Las Vegas Trip-Part IV

On Friday, we hopped on a bus and rode toward downtown to a pawn shop. But this wasn't just any pawn shop, it was the "Pawn Stars" pawn shop. Now, if that means nothing to you, you know how I felt when Don's entire family was talking excitedly about it the previous day. "Pawn Stars" is a reality show on the History Channel (my dad had to explain this to me) that documents the owner of a pawn shop, his crazy employees and the weird things that are brought into the shop.

It was quite the experience. There was a line outside the pawn shop, a bouncer wearing a gun on his thigh letting people in a few at a time (his name was Johnny Law and he was really pretty nice) and some really strange things in the pawn shop (i.e. Olympic medals, Super Bowl rings, an antique motorcycle). I've since watched a few episodes, and it's actually kind of interesting.



Here we are, outside the pawn shop (who would've thunk it?)...

After we returned from our trip to the pawn shop, we did some walking around the grounds of the Flamingo. We were looking specifically for the gazebo where the wedding was to take place, but we happened across a lot of stuff I didn't even know was there.

A view of our hotel...

Found it! The gazebo where Don's brother and fiance were tying the knot the next day...

Another waterfall...

A pretty little covered walkway (and yes, everything at the Flamingo is pink)...

More waterfalls...

On Saturday morning, we walked down toward the Mirage for a little photo shoot (you'll see what I'm talking about in a minute). On the way, we passed Caesar's Palace and this pretty fountain...

And a sculpture of dolphins outside the Mirage (I love dolphins!)...

And a large pond with yet another waterfall (this is where the volcano goes off every night)...

The other side of the volcano...

Ah, here is what we came for. Don's parents took this same picture of him the first time he visited Las Vegas. He has since taken this exact same picture every time he goes back. He has one from 1995, 2005 and now 2010.

On the way back to our hotel, we passed the Venetian. I thought this bell tower was really pretty.

Coming Up: Las Vegas Trip-The Final Installment: The Wedding