Can't keep calm, we're going to Las Vegas. Lobster rolls

  

Las Vegas Strip 2018 (top) and 2025 (bottom)

This morning, we started the day the only way that makes sense when in Las Vegas: with empanadas and cachapas at our favorite spot. If we'd stay here longer, they might as well name a table after us.

After breakfast, we took a little stroll and - in a moment of sweet nostalgia - looked for the hotel where we stayed when we got married.

Feeling adventurous (and possibly overly optimistic), we decided to ride the Las Vegas Monorail from our end of the Strip to the southern end. Promised: a sleek journey above the streets with great views of the Strip. Reality: a backyard tour featuring parking garages, service alleys, and some thrilling roofs. The only highlight was the surprisingly clear view of the Sphere, which is honestly so impressive it made up for at least two parking structures.

After our underwhelming transportation adventure, we popped into the Hershey’s store for some chocolate and headed back to the hotel after that. A quick gym visit and an even quicker dip in the pool made for a refreshingly nice midday break.

For the afternoon, we grabbed 24-hour bus passes and headed off in search of Luke’s Lobster. After some heated negotiations, we settled on four lobster sliders, and let me tell you: worth it. So fresh, so buttery, so... gone in 60 seconds.

We walked off our lobster feast with a nice stroll back to the hotel, then made our way up to the tower to catch the sunset with some drinks. Because what’s more Vegas than sipping cocktails 108 floors up while the city below starts to sparkle?

Planning to end the night on a sweet note, we headed to the hotel restaurant for dessert - only to find it had already closed. At 8pm! But, as always, Starbucks came to the rescue.