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Thursday, May 1

Las Vegas Trip ~ Bellagio Hotel, Conservatory and Botanical Garden Feb 2014

For our first breakfast meal in Vegas, me and my roommate were brought to Bellagio Hotel by our gracious hosts for a surprise fancy meal. The hotel in its grandeur is decorated with theme for the Year of the Horse with the extravagant display of their Botanical Garden.


The way to the cafe was simply beautiful. After passing the huge silver horse statue, we followed the trails of colorful flower decors on the ceiling leading us towards the Botanical Garden.


The Cafe Bellagio is located at the other side of the Botanical Garden. The entrance of the cafe was filled with hotel guests and visitors waiting to be seated. The inside was grand and spectacular with courteous and well-mannered servers.

***More pictures of the Botanical Garden down below ^_^

Our exquisite meals matches the perfect ambiance of the place. Simply bliss.

Breakfast at Cafe Bellagio: Maryland Crab Cake Benedict

Breakfast at Cafe Bellagio: The Garden
Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden Theme: Chinese New Year

All the flowers that were used are real and are replaced every 2 or 3 days to keep the garden looking beautiful and fresh. The flowers are being replaced manually and usually takes an hour or two to replace it.

Chinese Calligraphy
These characters spell "FU" which carries the meaning of Blessing, Happiness, and Good Fortune

Year of the Horse - 2014
Year of the Horse begins January 31st. In Chinese culture, horses represents power.

Chinese Money Tree
A symbol to bring good fortune to the Chinese while still living and in the after-life. Also used to guide spirits to heaven and provide wealth while there. The meaning has been handed down from ancient Chinese legend that a person shall grow wealthy through hard work and relying on one's own sweat and blood.

Chinese Children
Six happy children dace in the garden celebrating the Chinese New Year. Their colorful outfits are handmade from fresh flowers such as carnations and an assortment of chrysanthemums.

Chinese Children
Six happy children dace in the garden celebrating the Chinese New Year. Their colorful outfits are handmade from fresh flowers such as carnations and an assortment of chrysanthemums.

Pedestal Lanterns
The stone lanterns displayed in the garden come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles.


Ding-Pots
These vessels commonly made of bronze, widely used for cooking, could only be possessed by an official or a king. The replica shown is an example of a pot that would be used for worshipping in a Chinese 

Pavillion
- are covered structures without surrounding walls and are a traditional part of Chinese architecture. While often found in temples, pavillions are also featured in Chinese gardens and parks to offer shade and a place to rest.

Zigzag Bridge
The whimsical zigzag bridge is a representation of the concept that with each turn as you cross the bridge a new view is presented. It is also believed that evil spirits can't easily turn corners so Zigzag bridges serve as protective barriers.

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Missing Vegas... and missing YOU the most!

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