The sports book room at the Circa is the largest in the world .  Three stories. 1000-person viewing capacity for free and other private boxes, where you can host events. Recliners are another option in the Legends Club for comfort, food and beverage service, with a minimum order. You can wager on all sports events, even bull riding. Unfortunately, I never had a chance to use it.  Perhaps on my next trip, which could be next month. Had meals today from the California Hotel.  First a take-out of saimin ( my computer insists this should be simian, and keeps changing it ) and BBQ. Then a minor splurge for dinner. Broke even on the poker machine. Was invited to the Circa Legacy Club on the 60th floor for champagne. Woke up early to prepare for my trip back home.  The concierge said Bell Trans was $15 plus tip and taxi was at least $50 plus tip.  Took a taxi, and it "only" cost $35, plus tip.  That dome is the abuilding Venetian Sphere, an entertainment center with 18,600 seats t

  We left Honolulu yesterday, and I had to transfer in San Francisco. San Francisco Airport looks new and spiffy.  Haven't been here in at least four years.  The United Club is also nicer looking, but far too small.  People need to wait to find a seat.  I had a soup and beer, caught the flight to Las Vegas.  Business class on United was terrible.  The seat had no leg rest and reclined maybe two inches.  Better than the next plane to Vegas which had no adjustment.  Worst of all, I asked for peanuts or chips, and the steward said that I needed to go to their magazine and pay for ordering them.  I said, isn't this business class?  He said no, this is first class.  United?  Can you believe this? The sun was setting, so after leaving Honolulu at 8:45AM, landed in Las Vegas at 9:30PM .  A taxi to the Circa with tip would have cost around $50.  Took Bell Trans for $20, with tip.  The problem is that the van has other passengers heading for the Strip.  Las Vegas Boulevard is undergoing