Las Vegas Nevada - Sin City

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Can you believe that the military sent me to Las Vegas as my first duty station in the Air Force? The Air Force was definitely good to me.

At the ripe age of 18 years old, I was stationed in luminous Las Vegas. The city never slept. Where else could a person get Steak and Eggs for as little as 99 cents? We casino hopped every other weekend. I couldn't believe how such a place existed. I actually fell in love with the bright lights.

While stationed in Las Vegas, I began my singing hobby. Before I knew it, I was singing with bands. Talking about getting out of a comfort zone, I was terribly shy.

A lot has changed in Las Vegas since 1981. Every time I go to Las Vegas, I get lost. The streets have changed dramatically.

My life in Las Vegas was exciting. I felt like an adventurer and in constant flux. It's one thing to visit Las Vegas, it's another to actually live there. You see, I had an overload of the senses. We were constantly on the go.

Below is how Las Vegas would look on a typical evening.






Las Vegas

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The only thing I regret is that I didn't go to the shows on the Strip. Many people know that Las Vegas is known for their shows. Lets face it, the King of Rock and Roll performed in Las Vegas regularly. Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Junior, Dean Martin, Wayne Newton, and many others performed at the casinos in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, Elvis had already passed away by the time I arrived in Las Vegas.

King of Rock and Roll - Elvis Presley






Elvis in Vegas

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As I mentioned before, Las Vegas has really changed. Below is a casino that really caught my mind's eye.

Luxor Casino






Luxor Casino, Las Vegas, NV

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The Luxor Casino is exquisite and the concept came from the Temple of Luxor in Egypt. Below are actual pictures of the Temple of Luxor in Egypt.






Luxor, Luxor Temple, Egypt

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Statue In Luxor Museum, Luxor, Egypt

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Luxor Temple, Egypt

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Colossi To Thutmose II At Temple Of Luxor, Luxor, Egypt

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My desire to visit Santorini Greece matches with my fascination to see Egypt. One can only see why Las Vegas designed a casino from the Great Temple of Luxor.


Below are newer Las Vegas casinos. The one below looks like something out of a fairy tale.







Casino And Hotel Complex, Las Vegas, U.S.A.

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Here's a breath taking photo. Be sure to visit the Mirage Casino in Las Vegas.







Mirage Hotel waterfalls, Las Vegas, Nevada

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Yours Truly,

Johnetta Matthews