February 1, 2018
I am wide awake in my room at Cosmopolitan at 6:00 am. I am out at 6;30, on a mission to get photos of the Bellagio conservatory while people are still sleeping. This year’s Chinese New Year is Year of the DOG and I love dogs and want to take photos of all the DOGS.
Here is where the people mover used to be:
Sun rising over Las Vegas:
And a million photos of the conservatory.
I have always and forever wanted to have breakfast at the Bellagio Cafe and never have until today. And it is a good thing I did since as I write this post, the cafe is gone. In it’s place is a bakery of some sort, probably the very expensive kind of sort.
After eating, I played Cleopatra Keno. Fun fact: The Cleopatra Keno machines here have the second best pay tables I have seen in Vegas. The first best is Rainbow in Henderson. I didn’t win though.
I head back to Cosmopolitan to play a bit before checking out. 
Up next: I check out of Cosmopolitan and go to Planet Hollywood for a massage using a Groupon. I am writing this so far after it happened that I am not sure what I did with my luggage so I am going to go ahead and assume I brought it to the spa with me. My bag is very small and it would maybe fit in a locker? Or did I leave it all the way at the end of the world that is the bell desk at Cosmopolitan? We will never know.
Massages are a very great thing to do in Las Vegas. Especially when you pay for them before you arrive. This way if you are losing, they are “free” and if you are winning, they are a bonus surprise.
After my massage, I lost $60 before getting on the bus to go Downtown. I am checking into Fremont for the second time on this trip.
I want to go to bed as soon as I check in. It is 6:00. I am exhausted. But of course, I do not do that and instead, go gamble. I did that thing where I went up and down and then down some more before getting back up. At 11:30, I was back in the room and in bed to sleep forever.
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When we went in December 2017 we loved the Aria buffet. Sucks that you didn’t.
Glad you’re back posting!
I was just thinking the other day… geez, whatever happened to Jennifer and her blog?? Imagine my surprise when I got an email notification! 🙂 I’m glad you are back as your posts always make me laugh, thanks!
BTW, I’m sure any Nevada store would have cheaper cigs than New York, right?!
Hi Steph! I bought full priced cigarettes in NY recently and they were $14. My corner bodega charges me $11. So absolutely yes, they are cheaper anywhere in Nevada.
I love your trip reports Jennifer and this one did not disappoint. I would have carried those socks in my pocket for the rest of the trip, I have no shame. The escalator story was great but sorry you missed your bus. You did have a lot of nice hits and congratulations on all of them. I’m going to AC for two nights at the end of April, I may have to try the dirty sock method. LOL.
Take care, Jim
Hi Jim! I hope you have a fantastic time in Atlantic City and don’t have to carry dirty socks around.
oh wow – another great read from Jen…. loved it…. some good hits, good pics, comps you still have = means go back and use them… you make a LV trip sound so much fun and I always feel like I am there with you!
Thanks Nancy!!
Thanks for posting. I’ve missed your trip reports
Thanks Dee Dee!
What a pleasant surprise to see you’re back! I love your style of writing, and you seem to write what I’m thinking. Can’t wait for more!
Thanks Jan!
Nice to have you back. Great Report
Thank you!
Avoid the Steak at all costs at the Fremont buffet, but their Spare Ribs and Chinese dishes are okay. Also, their rolls make a good late night snack. Their crap game is the best in Vegas, but their B.J. games are unplayable
Fremont only offers 2x odds on craps and their blackjack is double deck. Where is your information coming from?
Thanks to RF I have come across your blog, which I’m really enjoying working my way through.
Your sense of humour really appeals to this English gent and I like how you write. However, I feel that I am missing photos on your posts that you refer to, unless that is part your style?
Hi Ade!
I typically do post the photos I am referencing although to get this report out, I did a last minute rush job and it is possible I missed a couple. I do have about 27 photos leftover where I have absolutely no idea where they belonged. Welcome to my mystery novel blog.
Thank you for having me Jennifer!
Your blog was fun and you certainly managed to get around Vegas a lot in order to lose your money. I’m looking forward to the next mystery novel 🙂
Thanks Ade!
Welcome Back!!! Such a fan…excited to have 2 more to look forward to. Now that my Mom’s gone I only do solo trips and always feel like you’re reading my mind.
Aw, I am sorry about your mom! I used to bring my mother on trips to Vegas and so many things remind me of her there.
I wasn’t Impressed with the Aria buffet either. The Bacchanal is so much better on so many levels.
I still haven’t tried Bacchanal. I get so lost every time I go inside Caesars so I just stopped going there.
Love you and your reports…glad you’re catching up.
Aw, thanks so much Lorraine!