23/07/2007 by Russell.

Ambled around some of the major hotels, cloudy but very hot today.  Had a champagne breakfast which was ridiculously expensive -oops. Still waiting to get in the pool.

Visited New York, New York and picked up some magic tricks for Greg, ambled into Caesars Palace, saw and ogled at the boutiques - a towel for £150 (yes you read correctly), saw the Gondolas at the Venetian, and saw a magic show with wild cats.  The hotels are incredible adventure playgrounds.

For dinner we went to the ‘Excalibur’ for a live medieval show, knights of the round table and all that.  Horses and jousting with sword fights - all very theatrical.

 Greg is now ill (or so it seems so we can’t take in the neon light show around town.)

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23/07/2007 by Russell.

Day 1 departure and arrival (21^st July)

No delays and away on time.  10hrs is a long time to sit and do nothing.  High spots – views over Greenland, at least it was white with ice and snow, re-assuring with all the stuff on global warming. 

Arrival somewhat spoilt by technical breakdown of Immigration computers – meant we didn’t experience the heat of 40degrees until an hour later.

From the aitport we could see the pyramid, Empire State Building , Chrysler Building and the Eiffel Tower, except we were looking at replicas.

Hotel swank, complete with the sound of one arm bandits and Starbucks coffee everywhere.

We had a walk round the place – 2 hrs later we are only next door.  Place is huge and the reception area is cavernous.  Went to bed at 8pm here – about 4am UK time.

Greg’s thoughts – shame the train from Watford Junction was cancelled, but enjoyed getting here – I can’t believe  I am here.

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