http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/NayeliofNewEngland/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from NayeliofNewEngland en-us Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:21:44 +0000 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:21:44 +0000 Yes this has been part of a major turning point for me. The opportunities I've come across first out of necessity of distraction from personal stress and relief from my old work routine have become an expanded professional project. I've been able to be figure several things out along the way not everything but many things which is very good.But first I've got to get home.My plane left McC http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-Jersey/Newark/EWR/blog-195222.html I had my first plate of vanilla waffles this morning. Wow they were greatMandy and I hung out at the house then we went off to do our own thing. I looked up at the poster of Bally's Jubilee show. I would love to star in a show like thatToday was mostly phone calls and internet on my Treo relating to my work my office was the Bellagio today shopping and a call from Nancy about the apart http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Nevada/Las-Vegas/blog-195220.html I visited the Monte Carlo and Bally's today. I stopped by the Bellagio again. as well as the Paris. This time I was much more impressed with the Paris since I walked around more inside. I loved the crepes I missed them so much since I came back from France last January. I wish my best friend was here to share them with.I met up Mandy at Treasure Island and I met several of the Cirque du So http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Nevada/Las-Vegas/blog-195188.html My day todayLounged by the swimming pool today. Boy it was hot. It's difficult to be out there for long...even with a widebrimmed hat Met up Trin and Mike today at the mall we chatted up a bit at Starbucks gambled dined at the fabulous Ristorante Italiano at the Riviera they treated me and then we hung out by the pool in the evening. I went back to my hotel and freshened up. I decide http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Nevada/Las-Vegas/blog-195187.html I had an enjoyable breakfast at Sherwood Forest in my hotel this morning. I started with strawberries and cream a glass of cranberry juice followed by Eggs Benedict and a half grapefruit.I visited the Bellagio Hotel first today. It had a beautiful display of art. The fountain show was lovely I saw one to the tune of Hey Big Spender and another one to a Frank Sinatra song.Treasure Island h http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Nevada/Las-Vegas/blog-195186.html I'm off on my getaway trip I bought a oneway ticket...that's how much I have needed to vacate My first stop is Indianapolis. From there I'm on my ownHas Traveled To Within the U.S.New YorkNew JerseyPennsylvaniaVermontNew HampshireMassachussettsRhode IslandMaineFlorida KeysGeorgiaNorth CarolinaVirginiaIndianaIllinoisCaliforniaNevadaWashington D.C.MarylandHawaiiInternationallyCanadaCosta http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Connecticut/Fairfield-County/blog-190595.html I have arrived in Las Vegas. One carryon bag and one small backpack with my entertainment in it including my iPod nano my diary a purple pen and the book The Secret. The lightest I have ever travelled. My flight was at 7 a.m....I had booked it only about 6 days prior and it was oneway and got a smashing deal on the internet from where I was visiting friends in Indianapolis. There was http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Nevada/Las-Vegas/blog-190593.html I was on the internet at the house most of the day while my buddy was at the gym. I was searching for flights back to New York as I have several things to tend to at home. I booked one for the same day at 1015 p.m. tonight. I was lucky because tonight was the last night I could stay here and I could have stayed in a hotel again but again I needed to take care of some business on the east c http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Nevada/Las-Vegas/blog-192439.html My second day of this trip. It is so excitingToday is my birthdayI checked my email from the internet kiosk in the lobby...about 25 cents per minute. Well not today. I had five dollars in my hand but someone had left enough credit on there for me to check my email and browse around for events. Okay first birthday gift receivedI took a taxi about 13.00 to a Spa down by the Wynn Hotel. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Nevada/Las-Vegas/blog-190582.html