Las Vegas – Guns, Cigars and Whisky
Today we decided to do something a little different from the usual Las Vegas tourist attractions. We headed off to The Gun Garage to have a go at shooting some firearms that we simply don’t get to play with back home in Australia. Our chosen lineup included the HK USP, Uzi, M4 and AK-47.
It was certainly a different sort of holiday activity! Forget slot machines and fancy shows — we were having a go at something that definitely isn’t part of your average Saturday arvo back home. Let’s just say it was an experience that gave us plenty to talk about afterwards!
Later in the day, the lads and I headed up to Caesars Palace for something a little more relaxing. We settled into the MonteCristo Cigar Bar for a few cold ales and the chance to sample one of their fine cigars.
Now, this was more our style of sightseeing! A comfortable seat, a cold beer and a decent cigar — what more could a bloke want? Well, perhaps a winning hand at the casino, but we weren’t about to get carried away with unrealistic expectations.
While we were busy putting the world to rights, the ladies had disappeared on a shopping expedition. Funny how that worked out! Give the blokes a few firearms and a cigar bar, give the ladies a shopping centre, and everyone seems happy. No arguments, no complaints and, most importantly, nobody dragging anyone around a shop they have absolutely no interest in visiting.
Later, we all regrouped at Beerhaus, back at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino, to share the day’s adventures over a few drinks.
All in all, another successful day in Vegas. The lads had their fun, the ladies got their shopping fix, and we all managed to find our way back to a bar without requiring a search party.
They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but with this mob, there’s generally enough photos and questionable stories to keep everyone entertained for years afterwards!
And if there’s one thing we’ve learnt on our travels, it’s that a good holiday needs a bit of adventure, a bit of retail therapy and, of course, a cold beer at the end of the day. After all, we’re The Thirsty Tourists — touring is thirsty work!
