Our Honeymoon (Part Une)

So after a busy summer of travel and work, I’ve finally gotten around to write about our honeymoon! I left Vancouver and flew to Amsterdam via

Air Transat on June 23 and from Amsterdam opted for a quick flight over to Paris. There were strikes planned for train service so took the flight instead of the train into Paris. Upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle Marc was waiting for me!

A quick metro trip into the City, we popped out at our stop, only to get lost one of the many times over the 4 day

s we spent in Paris. I found a great deal on a room just a short walk from the Eiffle Tower.  As for most european hotel rooms, it was ‘quaint’.  The hotel itself was a great, the most amazing service from the front desk agent at Hotel Eiffle Park.

We had bought tickets to see Jack Johnson, but had no idea how to get there.  So after a quick nap and shower, we headed back down to the lobby to find that she had printed out detailed maps and got us a transit map for Paris.

Seeing Jack was a fantastic way to kick off the Honeymoon, it was a really unique venue and met several  other

Canadians.  We didn’t get to hear our wedding song, but really enjoyed the concert with most of the music played from the new album.

We spent the rest of time in Paris, doing the normal tourist trap activities; The Eiffle Tower, Hop on Hop off on the Rouge Bus and walking down the Champs Elysees.  One of my favorite afternoons was spent sipping on Rose at lunch while people watching in a small neighbourhood just off the ‘Champs’.

We had pre purchased our tickets for the Eiffel Tower, so no waiting in line!  There were some interesting characters down below, including the dreaded Gypsies, and extra Military Security.  Up top we were treated to a glass of Champagne, a Wedding Gift from my Great Aunt Bev and Uncle Bob.

A memorable dinner (one of the many we had while away), was at this restaurant that was completely hidden from the street, one we would not have found without again the friendly help from a front desk agent at our hotel.  We showed up without reservations, but were pleasantly entertained by the 40’s style Big Band playing and the friendly host who provided Champagne while we waiting and earnestly topped up whenever we were low.

Puppy Training

So Amigo has decided to become a very barky dog.  So much that I’m not allowed bringing him to work with me anymore.  The barking really started after we returned from our wedding in Mexico, and hasn’t let up since.  I feel very guilty about leaving him here alone at home all day, so once in awhile as a treat I take him to doggy daycare, which he seems to really like!

Its especially great for me cause he comes home all tuckered out, and he got to run around play with other puppies and bark to his heart’s content.  Today however he has been quite whiney  and basically driving me crazy.

Amigo also goes to puppy school once a week, and we’ve been working on some new training exercises that are supposed to be helping with his obedience.  I think I have one stubborn dog, cause we’ve been at it for 3 days and he still doesn’t even show signs of grasping what we are doing.

SATC Sneak Preview

I was lucky enough to go watch the Sneak Preview showing of the new Sex and the City movie last night!  Meaghan, one of my long time friends had a work function that gave us movie access and pre event cocktails.  Lauren was my date so the three of us hit up New York style for drinks at the Sutton Place Hotel.

The hotel ballroom was decorated in a Moroccan Theme and there was even a draw for a free pair of Manolos.  Sadly no one from our group won.

So my thoughts on the actual movie?  Well without giving away too many details, it is definitely all about the clothes and scenery.  The actual story line was so-so, but in the end I was still shedding a tear.  And not so awful that I won’t be seeing at least one more time this weekend.

After the movie, we crashed the local radio stations After Party at Joey’s on Burrard.  Free Cosmo’s and a great way to cap off the night.

Thanks Again Meaghan and Lauren!

Staycation Long Weekend

Well May long weekend and mother nature did not cooperate!  Amigo was supposed to be taking his first camping trip, but with the wet weather in the forcast, I did not think it would be wise to go camping in chilly temperatures and sleeping with a we dog.  So Amigo and I along with Treeva and her puppy Kobe,  spent Saturday in Stanley Park!

One of my favourite walks has been around Lost Lagoon cause its so close to our house, and its so serene that I sometimes forgot I’m in the middle of downtown Vancouver.  Amigo likes this walk, as there are lots of ducks and geese for him to lunge at!

I was hoping the long walk would tire Amigo out, but no such luck!  Kobe and Amigo played for an entire day, not sure how they pulled that off cause Treeva and I were tired!

We had a quick shopping stop at the Bow Wow Haus to check out their spring sale!  Amigo now has a handsome new collar that is supposed to help with his walking.  Help meaning that he doesn’t drag me on the walk and can actually start walking nicely.

Us ladies capped off our night, sipping on a bottle of Monster Rose and nibbling on Thai Rice Wraps with huge slices of Mango.

Hello world!

I’ve taken to the blog world to create an online update for our new family, since our dedicated wedding site will be coming down in a few weeks.  Stay tuned for our travels, ongoings in Vancouver and of course our fur baby Amigo!