High on the Las Vegas Highland Games

 High on the Las Vegas Highland Games

T’is the season of fairs and festivals and we’re taking in our share. After whooping it up at the Clark County Fair and Rodeo recently, we also had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Las Vegas Celtic Gathering and Highland Games. We last attended these traditional Scottish games when we were in New Zealand and really enjoyed the spectacle. We were hoping Las Vegas’ Celtic ‘gathering’ would be just as much fun with its Heavy Athletics, Highland Dancing, and Bagpiping competitions. It’s a great way to soak up some Celtic/Scottish culture.

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Leprechauns… They’re Everywhere!

Leprechauns… They’re Everywhere!

It’s that time of year again. St. Patrick’s Day is at the end of the week and it appears that leprechauns are just about everywhere. Leprechauns, those mythical, red-bearded, pipe-smoking little men all dressed in green who cobble shoes and are prone to mischief, are out there in great numbers, especially at this time of year.

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