Las Vegas: Pool Days, Concert Nights

Travel Journal

Aug 23

This was the day in Vegas I had been looking forward to since before we even got on the plane.

Almost immediately after booking our flights and hotel for this trip, I realized The Killers would be doing a two-week residency in Vegas. So I very quickly booked a ticket to one of the shows. The chance to see one of my favourite bands in their hometown? Yes please!

My friends and I kicked off the day with a brunch at Mon Ami Gabi, in our Paris Las Vegas hotel.

Two Polaroids. One of a large fruit crepe on a plate. The other is a person smiling with a plate of eggs. — *Brunch at Mon Ami Gabi (Aug 2024)*

Nothing hits the spot quite like berry crepes on a patio.

Then we went for a short walk along the Strip before heading back to our hotel for what I’ve dubbed as Pool Day.

The group of us decided to book a cabana at the Paris Las Vegas pool, which was such a good idea. It reserved us a shaded cabana tent (shade is very important for this group) with a TV, fans, and a fridge to keep our drinks cold.

Two Polaroids. One of three people taking a selfie in a pool. One of two people giving a thumbs up in a pool in front of an Eiffel Tower. — *Hanging out at the Paris Las Vegas pool (Aug 2024)*

It was such a relaxing way to spend the afternoon – taking dips in the pool situated right underneath the Vegas Eiffel Tower, sipping on a pina colada under the sun. It’s not something I get to experience often, being from Toronto, so I cherish those sunny pool days.

Before I knew it, it was time to get ready for my concert that night!

Two slices of pizza. One has pepperoni and sausage, and one has sausage and cheese. — *Secret Pizza (Aug 2024)*

We stopped at Secret Pizza, a little joint in the Cosmo down a narrow hallway serving up deliciously cheesy slices of pizza, for a good bite before the show.

I’d never been to a concert alone before, and when I found my seat, I started to feel a bit silly. There was no one to talk to or get hyped about the concert with. Had I made a mistake doing this on my own?

Three Polaroids. Two of a band on the stage at a concert. One is a person giving a peace sign in front of a sign that reads "The Killers Live in Vegas". — *The Killers at the Colosseum (Aug 2024)*

But once The Killers came out and the music started, I knew this wasn’t a mistake at all. It was an epic show where I didn’t have to worry about anything but how much fun I was having.

It was such a great experience, and I’m glad to do it at the Colosseum in Vegas.