When I visited the legendary city of Las Vegas for the first time earlier this year, I was not sure I would ever want to go back. The people, the flashing lights, the "sin city" atmosphere -- it can only be described as overwhelming and over the top.

But, after looking through some of my photographic memories, I found myself thinking that a return trip might not be so bad. The beauty of the surrounding landscape was something I definitely had not expected. I just need to keep in mind that there is more to Vegas than its nighttime sensory assault. And, just becase after a few days I may be ready to escape, it does not mean I will never return.