Farewell Las Vegas – What a Trip!
Sadly, all good things must come to an end, and our time in Las Vegas had finally arrived at the checkout stage. Today, we’d be making our way home to Brisbane, flying from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, then on to Sydney before finally arriving back in Queensland.
It had been one hell of an adventure, and we’d packed an awful lot into our time in the USA. There had been plenty of sightseeing, some memorable road trips, amazing scenery, countless meals, a fair bit of drinking and, of course, the occasional opportunity to part with a few more hard-earned dollars than originally intended!
The absolute highlight of the trip was renewing our wedding vows with Elvis to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. It was a fun, memorable way to mark such a special milestone, and certainly not your average anniversary celebration. Dinner and flowers are all well and good, but having the King of Rock ’n’ Roll involved certainly raises the bar!
We also got to experience some incredible sights along the way. The mighty Grand Canyon was every bit as impressive as you’d imagine, while our travels took us through places including Holbrook, Williams and Winslow in Arizona. We also stopped to see that enormous crater — the impressive Meteor Crater — which certainly gives you an appreciation for the forces that have shaped our planet.
Of course, Las Vegas itself provided plenty of entertainment. Between the casinos, the bars, the restaurants, the Harley-Davidson adventures and all the other attractions, there was never much danger of us sitting around wondering what to do next.
Travelling with great friends made the whole experience even better. There were plenty of laughs, fantastic experiences and memories that will stay with us for years to come.
We’d certainly had a blast, but by the end of the trip, the thought of getting home was becoming rather appealing. As much as we love travelling, there’s something special about sleeping in your own bed, enjoying a proper cuppa and not having to work out which airport terminal you’re supposed to be in next!
Mind you, the journey home via Los Angeles and Sydney was a fair undertaking in itself. By the time we reached Brisbane, we’d be ready for a holiday to recover from our holiday!
Until Next Time, USA!
Looking back, it was a fantastic trip filled with amazing scenery, iconic destinations, great food and drink, and some very special moments with good friends.
Most importantly, we celebrated 25 years of marriage in a way we’ll never forget. Renewing our vows with Elvis in Las Vegas was always going to be a little different, and it certainly delivered the memories we were hoping for.
So, it was goodbye to Las Vegas, goodbye to the USA (for now), and hello to home.
Another adventure in the books, plenty of memories made, and no doubt another trip already brewing somewhere in the back of our minds.
After all, touring is thirsty work — and there are still plenty of roads to travel and pubs to discover!
🍻 The Thirsty Tourists — Touring is thirsty work!
