Time for the inevitable Vegas recap. It is nice not writing a blog on my iPhone, as it was kinda annoying to do so. But anyway...
Even after being home for a number of days, I'm not done processing the whole experience. I think it's that I don't get why Vegas is the way it is. I don't get why people go back so often. I don't get why it's built up as high as it is. I really don't get how it's become a family destination...
It's hard not to have some form of fun there. If you like seeing unique environments, sights and architecture - then you'll like Vegas. If you're into shows and entertainment - you'll like Vegas. If you're into trying a lot of different foods while traveling - you'll like Vegas. If you like people watching - you'll love Vegas. If you're into the gambling thing - you can't not love Vegas.
So what did I like the best about Vegas? I'm not sure. Probably just the experience in general that is unique from anywhere else in America that I've been... The world for that matter. It felt a little like some weird, trippy, choose your own adventure book. The myriad of different experiences available at all times of day.
What didn't I like about Vegas? That's kinda hard to articulate. Part of it is that there's a place that exists solely as a result of taking money away from visitors. In most areas it also feels like some weird, closed environment that is built to control you more than you realize... Kinda like Disney World, but bigger and with a different seedy underbelly.
I've started a set on Flickr that I'll be posting some images from Vegas. It's HERE. Not sure how much I'll post to it, but we'll see.
I'm fairly certain that I'll be back at some point in the future, but it's pretty low on my list of places to return to. 2 to 1 that the next time we go back is because of a conference or seminar and not our real desire to do so...
