Happy Place – VEGAS!

I loved living in Las Vegas. I’d still be there except that someone higher up had a change of life plans for me. After my husband of 40 years passed away, my daughter, Karen, and I decided to leave Vegas. We both had houses to sell, stuff to donate and more stuff to pack.

In the years (2013-present) we’ve been roommates we’ve made a few moves across the country and interstate. Florida twice; Virginia twice; Texas. Each place was an experience for us both.

But, I still love Las Vegas! I consider it my second home after New York.

We enjoyed the company of ‘old’ friends while we were there. Bernie, Roger and wife Velma but missed visiting with others who were out of town – Mitchell on a fabulous cruise, Robert back home for a Philadelphia visit and others who were working their shifts while we were there.

Sunday, as usual, we rented a car and planned to head to Mt. Charleston. This is where we decided to lay my husband to rest – up on the mountain with a view and local animals frequenting the spot. We always start the day with breakfast at Karen’s favorite spot – The Cracked Egg. Sadly, we found out that the road to where we needed to get to was closed due to flooding…on the mountain top! So, we tried to visit Karen’s Dad in other ways – such as visiting where we lived, visiting his favorite casinos (Eastside Cannery is CLOSED!) .We drove around a bit then returned the car and had a lazy rest of the day. Had some slot fun too, but I really don’t like the newer big video slot machines. The Vegas weather was cold! It was actually warmer in Virginia while we were in Vegas! Just a disappointing day and of course the main reason for our trip. This is most likely my last trip while I’m alive to go to Vegas. At some point, Karen will take me to join Ed on Mt. Charleston.

Surprise at the pool – I had a face in my face from behind me and on my blind side. Besides being startled a bit, I didn’t readily put a name to the face. Doctor… from when I lived there? Noooo… Oh my gosh! It’s my podiatrist and wife from Alexandria, VA, in Vegas at the same time, staying In the same hotel! I didn’t recognize him so up close and personal and without his white coat and usual surroundings! It is indeed a small world.

Monday breakfast and quick re-pack then off to the airport. Once again Karen did an excellent job with all the details. I’m just sorry it didn’t go quite as we had hoped and planned. I know she was disappointed.

Traveling is about finding those things
you never knew you were looking for.
–unknown