A chill day in Vegas

The plan was to stop in and see a friend while I was passing though Vegas on my way to Kanab, but sadly those plan didn’t work out (Hey Boots! Hope you’re doing well! Miss you!). However, after checking into my shockingly cheap hotel, I decided to use this as an opportunity to get a little rest. My poor feet haven’t complained yet about all the hikes we’ve taken, but I figured they could use a breather, but not before walking down to the strip!

Very touristy of me, I know, but it was definitely worth it. Heard and saw maybe a hundred things worth mentioning along this walk, the casino/hotels in particular are out of this world. We may not have a history of opulent castles and palaces here in the States, but these places make for an interesting parallel in a strange sort of way.

I remember this being the case in Reno as well, but I love how much street art and awesome murals are a part of the aesthetic here.

Made my way back to the hotel and turned in relatively early. Had decided to stay for two nights, to give myself a proper break, and spent a very lazy Friday mostly wandering close to the hotel. Stopped in at my new favorite place in Vegas, the Writer’s Block, and found a book of Le Guin interviewed while enjoying the vibe.

Couldn’t end my stay without getting to the top of the tower, and I made it just in time for sunset. Holy cats! What a view!

Heck of a way to see the city. I spent a good while up here sightseeing and reading. Been reading The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by Jemisin (amazing so far), and had a very strange moment where she was describing the city of Sky, an opulent palace held on a spire above a sprawling city. Still trying to decide if this was a lovely bit of serendipity, or a grave sign that I should leave while I still can. Either way, a fun moment.

And with that, I’m all caught up to the present! Was lagging a few days behind there for a while, but I wanted to get this out before the next leg of my journey. I’m off to Kanab, and Utah in general, to see what all these red rocks are about! Wish me luck!