The first thing we both wanted to do this morning was go to Viva Las Arepas for a cachapa.
It's pretty close to the Strat and we really like it - we visit every time.
We got the cachapa.
It's a corn bread kind of pancake thing with this cheesy filling.
Look at all that cheesy goodness.
We had an arepa too.
We got the chicken one.
The food here is so good.
Then we just went for a walk around the arts district.
There are a bunch of breweries in that area and this one had this cool smoker.
Always enjoy a good mural.
We checked out the second hand stores - they had some cool things.
This would be a neat idea for a Halloween decoration.
I really like the steam punk esthetic.
This might be something I could make out of a cheap skeleton head and some clay.
Just in case I ever do, I took a side/back view.
I felt like an iced coffee so we stopped in at this little coffee shop we passed by, Dragons Alley Coffee.
It looks brand new in there.
It's just a small spot.
I do like the decor.
The girl that worked in there was so accomodating.
I kept changing my mind then finally decided on an ube coffee with ube cream and it was sooooo delicious.
I don't think I've ever seen this mural before.
These koi fish painted on the sidewalk look so realistic.
Rainbow colored sidewalk.
The English.
It's a boutique hotel - I wonder what it is like inside.
The hedges around it are so pretty.
I love this kitty.
Lots of murals everywhere in the arts district.
Good spot for an Instagram picture.
My Honey.
The walls along The English had all these black and white drawings on them.
This is referring to Todd English, who the place is named after - I thought it was funny.
Another mural on the side of the building.
We walked over to the North Outlet mall and did a bit of shopping.
We each got a new pair of Nikes.
Then we walked back and went to Fremont St.
This is the caurosel bar in front of The Plaza.
Looking toward Fremont Street.
The ceiling where they do the light show.
It's way quieter here during the week then what it is on the weekend.
We felt like having some pizza so we went to Pizza Rock.
I completely agree with this statement.
We've eaten here once before and I don't remember it looking like this - I wonder if they've done some renovations?
We had the New Haven style Vodka pizza and it was fantastic.
Then we just walked around some more - saw some more murals.
I like the little bees.
There expressions are cute.
Then we went back to the Strat and decided to check out the pool.
Jason catching some rays.
I got right in, it was so nice.
Jason did join me.
Just look at that sun shining.
We hung out in the pool until it closed.
Then we headed down the strip for supper.
I'd made dinner reservations for us at Giada's - I really want to try the lemon spaghetti.
We took the monorail so we would get there in time and we passed by The Sphere.
It's fun to watch.
Pretty amazing technology.
We got off the monorail at The Flamingo because it was closest to The Cromwell which is where Giada's is.
The bridge to the monorail passes by The Flamingo's pool area.
It looks like a pretty nice pool area actually.
I like the flamingo log on top of the roof there.
We did a bit of gambling while we were waiting for our reservation and I ended up winning a little bit which was nice.
Then it was time to eat!
If you sit at the windows, you have a perfect view of the Bellagio Fountains.
I could have reserved one of those spots for a price but I didn't want to.
I think where we sat was just fine.
My Honey.
Moi.
Everything was very fancy.
I liked the glasses.
We ordered the bread plate and it came with vinegar, oil and butter.
You can't really tell but I could see the tops of the Bellagio fountains going off in the background there.
I ordered the lemon spaghetti just like I wanted and it was very good.
Jason had the lobster ravioli.
It didn't look very pretty but it tasted good.
For dessert we had Giada's favorite cookies which were chocolate chip and lemon.
They were ok - not extraordinary but good.
Jason had a hazelnut nutella cream cheese dessert.
After dinner we headed over to the Aria where we had tickets to the Arte Museum.
We got to see the Bellagio fountains dancing on our way by.
The first room we walked into was all these waterfalls.
And then mirrors everywhere - it looked really neat.
Then a room with all these trees and lights.
I tried to take a selfie but it was hard to see in there.
Giant flowers.
A glass room.
Jellyfish.
This room was so cool - it was a giant wave that kept rolling out and coming back.
So cool.
The forest - there would suddenly be an animal there and then it would run away.
Like this tiger.
There he is, then off he goes.
This room was one of my favorites - it was all these droplets that were lit.
And they changed colors.
The walls were mirrors so these lights seemed to just go on forever.
Yet another color.
My Honey and I.
Next there was this station where you could pick a drawing of an animal and color it.
Then you scan it and it comes up on the screen walking around.
These are all animals that other people have colored.
Jason colored one as well - he also picked an elephant.
Drawing come to life.
This room with the waves and the northern lights was pretty.
Next up there was another large room that had a 40 minute long art show up on all the walls.
My phone died so I couldn't take any pictures but it was great.
Then on the way back to the hotel, we stopped in at Miami Slice and got some pizza (at Fountain Bleu).
It was sooo good.
Then back to The Strat for a little gambling then off to bed.
That's all for today, until next time, be happy!
