When I'm in Las Vegas, I jump at a chance to visit the Bellagio on the Strip.
From its famous dancing fountains,
to its spectacular lobby with its magnificent Chihuly glass installation,
to its breathtaking Cirque du Soleil production of "O,"
to its 27-foot-tall fountain of of flowing chocolate,
the Bellagio is a feast for all your senses, a must visit on the Strip.
What I especially love is visiting the Bellagio Conservatory
and running amok with my iPhone camera.
The Bellagio Conservatory
Terry (middle right) has already left me in the dust.
Las Vegas, Nevada USA
September 5, 2024
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Vibrant Mums and Kalanchoe
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Visitors Enjoying the Conservatory
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The conservatory is a 14,000-square-foot botanical garden created and cared for
by 120 gardeners and teams of designers, engineers, and electricians.
Throughout the year the conservatory features displays for Spring, Summer,
Fall, and Winter, as well as one for the Lunar New Year. Source
I was fortunate to catch this year's summer display with its Higher Love theme.
15,000 to 18,000 visitors ramble through the gardens each day,
walking under its 50-foot-high skylight and
past its four flower beds, fountains, and koi pond.
Higher Love uses over 22,000 potted plants and live trees.
The balloons in the north and south beds
contain 75,000 preserved flowers and floral pieces,
and the mimosa tree sports 35,000 blooming orchids and yellow mimosas. Source
A frog sits under the mimosa tree and by a pool of water.
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One of the Flower-covered Balloons
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The Koi Pond
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Visitors Enjoying the Sights
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Including Me!
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I love flowers, and I drank in the beauty of flowers large and small, real and crafted.
Yellow Calla Lilies
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A Giant Rose
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Kalanchoe Flowers Cascading Down Rocks
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Butterflies and Flowers
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Butterflies and Flowers
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Beautifully Crafted Roses on a Balloon
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Musical Cherubs Adorning a Fountain
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Two texts interrupt me as I continue to wander.
"I'm at a table just beyond chocolate fountain.
Let's get a sandwich here where it's comfortable.
I'm saving you a seat," quickly followed by,
"I'm hungry! Can you move it along, please. 🙏🏼"
Okay! Time to say goodbye to the Bellagio Conservatory,
reluctantly, guiltily.
My Patient Husband
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The Base of the Chocolate Fountain
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I'm linking to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date,
For Rain: Bugs Bunny ~ A Friz Freleng Original
Public Nuisance No. 1
In a Store at the Venetian
Las Vegas, Nevada USA
September 5, 202
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For Tom: The Spirit of Aloha
Waiting in the Shade Behind a Bus Stand, 110º F or 43º C
An amazingly kind woman brought me cold, wet paper towels to cool down with.
Outside the Cosmo, Las Vegas
September 5, 2024
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For Nicole: Patient Face
A Service Dog in Training
The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas
September 5, 2024
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Have a great weekend!
Till next time ~
Fundy Blue
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What a truly beautiful place. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue!
Delete...to say that the Bellagio puts on a show is an understatement. Patience is one of Terry's virtues! Take care and be well, Louise.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tom! Yes, patience is a virtue with Terry , which is good because I am so ADHD! Yay take care too my friend!
DeleteSpectacular! All that, and a huge Chocolate Fountain too? Yowza!
ReplyDeleteThere is no place like Vegas, Debra! Have a great weekend ~ oops, what's left of it!
DeleteOhhh this is a stellar place in L.V. Wonderful photos and I love all the color there. Nice photo of your patient hubby too. Thank you always for sharing your adventures with FFO. Have the best weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nicole! I love being able to share my photos. Wishing you the best of weeks (since the weekend is half over ~ lol!)
DeleteThanks for sharing your lovely photos of your trip to Vegas. I love the bright colors and the "dazzle" - I wish I could go there for a visit.
ReplyDeleteI bet you'd love it, Gene. I hope you are enjoying a great weekend!
DeleteI haven't been to the Bellagio for years, and I don't exactly remember the interior, but I love seeing your photos. It looks like lots of fun. Have a great weekend. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteHugs to you, Erika! The interior is opulent and reflects minimum bets that I could never afford. But I can look for free, and I do. I hope you are enjoying a great weekend too!
DeleteI'm not the big Vegas fan you are -- been there too many times and too many people. But one place I ALWAYS have to go is the Bellagio conservatory. It is so incredibly beautiful and somehow, even with many people, it feels peaceful. Their Christmas displays are always charming and magical and this -- wow. Those flowered balloons! It's all lovely and I'm so glad you shared it with us. (Have you been to the garden at the Flamingo? That's another favorite.)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jeanie! I do love Vegas! I have not been to the Flamingo in too long. I need to see it again. I've been going to Vegas for 51 years, and I've barely scratched its surface. Have great week!
DeleteThat is just so colorful.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors, Diane! 24 hours a day. Enjoy your week!
DeleteIt truly is a wonderful place with spectacular scenery. I love all of the flowers. Enjoy your break with Terry. Blessings. Love love, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteLove and blessings back to you, Andrew!
DeleteThe conservatory looks gorgeous and truly beautiful. I'm pretty sure I would have enjoyed meandering there.
ReplyDeleteI certainly did, Carola. I always enjoy seeing the changing displays. Have a great week!
DeleteHow do you keep from poking your finger into the Chocolate Fountain? I don't think I could pass up the chance :0 The Bellagio Conservatory is magnificent as are so many things in Las Vegas. As each tries to out do the other they succeed in producing greatness. I love the Calla lilies ... they have always been a favorite and I used to grow them in the flower boxes on my deck back when I lived on the lake. Sadly, I haven't attempted to grow any here ... not sure why. The flowers and all of the pictures are beautiful. I can see why you love to go there ... and, as I recall, I suspect you spotted some bands outside that you enjoyed, right? Fun for all ...
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You're right about the bands, Andrea. But I went to Fremont Street to see a favorite, the Tony Marquez Band. The Strip is lots of fun, but we escaped Downtown one afternoon and evening because that's where we have the most fun!!! Terry had to drag me away from the stage where TMB was performing. Vegas is mind-boggling, and the big hotel entertainment really shines. I saw Celine Deon three times! Actually, I've seen a lot of shows multiple times. I love calla lilies too, and the yellow ones were particularly beautiful. Hugs to you, my friend!
DeleteThe chocolate is protected by plexiglass. But you can buy lots of chocolate goodies beside it.
DeleteSure a pretty spot indeed. That is a lot of people going through there every day.
ReplyDeleteGood of Terry to save you a spot as you moved it along lol
Terry's a really good sport, Pat! But I am too. Perhaps that's what made us survive as a couple for over 40 years. Happy week to you!
DeleteWow! I've never visited Bellagio on the Strip, but it looks magical. Almost like something right out of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory or the world of Avatar. Gorgeous flowers, and the koi are looking radiant!
ReplyDeletePrecious friend Louis, glad to hear that you are enjoying Vegas sights once again,it really is one of the your most favorite place :)
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed the conservatory.felt like i was walking in Disney world 😀
120 gardeners definitely are highly creative as everything looks Fantastic ♥️
Thanks for the glimpse
You look Stunning in the white ♥️
Terry loves you so much indeed. Hugs