Tuesday, August 6, 2013

day 7: more shopping before the drive towards fresno

Roast pork ham, apple chicken sausages, chicken chop, macaroni and cheese, waffles and pancakes, sweet confectionary, and more! Counters and counters of glorious food greeted us this morning at The Buffet restaurant in Monte Carlo Hotel. I have never seen such a spead for breakfast!

After 50 minutes drive, we arrived at The Fashion Outlet of Las Vegas. Unlike the two earlier outlets we visited which had open walkways, this was a completely air-conditioned mall. This time, I picked up mostly gifts for friends. Jerrain was thrilled to see Bath & Body Works at this outlet. She went all out and bought over $110 worth of lotions, fragrances and creams! Well done girl! Daniel didn't lose out to the girls and found some decent-looking ties and a watch from Kenneth Cole.

The rest of the day was spent mostly on the coach. We made a stop at Barstow Station, which made national headlines twice, according to Dave. Once for a big fire, and the other for a armed hostage situation. We also drove through the Central Valley, an agriculturally rich area, and we stopped at a Farmer's Market to sample and buy locally-grown cherries, apples, tomatos, figs, grapes and more.

Cost: Bath and Body Works $43.78, Coach wristlet $52.97, Kate Spade $232.32, Subway lunch $10

Nana Fund: $22 drinks at hotel lobby

Highlight: Big buffet breakfast at Monte Carlo Hotel