Spa Day & Dolphins

For some reason, this did not post on Tuesday! Thus, here's try #2!

My pal, Sarah, and her husband, Rob, are still in town. It's been such a treat to hang out and just be with them. Sarah happened to have a friend who had a nephew who is a dolphin trainer at the Mirage. (Did you keep up with that relationship?) He invited us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the dolphins this morning. After I picked up Sarah at Caesar's Palace, we went on over...and we waited...and we waited. We were so excited. Playing with dolphins ranks high on our bucket lists. We continued to wait and wait. We called the trainer. No answer... Yeah, he never showed up. So instead, we went to BLT Burger and had one of the best burgers I've ever had in my life. I am thankful we were able to muster flexibility and creativity in the midst of disappointment! Fried pickles certainly helped put smiles on our faces. 

Our next stop of the day was at Spa Mio at the M Resort. Oh yes, spa day, here we come! It was much like entering Heaven for several hours. We were greeted by a lovely staff of women, who showed us to the lounge area with fluffy couches and pillows. We were shown our lockers, the dressing areas, the bathrooms, the showers, the steam rooms and jacuzzi area, and we quickly understood what "bathing suit optional" meant! We were given plush robes and slippers, and treated to pineapple cranberry juice cocktails. The facial was perfect, but not nearly as wonderful as the simple bit of peace and quiet and relaxation with a friend. We sat outside by the pool under a palm tree afterward and chatted quietly. It really was a slice of Heaven.

Despite our best efforts to see a Cirque de Soliel show, we opted instead for a relaxing evening with our husbands and scarfed down mounds of sushi. I am so thankful to have Sarah visiting. Though she leaves tomorrow, it was beautiful time of renewed friendship. I really do think I am the luckiest person on earth!