| This Easter's holiday extravaganza involved the somewhat eclectic combination of Minneapolis and Las Vegas.  Minneapolis to visit the lovely Louise, Ben and Fiona, and Las Vegas to soak up some sun and take in the sights. |
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|  The weather in Vegas was perfect - hot enough to lounge by the pool, but not uncomfortable when ambling up and down the strip. We took in shows by the Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil's Ka (nothing to do with a small Ford vehicle, as it turns out) and something quite freaky involving lots of water called La Reve. All very exciting. World economic meltdown had reduced the Bellagio's room rates to Travel-lodge style prices which partly compensated for the shocking state of the pound.
The weather in Minneapolis was also unexpectedly pleasant. Last time we visited at Easter there was still snow on the ground, whereas this time it was mostly warm and sunny and just perfect weather for walking Fiona and Brodie round some of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes. |
 Here are some more of the pictures...