It’s every Trekker’s dream vacation.  My son Chris and I attended the Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas in August, 2016, for the 50th Anniversary of the franchise. It was an exciting and informative experience.   I watched the very first Star Trek episode in 1966, and I haven’t missed an episode in any series in the franchise since.  Chris began watching with me when he was little, and it’s been “our thing” ever since.  

We went to the convention last year to  celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of Star Trek and learned 2017 would honor the 30^th Anniversary the Star Trek: The Next Generation.   We knew we had to be there.  I’m so glad we did.  I don’t get that much one-on-one time with either of my boys now that they’re grown, and Chris and I had so much fun.  Last year we saw Terry Fador’s show at the Mirage,  enjoyed seafood at the Rio, and Sunday Brunch Buffet at the Bellagio.

This year we ate at Guy Fieri’s restaurant and shared the biggest burrito I’ve ever seen and fried ice cream!!’’

We love checking out the vendor’s room.  It’s absolutely packed with everything Star Trek that you can imagine – Tribbles, T-shirts, jewelry, books, posters, art, backpacks and lots and lots of photos.  Many of the cast members and other celebrities sign autographs there as well, and others just walk around to meet people. Chris found a phaser pillow and those are accent tables in various Federation shapes.

That was just the beginning of an amazing five days!!!