Las Vegas, Nevada

Won't Look Back

Having watched the great Vegas lights roll back across the horizon just as quickly as on arrival, I realized my journey is coming to an end.

During my time in Vegas, I learned several questionable characteristics of the city.

First, the city is not for children. Children should not be allowed to visit or live there. The sexual content is disturbingly overt. Where most cities have newspaper bins filled with catalogs for cars or apartments, Vegas advertises sex and women, all as children walk past. There is an entire industry of street solicitors who push sexual advertisements at people, whether or not they have children present.

Second, the city does not move fast. Whether it be traffic along The Strip or one McDonalds agent processing a line longer than most homes are wide.

Third, expect to pay for everything. I was surprised at how Vegas charged for services that are offered free by the smallest hotels in the middle of nowhere such as Internet.

During my stay, I broke the most sacred rule of Vegas -- thou must gamble. When I arrived in Vegas three days ago, I thought I might spent some money. Then I arrived and saw the faces of the pathetic fools mesmerized by the flashing lights, sounds, and a constant tease of big money. I then thought of all that Vegas have to offer and choose that path.

After being delayed in Vegas for two hours resulting from the sudden snow storm in Seattle, I am looking forward to sleeping in my own bed. Until next time, take care.

posted by Peter Rilling @ 12:56 AM