“Well… Zach made it back…”

That was my first thought as I slowly returned to consciousness this morning. Even as a writer, it’s hard for me to describe the things I’ve done in the past 16 hours since landing in Vegas. It’s difficult to identify whether the tingling in my body is pure excitement or the lingering effects of the multiple energy drinks still in my system.

We started our evening sipping drinks elaborately prepared by the flair bartenders at Harrah’s Carnival Court. Their mix of bottle tricks and middle school humor make this a must see for an afternoon break between the tables. Even at an early 5pm the bartenders are full of both talent and antics. This shouldn’t be surprising from a hotel that hosts the annual Ultimate Flair Bartending Championships.