiffel Tower.
Fremont St and VivaVision Show
June 19, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
We went to Fremont Street, the real stereotypical Vegas party vibe, and watched a music show on the VivaVision screen canopy over the street.
The Sphere
June 19, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 86 °F
We drove by the Sphere, the super cool spherical-shaped concert venue covered in screens on the outside.
Hoover Dam
June 20, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 100 °F
We drove over the Hoover Dam and stopped to check it out.
Kingman Museums
June 20, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 97 °F
We stopped in Kingman for a while and walked through 2 connected museums about Route 66 and electric vehicles.
Ate at Cruisers Cafe
June 20, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
We ate at a small restaurant in Williams, a Route 66-focused small town.
Photos are of the town of Williams.
Arrived at Tusayan
June 20, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
We arrived in Tusayan, the town near the Grand Canyon we’re staying at. We got stuck behind wildlife when arriving at our hotel, it was super cool! They must be primed to humans I guess.
Grand Canyon - Desert View Rd Stops
June 21, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
We stopped at multiple places along Desert View Rd in the Grand Canyon.
Desert View Watchtower
June 21, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
We stopped at Desert View Watchtower and stopped for coffee.
Rock Ledge Photoshoot
June 21, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
My sister and I took a photoshoot on a cool rock ledge. It looks like a big drop but there was a rock below it for safety.
Grand Canyon Village
June 21, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
We visited Grand Canyon Village.
Boarded, Ready to Takeoff for KC
June 24, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 106 °F
We boarded our flight back to Kansas City and are preparing to take off.
Finally Leaving after 20min Delay
June 24, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 104 °F
Our flight to Kansas City is finally leaving after a 20 minute delay.
