Live from Las Vegas

I'm on the top floor of the tower at Mandalay Bay and trying to take it all in. Or maybe trying not to take it all in. And certainly not being taken in by it all.
One thing I like is my room - it's the nicest I've ever stayed in, though I can't believe they charge an additional $13.99 per day for wireless internet. Even Holiday Inn Express gives it to you free.
The room has two queensized beds, a very large bathroom, with a tub seperate from the shower, all done up in tasteful jungle decor. Very slick flat screen TV in the bathroom, too, and another large one on the wall above the mini bar. I haven't turned either on yet; I wonder if they charge for that, too.
My rental car is a charcoal Nissan Altima. What I'm losing on the internet charge, I gained by using a coupon code for the rental, that included free loss damage waiver coverage.
It's easy to drive around here, though traffic crawled on the Strip. There are no trees, it's flat and the streets are well marked. I still got lost, but I could always see where I wanted to be since the hotel is bright gold and 34 stories tall. Gaudy would be one word for it.
Aiyeeeeee! I just noticed that the elevators at the other hotel at Mandalay Bay Resort (called The Hotel so I went there first) which is on the left side of the picture has elevators running outside the building. I'm glad to not be staying there.
Time to get my shoes back on and go for a drive. I noticed there was a Whole Foods Market between here and the airport so I think I'll go there for supper. Plus I have to get some new deodarant to replace the ghastly stuff I brought. Smells like those pine tree car fresheners. Ugh.