Vegas Baby Part 2

So a couple of days into the trip, our friend Ramee visited from Utah. We found her at the slots.. bless :) We also learned for the first time that if you play the slots at the bar, drinks are cheaper.. Worked sometimes. It was hawt out and we decided after a few drinks, to hit the strip and check out Outback. I've seen Outback and I always assumed it was Australian. The one we went to, near the Flamingo, had a boomerang. And I think that was about it. But the exciting part was that I got to have a blooming onion for the very first time. A blooming onion is a large white onion, sliced open, battered, and then deep fried. Eu mah gawd. Anything deep fried is a win on my list but this was a deep fried onion. Drool. They also serve this brown bread with dinner that kinda looks like a chocolate cake and it's not but it's good.Exhibit A: Blooming Onion

Having filled up on cheese fries and deep fried onions we were ready to hit Fremont street. My knowledge of Vegas is limited to a few awesome films: Honeymoon in Vegas, National Lampoons Vegas Vacation (I'd die for Chevy Chase), and Casino (I'd maybe die for Robert De Niro). So after a couple of days I was wondering where the heck the neon lights were.. like that Cowboy you always see.. Well my friends, that's on Fremont street. We hailed a cab on the strip and made our way to this magical land of old Vegas. One tip, don't take taxis in the LV unless you're willing to spend a lot. For a ten minute drive we spent about 25 dollahs.. Later in our trip we discovered the ACE and the DEUCE bus lines. Seriously, take these. The ACE has fewer stops but will take you to outlets in the South (shopping) and to Fremont Street in the North. Yes, it takes a while but it's worth it. 24 hour bus pass- 7 dollars, 3 day bus pass- 15 dollars, 5 day bus pass- 24 dollars. Do it.

So we get to Fremont street and I see that it is now a pedestrian zone and it is covered with a roof. What the? I suck it up when Ramee suggests booze. Now, this place I am about to tell you about is awesome. La Bayou. You can't miss it.. Walk in, get some beads from the ladies and make your way to the penny slots. We walked in, got some beads and before we even got to the slots we were asked "Cocktails?".. Following Ramee we ordered Vodka cranberry.. Not just an awesome drink but a great way to cure uirnary tract infections. Win win. We hit the slots get our free drinks (tip a dollar for each drink) and start playing. We're not even finished with our first drinks when we're offered another round, and then shortly thereafter another round. La Bayou is notorious for "fast service" and the drinks were great. 4 dollars = 4 cocktails. I LOVE VEGAS. La Bayou is also pretty interesting inside.. By interesting I mean "Rainforest cafe has been madeover by interior designer, Bubba". It has a Bayou theme and there's a plane in the roof. It's a fun "casino". Definitely check it out!!

After spilling cranberry vodka on my dress it was time to find a bar. Ramee, oh wise woman, suggested a leetle place called Hogs and Heifers just off of Fremont street. One tip, don't go off of Fremont street unless you know where you are going. Just sayin. So this bar is a combination of Roadhouse and Coyote Ugly. You go in, you sit down at the bar. The bartenders dance on the bar and then when you least expect it, you will be pulled onto the bar to dance. Do not say no to the bartenders.. one could open a bottle with her cleavage. seriously. The great thing about this bar are the bartenders. They insult men, serve quickly, and are, for lack of better word, hot. It was a blast and now the Husband thinks all bars in the South are like this and so when we one day go to Louisiana I'm afraid he will be disapointed...

After bar dancing and gambling and fried food I applied for my residency card. I jest. We headed back to the Strip, stopped at a Mini mart, and enjoyed the view from Ramee's room with some cold beer. It turned out to be a great night and the Husband and I cannot thank Ramee enough! When she'll visit we'll take her to our local cafe where the waitresses are not fast and do not dance on the bar. Las Sigh..