Venice in VEGAS

You don't just see Vegas in Vegas. For instance, the ambiance at the Venetian Hotel was Venice, Italy itself. We went for a stroll along a cobblestone walkway, and witnessed the inviting ride in an Italian gondola where newly weds were taken across the grand canal. It was sooo romantic. The entertainers walking around and the living statues at St. Marks square were just as inviting. Of course, I shouldn't forget to mention the famous Madame Tussauds where we saw Whoppi and the infamous ghost rider.

Family in Vegas

My first visit to the US of A and everyday has been fantastic. That long excruciating plane ride was definitely worth it. When I arrived, my kuya Bong (older brother) with Ron and Robby (his sons) took me around. He said as long as I stayed on Vegas time I'm less likely to get a jet lag. He drove on the free way and the tunnels, the speed was freaky marvelous. By the time we got home for dinner I knocked out on the couch and revived the next day. My ate Kris (older sister) then took me to their place. I finally got to meet the kids, Kaetia, Kris and Dominique. They're as talented and crazy as I pictured them. We wrestled in the pool, Kaetia and I against the boys--and of course we WON victoriously. Sorry MEN! (they said they weren't boys anymore) . We stayed up late watching movies or hung out by the pool singing and talking. Ive been here less than a week and its been incredible. I'm really blessed to have such marvelous family. As the saying goes "When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses. "