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The KA Cirque show on Saturday night was spellbinding. Very clever tilting stage and high stage area was used to tremendous effect. Costumes, lighting etc were magnificent, we had a terrific time.
This morning we had late start. Poor Phoebe has been suffering in this dry dusty atmosphere with Asthma and this morning felt really poorly. Still by late morning she felt up to exploring so we set out for the Stratosphere. The tower itself is about 850 feet high and on top are a few "rides". Alan and Phoebe headed for "Big Shot" which launches you a further hundred feet or so into the air on top of the tower. I volunteered to take photos, ha ha ! After a couple of launches Phoebs had perked up and we checked out the other "rides". I am very relieved that Al and Phoebes did not try them, I actually felt ill watching folk do them. The first was basically a huge power fan, folk were harnessed in and stepped off the edge of the tower (850feet). The second was a spinning arm type ride that spun out over the edge of the tower. The last was a sort of short rocket type seat that tipped you over the edge of the tower and back in. I mean "why would you even think of doing that" , check out the photos and videos .
We then checked out "Circus Circus" Casino and hotel which has a small indoor amusement park inside , complete with 2 roller coasters. Again more photos of Al and Phoebes on the rides. Naturally I would have joined them but didn't want to spoil their fun by making them take the photos.
On a whim this evening we booked to see Shania Twain in concert. Phoebe was not too impressed that it wasn't 1 Direction , but hey she kindly put up with it. Al and I loved it, we have very fond memories of her songs when we were first together. I know it's soppy and embarrassing but we can't help it. I tried on a Shania black hat, as per the "feel like a woman" video but sadly I didn't look like her. Oh well, I can still dream, (Al says he can still dream too - cheeky monkey).
Enough rambling, more tomorrow.....
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phyl papa is glad phoebe did the rides .good blog.enjoy the last couple of days.nan l
Jules Sounds like you had a really fun day ! From Jules