UNR for the Wynn

I went to Las Vegas for the first time this weekend, and took my walk on the strip. Well, technically this was my second time—the first was in fourth grade, but all I remember about that trip was being fried like a lobster after swimming nonstop for a day at a hotel pool. So I’m counting this as my first real time.         

                The strip was—I don’t think there is any other way to put it—dazzling. I was finally in the place I had seen in all the movies, with the sparkling lights and giant hotels and showy shops. This, in itself, made me feel like I was somewhere notable. How many significant people have seen the very same places I visited? Ridden the New York New York roller coaster? Walked past the Trump hotel? Las Vegas, although it may not give off the historical vibe, is actually a location rich with history and significance. It actually took this walking blog prompt to put me in the right mindset to realize it.

                One of the facts I learned that was most fascinating to me was that the light on the top of the Luxor is one of three landmarks that can be seen from space, along with the Grand Canyon and the Great Wall of China. Knowing that I was standing in a spot that could be seen from above the Earth felt pretty cool, I must say. Or maybe I was still on a high from beating UNLV. Who knows. We also went to the Wynn, a famous casino/resort in Vegas. I researched this resort and discovered it was once a golf course—while this may not sound significant, it was interesting to consider that such a huge development had once been a dirt lot. I guess everything has to start somewhere. Enjoy the pictures below!