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I described the flight times and process above this post. When they checked us in they took our actual weights VS what we filled out on-line months ago. In the front row there was the 3 of us plus the pilot. If we remember there was 4 seats in the back. We did book the chopper for a private flight and they allowed us all in the front row. If there was a full flight I do not know if they would arrange where you would sit or not. I do suspect that they would move you from the back to the front going VS return flight. If we remember there is also a max weight per person. They also do this exact flight as a sunset flight tour and when you return you see the strip at dusk. The lights are stunning.The sunset on the canyon walls is something to see. This was Lisa and I 10 years ago at the same spot.

We were picked up at our hotel at 9am with their shuttle. We took off at 10am and flew for 45 minutes to where we landed in the Canyon. We stopped for 30 minutes and they served us a selection of snacks, champagne, soda and water. The flight back was another 45 minutes. Along the way back we stopped for fuel at the reserve. It’s always cheaper at the reserve. That was another 10 minute stop where we were able to get out and walk around again. When you return to the base at the airport they will shuttle you back to your hotel. We decided to walk to the Welcome to Vegas sign which was minutes away and get some photos. We then Ubered back to our hotel from there. We were at the hotel by 12:50pm.

From what I can tell the high rise buildings are all along the strip, and the rest of the town is lower buildings. The Bellagio is 36 stories and the ones around it seem comparable in height. Old Vegas, Fremont Street area, the buildings are not as high. If I had to guess Vegas grew out VS up because they just took up more of the dessert. It’s not prime farm land or real estate. Fremont St in the distance, where the taller buildings are. Most of the community buildings outside of that area are lower in height. Closer to Old Vegas. The Fremont Experience is the long, low silver coloured arched building in the center/top of the photo. The view of newer Vegas. Many of the buildings are higher/comparable. Side note around the gravel lot in the bottom of this photo is where Pawn Stars, Counts Customs, Ricks Restorations and Vegas Rat Rods are located. All within a couple miles of another.

For once it’s not @Biker19 brining up the old threads from the past. The search function does work for those that might wonder.

If you have time to spare here is the video of our trip to the Grand Canyon. I cut a lot out and it is still just under 15 minutes. You can see how low Lake Mead is even though it has gone up a bit, Hover Dam, The GC Skywalk, and a return flight over the strip. The one thing I found amazing is how green and lush even the dessert was after their rains so far this year. You especially see it in along the river’s edge. If you have any question I might be able to answer them. I also added some music so please turn up your volume. A direct link if it doesn’t want to play. https://youtu.be/Bt6CJHZ8B1o

Happy Easter everyone. I hope you have the best day whatever you are up to.

Home now. Laundry sorted and ready to wash tomorrow. I have the Grand Canyon video ready to post tomorrow and Easter Dinner tomorrow afternoon at my mother in-laws. Lucy also met us at the side door when we got home. I have to say nothing beats your own bed.

For those looking for a Lucy update, Lisa just this message from our neighbour back home. They live about 1/4 mile away.

Also spotted at the airport. Hope it isn’t a sign.

Another Allie sighting. The airplane is made up butterflies.

When I was Owens age dad used to listen to both of them while we driving places. Streisand? Diamond and Elvis as well. I thought of dad a fair amount this weekend because of the Elvis/Vegas connection.

We are awake, but feel like we spent the night with John and Ken at the bar. LOL. We leave in an hour.

This is Owen’s early birthday “party” so to speak. When they heard it was his birthday they disappeared and minutes later had the card. We highly suspect they have a bunch signed in advance with no names on them. He still loved it though.

This would be so awesome. We’d like to see him one day.

Tonight’s outing. I guess they are on a first name basis with Owen. This popcorn is more than Royals. 😱 Owen has already polished one off faster than the lobster risotto and it certainly wasn’t a gift from the Dolby Theatre.

Mains. Very tasty. 😋

And the view. I had to Google Evel Knievel and the jumping of the Caesar’s Fountains. Owen found it hard to believe.

Apps. Lisa had the salad. I had the scallops. Owen had the lobster risotto. and minutes later it looked like this.

Not here tonight.

Early dinner at…

It was incredibly green for the dessert. The heat is coming next week and our pilot said things will dry up quick. That said, you can see the green in the video later to come along the rivers edge. A Joshua Tree. We stopped on the journey and landed along the canyons edge for 30 minutes to take it in. Love this shot.

A pick photo drop from our trip to the Grand Canyon. In the photo below you can see the glass walkway in the distance. Vegas on the return trip. Jessie our pilot from Texas. We enough our time with him and we left him in stitches.

It was spectacular. It is unfortunate their situation wasn’t the same. We had winds no stronger than 9mph and temps in the mid 60s. There was very little wind buffering along the way too. Sounds crazy to say it, but it was one of the best chopper rides so far. We have been blessed to be able to say that.

Here is a bit of video from last night’s game. One of the best spots is seeing when the Knights had a goal announced and the arena goes wild and I turn and show the faces of 4 LA Kings fans. That’s at about the 2:20 mark into the video. They were so sassy in the beginning. We have never been to a hockey game with so much enthusiasm and excitement. Vegas definitely knows how to host a game, on top of playing it.

You got it. We flew with them almost 10 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a sunset flight to the canyon and over the strip in the dark on the way back. Today we are flying to the canyon with a quick stop in the Canyon.