March 2005
While in Las Vegas Gloria and I stayed at the luxurious Luxor, modeled on the Great Pyramid at Giza in Egypt.
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Las Vegas, Nevada March 2005 |
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While in Las Vegas Gloria and I stayed at the luxurious Luxor, modeled on the Great Pyramid at Giza in Egypt. |
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Here is the front of the Luxor Hotel. The reflecting pool is gone now and a tram station is in its place. The camera position of this postcard is about where a tall obelisk stands. |
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This side view of the Luxor taken from the Mandalay Bay gives a better idea of what the casino/hotel looks like today. |
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Of all the hotels and casinos that we visited the Luxor has created the most detail around its Egyptian theme. This is a view of one side of the lobby. |
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Here is the other side of the lobby. In the center is a giant arch that you walk through to the slots and gambling tables. |
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This is part of the long registration area, with beautiful paintings of Egyptian life. However, the clerks complained about the low lighting. |
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Right across from the registration desk are these gigantic, full-sized replicas of statues depicting Ramses the Great. |
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This shopping area and others have shops that feature Egyptian souvenirs, some of which are very high quality. The camels shown here talk to passers-by. |
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Egyptian art, artifacts, and paintings are found all over the lobby and in the restaurants. |