Cleared for takeoff!

After a night in Vegas, I can't be sure whether I remember everything exactly as it happened. However I'll try my best to give you guys a rundown on the events that occurred the past 32 hours!


We arrived at the Brussels National Airport around 8-ish in the morning. After checking in our bags, going through customs and several layers of security, we managed to board our US Airways plane. So far so good. That's when it started to go wrong though. Somehow the technicians didn't manage to open the fuel valve which caused a delay of just about 2h30.
When we finally lift off, we were on route for Philadelphia. Seven and a half hours later we touched down to be directed to our next airplane. Of course the massive delay of the first flight messed up our connection so we were put on the next available flight which was about 2 hours later.
Another round of US customs and security, full body cavity & chemical search later we were on our way to Vegas! Luckily my seat on the next plane was taken so I was promoted to first class! The others also didn't have much to complain about with their second class (economy+) promotion. Although they didn't get the same luxurious treatment as I did though! Free whiskeys, red whines and better-than-expected flight-food, I felt like the initial delay wasn't all that bad!

After we landed in Vegas, we took the shuttle to the Alamo car rental center. We had the choice between a typical US pickup truck or a rather highly testosterone-packed UAV. We took the latter, as it offered a little more protection for our bags. It also plays mp3 cds! Not bad for an American Ford!

While we had flew for about 13 hours, it was only half past eight when we drove through the strip. I've never seen that many neon lights in my life. It's a tad overwhelming I have to admit.
At the end of the strip we arrived at our hotel "The Venetian". Check it out here: www.venetian.com


Because we didn't sleep for about 28 hours, we only went out for a drink and dove in our pretty damn sweet queen beds.


After a lovely shower in an amazing bathroom we're ready to take on Vegas, part two. Planned for today: Las Vegas gun range, the Wynn buffet, shopping for camping gear and probably catching one of the over-the-top entertainment shows here in the city of sins!

Andreas