It was our first time in Las Vegas last year and we stayed at the Riviera and you are right, it was a terrible dump. I thought the cocktail waitresses were older than the casino, but I did get one of the best prime rib dinners I have eaten at one of the restaurants there. Vegas was something to see, being an American, but I don’t have an urge to ever go back.
“Vegas was something to see, being an American, but I don’t have an urge to ever go back.”
I agree. Just returned from first Vegas trip 4 days ago. The over-hyped boxing match was rolling into town as I was leaving. A city of excess. People watching was instructive. Some observations - too many people not aware of their immediate surroundings - and walking with smart phones contributed to this. Bad manners prevalent in a confined areas. Street hustlers - giving away “free” $200 gambling credits. A man in his late 30s walking out of a casino with a face of despair and anger - most likely losing money at a faster rate than he earned it. A sad place really despite its superficial fun and good times image.