3/5/11

For my daily photo of our full day in Berlin, it had to be the wall.

We explored the majority of the city in one full day (well the central area). Both of us discussed that Berlin was different than what we expected, but couldn't put our finger on what it was. A city rich in history, a lot was learned and remembered about WW2, the Cold War and the Berlin Wall. Very interesting and a fantastic day.

2/5/11

I was lucky enough this week to do some traveling with my cousin. She is currently studying in the Netherlands, and it was lovely to see her and to catch up. Thought I'd post a photo from each day of our trip, and here is day one. She also has a fantastic travel blog, and its been great reading her stories of the past three months. We had a good chat about keeping up a blog, which got me a wee bit motivated to get back into mine, but also allowed me to decide on a date when to complete my blogging journey.

Traveling with someone is always a bit more fulfilling then alone I feel. Traveling alone has its benefits, but its always nice to have someone else with you to share the sights, local culture, and the general adventure of being in a new place.

This pic is taken on the first train from the Berlin airport to the city centre. I got confused, and slightly lost, but made it there in the end. I also loved the look of the seats- almost a little graffiti-like.

28/4/11

Royal Wedding day! We went to a local pub to watch it, and what a great idea. It was quite neat to watch it in a public space, to hear the 'oohs' and 'ahhs', champagne popping and cheering. I loved it!

28/4/11

The Royal Wedding is tomorrow...
What can I say about it that you don't know already? I've heard that Canada is wedding mad, and over here it's crazy. I thought I'd take some photos of the shopfronts in town, as many have decorated for the big day.

Are you watching the wedding? If you are home in Canada, is your alarm set for 4am?

We are planning to go to the pub to watch- should be fun.




Even simple bunting in windows creates a festive atmosphere

My fave wine shop in town (Tanners) has a fun window display

Tanners window...


Even the knitting shop in town is in the spirit...

24/4/11

Last week were were skiing/snowboarding in the Alps at Val d'Isere. It was pretty awesome... hundreds of kilometers of piste, thousands of meters of vertical drop and stunning scenery. Just make sure you keep your elbows up in the lift queues- it's every many for himself.

16/4/11

I decided to treat myself to some springy pumps (or flats as we'd call them at home) today. M&S has some cute shoes in this season. Wedges are also quite in this season, and that will be my next purchase. I read so many fashion blogs these days, I thought I'd do a mini fashion post of my own.

M&S shoes are quite comfortable at first wear, and don't need to be broken in like shoes in other stores- thats the worst.

What spring item have you purchased this season for your closet?

I expect responses from this question readers- I know you are out there! Comments are my motivation to post, and its always nice to hear from you :)

Going on a little vacay as of today so looking forward to reading your responses when we are back. Have a good week and happy Easter!

15/4/11

The annual cartoon festival is in town this weekend. If you remember from last year I posted pics of the artists work. Since I saw these on the first day of the festival things were just starting to take shape.