Yesterday was our first full day in Las Vegas. We decided to get up, do a quick 25 minute cardio workout in the MGM’s cardio room and head out to explore the strip. The MGM Grand, where we are staying, is at the south end of the strip. We knew eventually we wanted lunch but it was still mid-morning when we set out, so we just sort of walked.
I saw a lot of people wearing cute dresses and flip flops or sandals but I chose function over fashion and put on a pair of shorts and running shoes. I felt sort of silly and touristy, which is dumb because everyone here is a tourist, but it ended up being the right choice, because we walked a lot.
Before lunch, we went into Paris, Cosmopolitan and the Flamingo, playing a few slot machines here and there. One of us (the one that isn’t me) had a lucky streak at the Flamingo.
Also lucky, we happened to be in front of the Bellagio when the fountain show started.
We decided to head back south to a restaurant I read about in Aria – Lemongrass. Lemongrass is a thai restaurant that seemed to have a lot of choices and was relatively inexpensive by Vegas standards. We decided to split two entrees – the black pepper prawns and the homestyle tofu, both of which were really good.
At this point, I got the idea to download a pedometer app. We’d probably been walking for an hour at least before I turned the app on, but I wanted to see exactly how far we were going. After a few random stops, we headed to the Venetian and the Palazzo.
We decided it was time for a pit-stop and I got a macaron from Bouchon Bakery.
This was pretty much the best thing I’ve had in my life. Are they bad for you? Don’t answer that. After my macaron (and a beer), we headed south back to our hotel. Vegas is funny because the hotel are so large that they look really close but they’re not.
We covered almost five miles and that was just after lunch. I’m glad I wore my sneakers after all.
Sneakers are definitely a good idea in Vegas. I usually do the flip flop thing and sorely regret it. I wear a pedometer for a work challenge thing and I love when I can just go walk around and sight see places because it’s the best way to cover a lot of ground without getting bored.
Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Looks like you had an awesome time! That pedometer app was a great idea.
Awesome job on the mileage!! that macaroon DOES look way good!!! You two look so cute in your pic together too!
so much fun! haven’t been to vegas in a few years, dying to go back!
so much fun! i love having my pedometer. it makes me move so much more than i normally would in my desk job.
I love vacations where exercise just happens naturally! At least you’re balancing out all the macaroons
I have definitely stressed over the fashion vs function issue many times- almost always when we’re in Boston! The men are lucky- they can just throw on a pair of cargo shorts and a nicer t-shirt and sneakers and be fine! I generally choose function. I know that whenever we’re staying in Boston, we walk a good 10 miles over the course of the day.
Looks like you are having a wonderful time!!
Sounds like a great trip so far!
I am loving following your vacation in photos!!