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Report from Reno: Dzot's Final Thoughts

[Ed. Note: Before he signs out on his Report from Reno, Hotel Maven Dzot gives us some of his final thoughts on the biggest little city in the world.]

Even though this confirmed Vegas junkie went to Reno with a cynical attitude, I couldn't help be somewhat charmed and not just by all the eccentricities.  The folks in Reno were an easy-going, friendly bunch -- almost Norman Rockwell-ish in their ways; this in contrast to the intensity that permeates Vegas.

Even in the casinos, the dealers were very tolerant of those who might make transgressions of etiquette. In Vegas, confusion about when you can split or double down might induce stern looks or strong words from a dealer who can barely speak English (at Mandalay Bay I believe the policy is to spit on you).  In Reno the nice lady will smile and take a moment to gently educate you in her warm western drawl.  She'll probably even call you "Honey".

I wouldn't give up a Vegas trip for Reno.  But I wouldn't hesitate to go back again.

[Another Ed. Note:] In case you missed one, you can find the rest of the Report from Reno stories here. Additionally, Dzot wasn't the only one who thought the Peppermill was created by a man who frequently dropped acid back in the day. Reno Tripping has affectionately nicknamed the place the Trippermill.

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