We have been away from Calgary for one complete week and have done a lot in the time frame that we have. Our ultimate goal is to be at Pepperdine for lecturship but first we get to have a holiday.
We flew to Las Vegas last Tuesday and have thoroughly enjoyed hot and very hot weather. We did a lot of shopping, pool time and then toured most of the hotels that have many attractions to see/do. We had the fortunate pleasure of seeing and having lunch with Janet Johnson. She was in Vegas for a trade show and so we had lunch together in the Rainforest Cafe @ MGM Grande. What an experience - we would go back to that hotel for a meal. We also went to the Heidlburgh Restaurant and experienced Germany all over again right down to the German Band playing.
We had tickets for Celine Dion and that was exciting. She had a great show - no breaks just straight singing and dancing...but I think that she has done her time. The people weren't jumping up and down for her, so not sure if that's because they had seen her before or that she wasn't as good as other performers.
We loved the Venetian hotel as it was a complete replica of Venice. I would love to stay there and see the rooms. Caesar's Palace was the next best hotel for being a replica of Europe. Hard to believe that these hotels could be such a duplication.
The Hilton Flamingo was a spectacular hotel with lots of pool area and much to see and do.
We drove to LA on Sunday and have been relaxing in Agoura Hills, CA. We managed to find our favorite Mexican place - Baja Fresh and plan to eat there again before we leave. The hotel that we are in - Homewood Suites by Hilton offers a great hot breakfast and then between 5:30 - 7:30 they have a light supper with beer & wine all for free. Apparently this is there signature for the hotel chain...very nice. We will be on our way to Pepperdine tonight and look forward to hooking up with everyone that we have met before.
Our shopping time has become complete as we have hit every outlet mall that there is. Good thing that we could buy a new roller bag to take our goodies home.
Saturday is the day we leave so until then - take care and we'll see everyone at home on the weekend.
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