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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.
A Morning in South Beach and an Afternoon at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
This private built residence turned museum was amazing. I think I finally convinced Justin into a limestone exterior for our dream home. I loved his tea house on the mangroves and the love he had for his gardens. The Italian/roman style "bath" will have to be a must for us too.
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.