Germany visits Las Vegas

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming Maarten's mom, Inge, and her boyfriend, Carsten to Vegas and into our home.  I think they had a wonderful time seeing the sights, shopping and spending time with us.  They did a lot of wandering around the different hotel and casinos on the Strip.  I think they won about $250!!  I think they spent the good part of 3 days outlet shopping.  They couldn't believe how cheap everything is over here.  Carsten went home with six new pairs of shoes!  We made a trip to the Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon.  We were very lucky to have been in the park for sunset.  It was gorgeous!  That night we stayed in the beautiful little town of Williams, AZ and drove over historic Route 66 on the way back to Vegas.  Next time I make that trip I will be sure to make time to stop in Seligman, AZ.  It looked like a super cute town!  Special thanks to Uncle Greg for the recommendations! They came to see my show and really enjoyed it. Maarten's mom kept saying "wow!" when she saw us after the show.  I think we were a success! We also ate so much food!  Good chain restaurant American food.  We had IHOP, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Outback Steakhouse, hot dogs, pizza and even St. Paulie Girl beer.  It claims to be imported from Germany, yet the Germans had never heard of it!  Sorry Daddy! I think that a great time was had by all of us.  (As far as we know, they didn't leave with any back problems, so that means our comfortable futon is open to any guests coming to Vegas!) Here are some of the highlights.

Trip to the Grand Canyon South Rim (with a stop at the Hoover Dam):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Driving Route 66:

 

 

After seeing Jubilee!:

 

Lunch at Outback (the Bloomin' Onion was the favorite!):

 

 

Now that our guests are gone, it is back to just me, Maarten, Nate and Bailey.  It shouldn't get too lonely! Especially because we are on to the next exciting event...my Birthday week!  Hooray.