Standing Into Danger: Semi-Random

Friday, October 11, 2024

Semi-Random

It's a semi-random post today, because I've had another hectic week.

We visited Las Vegas the week before last, a quick and unexpected three-night trip

to visit friends of ours from various places.

So I'm sharing some photos from our trip ~ Probably more than I should.

Taxiing to Take Off

I love when I can catch the canopy of Jeppesen Terminal

reflected in the whale's tail of the Westin Hotel.

Denver International Airport

Denver, Colorado, USA

September 30, 2024

Back to ever-fascinating Cloud Land where golden aspen tinted the flanks of mountains.

White River National Forest

Near Gypsum, Colorado, USA

September 30, 2024

I'm dreading when Southwest Airlines goes back to assigned seats.

I love snagging a window seat on the correct side of the plane

to see my favorite geological feature, the amazing Waterpocket fold

on the east side of Capitol Reef National Park and its adjacent Strike Valley.

If you're interested in the geology click here.

Waterpocket Fold

Capitol Reef National Park

South-central Utah, USA

September 30, 2024

Watching the action at Harry Reid International Airport is always fun

for this airplane-junkie, as Terry and I wait our turn to exit from the back of the plane

where I found a good window seat for photography.

Southwest Terminal

Harry Reid International Airport

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

It's always fun to see how Vegas hotels are decorated, although I have to say

that the Encore's lobby has one of the strangest lamps I've ever seen.

Checking in at the Encore

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

Terry and I are budget travelers, so this gorgeous room in the Encore

was a rare luxury, and perhaps, the most beautiful room we've ever stayed in.

I could get used to this ~ lol!

Our Room the Encore

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

Terry Connects to the Internet

Pure Luxury!

The big hotels lining the Strip are filled with high-end stores,

because many people enjoy shopping when they visit Vegas.

I enjoy window shopping, although some items have me scratching my head.

Like these shoes ~

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

And these ~

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

Butterflies are found throughout the Encore, like these inlaid beauties in the floor.

A Floor the Encore

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

I could lie in bed and watch the ever-changing Sphere for hours.

The View from Our Room in Encore

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

Connecting with friends and one well-traveled monkey, Jacques.

Catherine and Harvey, Two Good Buds from the East Coast

Andiamo Steakhouse at the D

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

We do the same things over and over, but it's always fun,

and I love the crowd-pleasing bands on Fremont Street.

Nick Burbey (lead guitar), Daniel Conway (drums) and Rich Embry (vocals)

Alter Ego

Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

October 1, 2024

I like to get right up by the stage where I can watch

the interaction among the band members and the roadies.

This lighting technician was playing the lightboard like an instrument.

Working the Lightboard

for Alter Ego

Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

October 1, 2024

DC, Daniel Conway, Takes a Bow at the End of the Show

Alter Ego

Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

October 1, 2024

I've watched all the resident Fremont Street bands many times,

so it's really fun when different band members substitute for each other.

Life happens to everyone, but the show must go on.

I was surprised and delighted when I found Jeff St. Germain of Stays in Vegas

substituting for Alter Ego's front man Rich Embry.

(I had just missed his band, another favorite, by one day.)

Rich and Jeff are two completely different singers,

but both are talented and crowd-engaging show men.

It was fascinating to watch this consummate professional step in for Rich

and to see how the band members made set and song changes work almost seamlessly.

Rich Embry's Alter Ego Jeff St. Germain

Alter Ego

Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

October 2, 2024

And I saw one of my favorite regulars on Fremont Street ~

a street sweeper who makes his job fun and delights visitors.

Do You Think I'm Sexy ~ lol!

October 2, 2024

Sometimes a flyer comes to a stop on the SlotZilla Zipline and has to be rescued.

"What? Me?" She Laughs

October 2, 2024

To the Rescue

October 2, 2024

Illyria Strakhov takes a break from balancing on top of many glasses,

as a member of the crowd demonstrates her acrobatic skills.

Wow!

October 2, 2024

All too soon it's time to wave goodbye.

Leaving Las Vegas

October 3 2024

The rocks outside Vegas are phenomenal!

Just north of Lake Mead we fly by Hamblin Mountain,

the western lobe of an ancient stratovolcano that formed

during the Late Miocene, 11-15 million years ago.

Later, faults split the Cleopatra-Hamblin stratovolcano into three large sections.

The Black Volcanic Rocks of Hamblin Mountain

and the Red Aztec Sandstones Formed from Jurassic Sand Dunes

Pinto Valley Wilderness, Nevada, USA

October 3, 2024

Sometimes we fly into Denver International Airport on a more southerly route.

Then, if I'm lucky, I can spot our home and our favorite Parkway Bar and Grill.

Almost Home!

October 3, 2024

Where Our Garbage Goes

Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) Landfill

October 3, 2024

I'm linking to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date, Tom's Aloha Friday, and Nicole's Friday Face Off.

For Rain: Receding Hare Line ~ I immediately thought of Rain when I spotted this in a beautiful contemporary gallery in the Wynn. Unfortunately, I forgot to write down the artist's name.

Receding Hare Line

Eden Gallery at the Wynn

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

For Tom: The Spirit of Aloha

Sharing Dinner with Fun Friends

Andiamo Steakhouse, The D

Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

October 1, 2024

For Nicole: Sacked Out Face ~ I visit Tembe Elephant Park in Egmangusi, South Africa, almost every day. I am determined to visit it for real!

Lazy Lionesses

Tembe Elephant Park

Emangusi, South Africa

September 24, 2024

Have a great weekend!

Till next time ~

Fundy Blue

Standing Into Danger https://selkiegrey4.blogspot.com

My next post will be

Friday, October 18th 🤞

16 comments:

Elephant's ChildOctober 11, 2024 at 12:33 AM
I would lie and watch that ever changing globe for hours too. Thanks for taking us with you.
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Alex J. CavanaughOctober 11, 2024 at 4:17 AM
Wow! You really could see your house from there.
Great view from your hotel.
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Debra She Who SeeksOctober 11, 2024 at 6:14 AM
A whirlwind visit to Vegas -- what fun! Love your photo of the zip liner being rescued.
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TomOctober 11, 2024 at 6:57 AM
...Las Vegas is too glitzy for this simple dude. I would be on sensory overload. Take care and be well, Louise.
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Natalie AguirreOctober 11, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Spontaneous trips can be fun. Yours sure sounds like it was. You took some gorgeous pictures. I could never do the zip lining. I'm scared of heights.
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My name is Erika.October 11, 2024 at 7:27 PM
That Sphere is really amazing. Wow, not only did you have a great room for a switch, but I could sit there and watch the sphere for hours. I'm a budget traveled too, so your room looked amazing. What a fun trip. And I love those views from the plane. I always love looking out the window and love it when I can see the land below. Have a super weekend and Thanksgiving if you celebrate the Canadian one. hugs-Erika
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Granny AnnieOctober 12, 2024 at 8:40 AM
I am exhausted just thinking about your trip. Loved the Encore room and that alone would be worth the excursion. Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.
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Pat HattOctober 13, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Hotel had a great view indeed. Seeing the ball change would be neat as it scrolls through it's various forms. Sure one nice room too.

Lol that would suck to get stuck on the zipline. Did you go on this time? Great how the band members substitute when need for one another.

What? You didn't want shiny shoes and whatever that fluffy feather thingy is lol
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bailiOctober 18, 2024 at 2:47 AM
i really had fun while looking at these wonderful and fantastic photos
thanks for amazing glimpse of Vegas
i so agree with interesting deco rational skills of hotel Encore
the floor is more stunning wow
shots from plane are great and pleasing as always
i share your longing for watching below from above fondly :)
the hotel room is very cozy and elegant wow again :)))
thanks for exciting images i loved them all
you guys look happy with friends :)
hugs
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