Vegas - Part 2

The conference that Blair went to seemed to be really well organized.  While he was working, manning a booth, networking, and going to classes, they had daily activities for the spouses.  You could go to 2 activities per day, if you wanted.  There were a few I signed up for, and the first was the Bellagio Day Trip.  The Bellagio was hosting a special exhibit of Dale Chihuly glass, so we went to explore.  I had already seen a few Chihuly glass exhibits and love his work.  So I knew this was an activity I didn't want to miss.  

This stunning piece is actually a chandelier, called Fiori di Como, by Chihuly....and consisted of 2,000 hand-blown glass blossoms!!  Gorgeous.

Here's the small gallery.  We got a personal "tour"...which was really just a lady giving us a 10 minute talk about Chihuly's biography and his special pieces.

The exhibit was smaller than I expected, but still just as beautiful as always.

 I love the unique shapes and the vibrant colours he uses!

Aren't they fancy?!

I also found out the the Bellagio decorates their Conservatory and Botanical Gardens for the season.  We visited in late October, so it was decorated for Fall.

Yes, that sign says it's an 835 pound pumpkin!!!  And then there was a scarecrow display, which reminded me of the Wizard of Oz.

And a talking tree??  With eyes that move around and watch people??  Creepy.

But this beautiful rose apple made up for the creepy tree.  Almost.

And one of the best parts of the day.....World's Largest Chocolate Fountain.  Guinness Book of World Records certified.  Cool!

Worst part of the day:  YOU CAN'T EAT FROM IT!  What a mean tease!  What's the point of a large chocolate fountain if you can't enjoy the chocolate???  I mean, it's pretty and all. (and yes, it is pretty).  But still.  Kind of lame.

But...the spouse group tour guide made up for it by buying us each a scoop of gelato.  Yum!  I ate it too quickly and forgot to take a picture.  However, here's a picture of the delectable treats that enticed me into bringing Blair back later that trip.  :)

And the view on our walk back to the hotel....from the other side of the Bellagio fountains:  Ballys and Paris hotel/casinos.  Simply beautiful.