Five Countries Four Marlboroughs: Pawn Stars, Rick's Restorations, Grand Canyon and last night in the Casino!

We decided we would take the kids to Maccas for breaky before heading to the Las Vegas sign for pics. There was a guy there who would take your photo – and I knew from reading tripadvisor - the right thing to do was to tip. Tipping is starting to feel endless here – tip for this, tip for that…….TIP, TIP, TIP!

Then it was Terry’s turn for some fun. We drove to the Gold & Silver pawn shop that is featured in Pawn Starts on Foxtell’s History channel. The shop appears so much bigger on TV and was a little under whelming however we enjoyed looking around Terry loved having his photo taken with Steve. We then drove to Ricks Restoration's that is also featured on the History channel. To walk through the yard you had to pay $50 however we could see enough through the fence to satisfy our curiosity. We then drove to old Las Vegas for a look however there was no way I was going to take the kids down Fremont Street – it is meant to be crazy and anything goes.

Back to the hotel for a few hours to rest before another highlight of our trip - a helicopter flight to the the Grand Canyon! But why rest when we are only here for a short time? And just like that Terry and I went to check out the Luxor whilst the kids hit the wifi.

We were then picked up from the hotel and taken to McCarren Airport for our helicopter tour with Maverick. I had chosen the Wind Dancer sunset tour that flies over Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and Fortification Hill, an extinct volcano, and finally into the Grand Canyon for a champagne sunset.

Up, up, up and away we went. I was a bit nervous as I have only been in a helicopter once and our pilot seemed so young (I really am getting older) Up, up, up and away we went.

Before we knew it we were in the Canyon, champagne in hand. The boys scored the front seats for the flight from the canyon to the fuel stop - they were so excited. We then switched seats and I scored the front for the evening flight over the strip and back to the airport. Being in the front is a completely different experience – incredible! I thought to myself on the flight back how everyday we have done something so exciting – how could you top this trip??

Then back to Four Seasons, for dinner at the restaurant, before hitting the tables for one last night. As Terry and I walked past the roulette table, I could not believe what i saw. The sign I thought was $15 minimum was actually $15 minimum of $1 chips. All this time I had thought the chips were $15 - no they were $1! With no time to waste, I chose my favourite colour chips and I was off! Playing the tables is so much better than the machines - so much more atmosphere. As soon as I spoke, everyone wanted to talk to the Australian – although I did get sick of having to repeat myself. I had to speak so proper for people to understand me. I played about four different tables and had an absolute ball and walked away even. Why oh why hadn't I realised the table minimum before the last night??!! It just means I may have to come back again one day……..my 50^th?

That night I fell into bed – absolutely exhausted. Vegas had finally worn me out. Three really late nights, three huge jam packed days. Although I love, love, love Vegas, I am quietly relieved I am leaving.

I. AM. EXHAUSTED.