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Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel; the Anniversary Getaway We Almost Talked Ourselves Out Of
Wow. How time flies! Its been 5 years this June we've been married, I know its cliche to say but time does really move fast and slow at the same time. Anyways we were debating which hotel to book for this little early and very winter getaway in the mountains,
I’m Not a Zoo Person but Calgary Zoo’s Penguin Plunge Made Me Reconsider
I was honestly kind of avoiding it since I'm not a huge fan of zoos and would rather see animals in there natural environment. But while watching YouTube a recommended video popped up about what to do in Calgary and the Zoo was highly recommended, largely because of the penguin plunge. Its this walk through corridor with tanks and planforms for the penguins and you can get real up close to them. While I was watching them swim around and build nests with pebbles, one of them splashed me! He got me real good and then I smelt like salt water and fish for the afternoon.
The Terrace Restaurant at Mission Hill; the Okanagan Bucket List Dinner
For years I've had the terrace restaurant on my bucket list. The beautiful views and out of this world food and service I couldn't wait to see. The world renowned Mission hill winery right along the Okanagan lake is like stepping into a Italian winery. The terrace restaurant is built on two wings with an outdoor amphitheatre between, all overlooking the lake and the vines. Since Justin booked it, I wasn't really sure of the cost, until we sat down and the preplanned out 5 course meal boasted a price of over 150 per person. Needless to say we didn't do anything else for our anniversary a couple weeks later. Lol Have to say I would Definity go back and do a tour and tasting in the future.
Sulphur Mountain Banff; Gondola vs Hike and Why I’ll Never Hike It Again
Having done the hike up sulfur mountain under the gondola because Carla and I didn't want to spend the money last time, it was sure a nice change to actually ride it up.
Sparkling Hill Resort; the weekend getaway that started with a life lesson
Barney: "What is my second word that begins with B-O-N?"
Ted: "Bon Jovi"
Barney: "What's my third favourite word that begins with B-O-N? BONUS! As in end of the year bonus."
This HIMYM episode is still one of my favourite standalone episodes. It makes me laugh every time.
For years I've had the terrace restaurant on my bucket list. The beautiful views and out of this world food and service I couldn't wait to see. The world renowned Mission hill winery right along the Okanagan lake is like stepping into a Italian winery. The terrace restaurant is built on two wings with an outdoor amphitheatre between, all overlooking the lake and the vines. Since Justin booked it, I wasn't really sure of the cost, until we sat down and the preplanned out 5 course meal boasted a price of over 150 per person. Needless to say we didn't do anything else for our anniversary a couple weeks later. Lol Have to say I would Definity go back and do a tour and tasting in the future.