tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31410330333267218632024-02-19T00:30:12.979-05:00Lyradelmar's World TravelsTravel Intoxication.Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-25577709285811110712013-02-04T21:46:00.004-05:002013-02-04T21:48:56.518-05:00Back from Puerto Rico<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just returned from a delicious week-and-a-half work/pleasure trip to sunny Puerto Rico. I never tire of visiting this fabulous little island, for far more than the obvious gorgeous beaches, delicious food and electric ambiance.<br />
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I will be posting a brief recap of our stay there, complete with pictures. For now, I will link the main reason I traveled there - to shoot a special engagement session in Old San Juan.<br />
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Please <a href="http://cestlavieevents.blogspot.com/">click here</a> for all the juicy details on the engagement shoot and plenty of captures.<br />
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Promise to be back soon with updates.<br />
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xoxo,<br />
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LyrLyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-524590643950314572013-01-02T16:16:00.000-05:002013-01-02T16:22:35.712-05:00Brazil and Argentina 2012 - Part Two<div style="text-align: center;">
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Rio de Janeiro Brazil. is so much more than <i>Praia</i>, or beach...</div>
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Or exotic fruits and <i>sucos </i>(juices)</div>
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Or delicious cured meats like <i>Linguiça</i> (pork sausage)</div>
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Or colorful <i>favelas </i>(shanty towns)</div>
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So much more..<br />
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The main purpose of our trip to Rio was to attend a special International convention as delegates from the U.S. We stayed at the <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=255">Sheraton Leblon </a>and were not disappointed. Although distance-wise it is a bit removed from the popular Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, the views, resort amenities and comfort is well worth the price. Not to mention the luxury of a private beach. The hotel also conveniently provides free shuttles to and from the hotel to as many popular visitor destinations in Rio as possible. There are also other options to get around, including mini van shuttles the locals use ( I would proceed with caution using these unless you are somewhat fluent in Portuguese. Also, be warned, the mini-van chauffeurs do not believe in respecting speeding limits or safety precaution. It was one of the shortest but scariest rides of my life.:) You could always walk from the hotel down to Ipanema and Copacabana, which we did a few nights. Makes for a great little work-out and perfect opportunity to soak in the sights and sounds as well as the exotic<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carioca"> Cariocas</a> themselves.<br />
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A Capirinha or Carpiroska is a must when in Rio. </div>
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Hope you enjoyed. Many of these prints now available in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cestlavieart">Fine Art Photography ETSY Shop - C'est La Vie Art.</a> I invite you to browse my gallery, you might find the ideal artwork for an empty wall or personalized gift. </div>
Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-14085758897210825482012-10-10T18:08:00.001-04:002012-10-15T15:50:58.964-04:00Argentina and Brazil 2012 - Part One<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past August we had the marvelous opportunity to travel to two fascinating countries: Argentina and Brasil.<br />
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I will keep my narrative succinct. As always, pictures author the story so much better than I ever could. Let them write our journey in through Buenos Aires, Mendoza, and Rio De Janeiro for you...<br />
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We arrived to Buenos Aires with no specific expectations or set itinerary, but a lot of anticipation. Decided to let our moods and the city ambiance determine what we would do and see...<br />
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This resulted in the following routine: Explore city, eat <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churrasco">Churrasco</a> and all the other marvelous fare of Argentine cuisine, listen and dance <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tango">Tango</a>, drink <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortado">Cortados,</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malbec">Malbec. </a> Rinse, lather, repeat. A cycle we did not tire of quickly (with exception to the meat, unlike my husband I am no carnivore, I had my fill of steak after day two:)<br />
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Our stay in BA coincided with their yearly Tango Festival, fortunately for us we encountered quite a few street performers who took our breath away with their gorgeous renditions of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milonga">Milonga.</a><br />
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We were so inspired we decided to check out the National Academy of Tango and observe some Tango classes:<br />
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In between dance performances and exploring this intriguing city, we would happen upon one of the many delightful outdoor bistros or corner cafes that in BA, are quite ubiquitous. So reminiscent of those found in Paris, Rome or Barcelona, more importantly like their European counterparts, they offered one of my favorite treats of all: a cup of espresso, with a shot of milk. A cortado, or two. Or an Argentine Pastry, or two... Divine.<br />
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My hubby being far more adventurous than I, tried every single grilled protein he was offered at Parillada, including <i>"Plinilla" </i>grilled kidneys and hearts. This specific Parillada, was off the beaten path but recommended by locals - <a href="http://guialocal.com.ar/el_remanso_restaurant_y_parrilla.html">El Remanso</a>. Incredibly delicious and super affordable<br />
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At <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-18/beef-lovers-haven-local-wine-sate-buenos-aires-business-trippers-travel.html">Juan M's one of the finer restaurants in BA</a>, fine Churrasco and Malbec for far less than what you would pay in the U.S.<br />
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<br />Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-7987502112525611892012-07-03T00:12:00.000-04:002012-07-03T00:12:01.777-04:00What's new at C'est La Vie Art ShopIf you love Travel, Nature, Urban, Fashion, Food Photography (and more), then you'll love my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CestLaVieArt">Fine Art Shop, C'est La Vie Art</a>. Please take a moment and to visit and browse my more than 50 listings of a variety of, one of a kind, colorful and unique Fine Art Prints by clicking here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CestLaVieArt">C'est La Vie Art on ETSY</a>.<br />
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We have managed a few weekend escapes however, back in February we took a road-trip to Burlington, Vermont and Quebec City, Canada. Then in April I traveled to Florida to visit my maternal grandparents to take a very special Photo Shoot of them, more on that later on in the post.<br />
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And that is all the "traveling" we've done thus far. We do have a special camping trip planned for mid-July to Cape Cod,MA, so I'll be sure to document that little adventure and dedicate a post to it, in case others enjoy the beauty of camping as we do.<br />
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Stay tuned and as always, thank you so much for reading.Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-91410145074831753632011-12-13T16:42:00.000-05:002011-12-15T17:13:15.385-05:00Arizona and Utah 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Visiting the South Western portion of the United States is like traveling to another dimension in the space time continuum. I apologize in advance for this and possibly many future nerdy references, after six+ years of marriage, my sci-fi loving husband has indelibly etched his influence on my word repertoire, but I digress.<br />
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As is customary near or after our anniversary, the hubs and I decided to plan a romantic little getaway, a budget-friendly winter escapade. Unlike what is customary however, this time we hopped a five-and-a-half hour flight not across the Big Pond or to another country, but right here to the good ol' US of A.</div>
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To the glorious red-rock village that is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedona,_Arizona">Sedona</a>, and where we made our home-base for a few days renting our own little<a href="https://www.diamondresorts.com/"> studio complete with kitchen and all the amenities of home. </a> (Bell Rock Inn a division of Diamond Resorts, if anyone is interested.) We were able to save quite a few pennies buying groceries and cooking and packing our meals this way. Not to mention how fun it was to play house away from our house;)</div>
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Coincidentally our best meal in Sedona was at <a href="http://www.kenscreekside.com/restaurant.htm">Ken's Creekside Bistro</a>: Fresh, Gourmet, Organic and delectable fare. Highly recommend the goat cheese, sun-dried tomato and olive bruschetta it is absolutely brilliant.</div>
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And then how do I even begin to describe the 2-Billion year in the making Magnificence that is the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canyon">Grand Canyon</a>? I honestly find it nearly impossible to document with words. What I <b>can</b> say, is that this is one place in the world I believe everyone living in the States (and out of it) should visit once in their lifetime. It is worth every single penny, effort, challenge it takes to get there. Your eyes, mind and soul will thank you. Trust me.</div>
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We then drove our way up to Utah, through the desert, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painted_Desert,_Arizona">Painted Desert</a> the area where the Navajo and Hopi Indian tribes have called home for hundreds of years.... those mounds are naturally formed by erosion and natural elements like clay. Spectacular is an understatement.</div>
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The rest of the our stay was predominantly in the mountainous paradise that is <a href="http://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/index.htm">Zion National Park.</a> A rustic wonderland... We stayed at the <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g61001-d72990-Reviews-Best_Western_Zion_Park_Inn-Springdale_Utah.html">Best Western Zion Inn.</a> It was clean, central and relatively affordable but does not have any special charm. There are plenty more lodge/cabin like facilities (if that is what your looking for) in and around the Canyon.</div>
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We hiked and hiked, and explored and hiked some more....and were prized with a few rare, but beautiful sightings....</div>
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Had Pioneer Breakfasts at a <a href="http://www.wildcatwillies.com/">Good Old Fashion Country Saloon....</a></div>
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And then found our way to more hiking through naturally formed <a href="http://www.utah.com/stateparks/coral_pink.htm">Coral Sand Dunes</a>....</div>
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This romantic winter escape created two very happy campers, our last night in Scottsdale we went out for delicious Tapas at <a href="http://irunaaz.com/">Irunia.</a> Delicious food, nice ambiance:</div>
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<i>P.S. Have you checked out my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CestLaVieArt?ref=pr_shop">Fine Art Photography Shop C'est La Vie Art</a> yet? If not, I encourage you to do so. I am hosting a spectacular 25% off sale through December 28 to make room for more inventory, take a look, you might find something that tickles your fancy or is sure to make a loved one smile:) Thank you friends.</i></div>Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-227341659855331522011-12-01T00:39:00.000-05:002011-12-01T00:39:49.080-05:00Welcome to C'est La Vie Art ShopWe just got back from an incredible escapade to the SouthWest - Arizona and Utah. I have so much to tell you and so many great pictures to share about our adventures through the "frontier", I promise to post updates soon.<br />
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In the interim, I wanted to let you know that I am hosting a Mega End of Year Sale on all of the unique, custom, fine art photograpy art prints listed in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CestLaVieArt">ETSY shop - C'est La Vie Art</a>. Every single one of these prints were taken exclusively by me, all over the World, I'd love if you could take a peak and peruse for awhile. You may find something that tickles your fancy or may be the ideal gift for a loved one. I have marked down every single print 25% off the original price and will be hosting this sale from December 1st through the 28th! Thank you for stopping by and checking it out! A few samples of what is available listed below:<br />
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Thank you for stopping by and checking us out! Arizona and Utah recap is next!Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-61008226033555238332011-09-16T01:16:00.001-04:002011-09-18T17:38:42.025-04:00Evocative Thailand.<a href="http://arpa.smugmug.com/photos/i-3wf73h4/2/L/i-3wf73h4-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" i$="true" src="http://arpa.smugmug.com/photos/i-3wf73h4/2/L/i-3wf73h4-L.jpg" width="196px" /></a>Before embarking on our twenty one hour, (three airplane) adventure across eleven time zones and two continents into the Southern hemisphere of Asia, I had little to no idea about what we were about to encounter or experience. Like many of you, our knowledge of this intricate and interesting culture had been limited to an affinity for their delicious cuisine and the many ocassions we ordered Thai food for lunch or explored a great little Thai place in the city that boasted the best <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pad_Thai">pad thai</a> this side of Asia.<br />
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Trust me when I tell you there is significantly more to Thailand than their mouth-watering food. Albeit, when I think about it, Thailand's food is quite an accurate representation of it's culture: colorful, fresh, exotic, savory, sweet, and very, very spicy. A fusion of many different flavors and elements, a land of beautiful contrasts. Intoxicating. Thrilling. Mesmerizing. Memorable and quite simply....<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you so much for coming along on our journey to the Far East, stay tuned for where our next travel adventure will take us....</div>Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-10239785539845837152011-04-07T14:39:00.000-04:002011-04-07T14:39:18.396-04:00Thoughts on ThailandWe have booked a 15-day trip to Thailand for May!!! This is our first time traveling to Asia and I am simultaneously thrilled and a bit fearful on the unexpected. Trying to channel this fear into excited adventurous energy!<br />
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Our plan is to arrive to Bangkok, then travel to Chiang Mai, take day-trips to Chiang Rai and then fly to Phuket to spend 5 glorious days on the beach there and in Ko Phi Phi and other islands. Trying to focus all of my attention on the possibility of laying here…<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"></div>Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-42561028541697939072011-01-26T14:20:00.000-05:002011-01-26T14:51:56.531-05:00Puerto Rico - 2010<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://arpa.smugmug.com/photos/1149714697_wRdT7-L-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://arpa.smugmug.com/photos/1149714697_wRdT7-L-2.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em>Pasión. </em><em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plena">Plena.</a> </em><em> </em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasteles"><em>Pasteles.</em></a><em> Poder. Placer.....</em>all words that embody the isle of <strong><em>Puerto Rico. </em></strong>The Rich Port, "El Puerto Rico" as traders and merchants began to label it after Colombus first landed here. This is a special place, truly an "island of enchantment" <em>(Isla del Encanto)</em> as the natives proudly call this beautiful, lush piece of land, and rightly so.</div><br />
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and know that we are already planning our return, <a href="http://www.destination360.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/images/s/culebra-island.jpg">Culebra,</a> <a href="http://www.atpm.com/10.06/puerto-rico/images/aguadilla-beach-2.jpg">Aguadilla </a>and many other amazing places expect us back ...oh, and our beloved friends and family do as well!<br />
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Hope you enjoyed. <em>Les digo nenes, estuvo pero Brutal!;)</em>Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-86480083420602136412011-01-08T14:58:00.000-05:002011-01-08T15:00:54.473-05:00San Fransisco - 2010 (Finally!)(sorry, this post was a loooong time coming. Here are pictures from a little sisterly reunion in San Fransisco, March of 2010.) <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> I am not referring to a gender movement trying to make political and social reforms, not defining a network of feminists making leeway into a male-dominated world, and especially not referring to a <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1018785/">tween group of girls sharing their common interest for some magical pants!</a> ::cringes as I realize I actually own that DVD, hey, in my defense it has great scenery of Santorini. Reminds me of our fabulous trip there:: but I digress...</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">No, when I speak of <em>sisterhood</em> I am speaking of a deeply embedded, intricately strung group of emotional bonds that are sometimes difficult to explain through mere vowels and consonants. It is the conscious and subconscious intuition that you form a substantial part of something strong, special and very unique. For as you are uniquely individual - when you form a part of this sisterhood - you are reminded that you are never alone in the world...Your sisters are your soul mates. Your kindred spirits. Your Best Friends. (sometimes) Your Worst Foes. But always, and unequivocally a part of you that not even death can take away...</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/942044903_GDoyG-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="214" src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/942044903_GDoyG-L.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My sisters and I, albeit distinct in personalities and looks, shared a womb, a childhood, a history and whenever we get together, share so many laughs and tears. We can spend countless hours talking, reminiscing, planning, probing, teasing, debating, and really never getting tired of each other's company (unless we are all under Eve's Evil Wrath, then its 'run for the hills' time! lol) <br />
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We had the delicious opportunity to get together this May for a Sisterly rendevouz, my sis D and I traveled from New York to visit our baby sister M and her hubby in their lovely home on the outskirts of San Francisco. It was five incredible days that we relished to the max! <br />
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Up next, trip review and pictures of our winter escape to Puerto Rico, December of 2010! Thanks for reading:)Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-64096111853649694822010-11-22T14:13:00.000-05:002010-11-22T14:13:23.419-05:00Been MIAHello all! Expect a new post from me this week! So sorry for my absence:)Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-30867218122680153732010-09-16T16:02:00.000-04:002010-09-16T16:18:48.722-04:00New: Ces't La Vie Events Fine Art Photography Shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://arpa.smugmug.com/Cest-la-Vie-Events/Antiquity-by-Cest-La-Vie/613111701Zvwos-O-3/1010401141_cTpVu-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" qx="true" src="http://arpa.smugmug.com/Cest-la-Vie-Events/Antiquity-by-Cest-La-Vie/613111701Zvwos-O-3/1010401141_cTpVu-L.jpg" width="214" /></a></div>Hello all! So sorry for abandoning my beloved travel blog. I still owe you the San Fransisco Trip pictures that I promised months ago (yikes!) I apologize.... I have legitimately been very busy on so many projects, one of them being channeling my passion and love for photography and art into a business:) I wanted to share the good news with you lovely ladies as well as provide you with the link to my new <a href="http://arpa.smugmug.com/">Fine Art Photography Shop</a> where you can find the pefect print to decorate your home, office, business space or as the perfect personalized gift!!!! <br />
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I currently have three galleries with many of travel prints you have seen featured on this blog. They are the following:<br />
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<strong><em>Antiquity</em></strong><br />
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and <strong><em><a href="http://arpa.smugmug.com/Cest-la-Vie-Events/Oceania-/13286975_3Vceb#965435572_b4rgG">Oceania</a></em></strong>....<br />
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Each week I will be adding a new featured gallery, so please make sure to stop by often. Information is posted on side bar as well. <br />
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I will be back with many travel related updates!<br />
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Thank you!Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-67383344525276483972010-07-15T22:19:00.000-04:002010-07-19T15:24:57.390-04:00Dominican Republic (2009)Hello Everyone! This post is Waaaay overdue! Last year I traveled (sans hubby) to the Dominican Republic for an important International Convention. I was there a total of 6 days and while I had to take care of some business, I also made certain to make time for leisure;)<br />
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The Dominican holds quite a special place in my heart, you see some years ago when I was a single gal I had the privilege to partake in an important Educational Mission Program. This mission led me to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_de_Macor%C3%ADs">San Francisco de Macoris</a>, the third largest city in the DR, and a place I would call home for quite some time. Contrary to stereotypes and wide generalizations, the DR is much, much more than all-Inclusive Resorts off the coast of Punta Cana. It is a country rich in culture, diversity, and color, albeit still poor in economic resources. What truly makes this country special is its people. They are some of the happiest, liveliest, warmest individuals I have ever met. It is this welcoming warmth, their unyielding tenacity to continue smiling despite tragedy, that keeps me returning time and time again. It is no surprise then <a href="http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2009/7/6/32507/Dominican-Republic-is-the-worlds-2nd-happiest-country">that DR has ranked at the top of the World's Happiest Countries</a>! Here is another reason I love it so .....It is absolutely beautiful! Hope the following pictures do it some justice: <br />
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Next up. A sisterly soiree in San Fransisco!Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-89420116963124706572010-06-08T14:44:00.000-04:002010-06-08T14:45:37.809-04:00San Fransisco and The Dominican Republic<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg890v8HqvX-OZBjCBBJSKxI_5JMYLedIitiMvFq8BlZetykFFZDV378ZnDVOARZoP56ia38Zcyqu_8AufXuAVWRKwQhMDNJFI78asqataYxas9ss0oDVwryP_SO7AAEBqhZm3itKTtdhE/s1600/DSC_0108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg890v8HqvX-OZBjCBBJSKxI_5JMYLedIitiMvFq8BlZetykFFZDV378ZnDVOARZoP56ia38Zcyqu_8AufXuAVWRKwQhMDNJFI78asqataYxas9ss0oDVwryP_SO7AAEBqhZm3itKTtdhE/s200/DSC_0108.JPG" width="133" /></a>Hello Readers! I apologize once again for my mini-hiatus. I have been very, very busy with work and life in general, all positive things. But once again I have neglected my travel blog.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7oD7EQY1kjo4lS4e3ZX_dn8zF27qlpBqvWMdbPdWN2nZ6wTfX8E2u7fCYD_tpgVXuwlHsoDF5jufSzu25logHoa6Pcz5R52EKZWz-wEX9vHNjVR8Wr7PBKlx60ubkwn7enYfGIdwyf5U/s1600/DSC_0012a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: right; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7oD7EQY1kjo4lS4e3ZX_dn8zF27qlpBqvWMdbPdWN2nZ6wTfX8E2u7fCYD_tpgVXuwlHsoDF5jufSzu25logHoa6Pcz5R52EKZWz-wEX9vHNjVR8Wr7PBKlx60ubkwn7enYfGIdwyf5U/s200/DSC_0012a.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Please be on the lookout for upcoming posts on a recent trip to San Fransisco for a sisterly get-a-way as well as a business/leisure escapade I took to the Dominican Republic back in November of 2009 that I never got the chance to share....</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-70696332704887729912010-04-15T15:47:00.000-04:002010-04-15T16:04:55.568-04:00Ireland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824487930_y9sz4-M-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824487930_y9sz4-M-4.jpg" width="214" wt="true" /></a><a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824481627_BGzVA-S-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824481627_BGzVA-S-3.jpg" width="320" wt="true" /></a></div>Ireland. Truly a fascinating, freeing, fresh, formidable, fantastic place for to frolic and have fun... (stop me before I think of 10 more adjectives that start with the letter "f" to describe this amazing land!;)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The Emerald Isle is unlike any of the European countries we've visited in the past. With the exception of it's mostly gritty and grimy urban capital, Dublin - with its familiar modern tram system, city center choc' full of stores, chic restaurants and the ever ubiquitous pubs - Ireland is a country who's unique history, people and natural beauty separate it from its counterparts. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A place where you are isolated in the most comforting and delicious way possible. <a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824404928_7UJB4-S-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824404928_7UJB4-S-2.jpg" width="193" wt="true" /></a></div>A pastoral paradise of sorts surrounded by dark blue Atlantic waters, green-hued hills dotted with quaint villages and small farms, robust cows, fluffy white sheep and an ocassional <em>Black Sheep of the family.</em> ( Literarally, not methaphorically:)</div><div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824421083_3X4ke-S-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824421083_3X4ke-S-2.jpg" width="320" wt="true" /></a><a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824475110_ebBDZ-M-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824475110_ebBDZ-M-2.jpg" width="214" wt="true" /></a>A place where you can rent out an entire authentic <a href="http://www.ballyportry.ie/">500-year old Gaelic castle</a>, complete with the original stone walls and fireplaces, and truly escape from the modern world (well almost, we did have electricity and hot running water and two dishwashers and electric blankets...but no TVs, Wi-Fi or satellite...so there. In essence we were truly escaping! ;) An experience like none other we had undergone before -<a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824422601_FyhMm-M-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824422601_FyhMm-M-2.jpg" width="212" wt="true" /></a></div> waking up to the sun streaming through your castle windows illuminating the colossal Lord's chamber with its arched stone ceilings and weathered wood floors and heading down to the kitchen for a familial meal and up to the great hall with its Gothic candlebras and authentic 17th century fireplace that still worked! Grandiose & heartwarming & cozy & marvelous and incredibly hard to describe in words - hope the pictures do some justice to this unforgettable place. Would want to stay in a fancy hotel when you could stay here? So much incredible history and character...we miss it so..our <em>castle</em> away from home;)</div><div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824516250_YG4E6-S-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824516250_YG4E6-S-2.jpg" width="320" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824095267_wTnkd-S-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/824095267_wTnkd-S-2.jpg" width="320" wt="true" /></a>A place where we could purchase delicious, fresh, organic produce from the local farmers (our castle neighbors), and savor the most delectable potatoes and carrots you have ever tasted. A place where you could find local pubs that served the most <em>life-altering</em> fresh oysters picked just that morning from their backyard porch - the Atlantic Ocean. The kind of oysters that melt in your mouth like <em>buttah</em>...an edible ocean treat.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Check out the <em>pilot</em> we filmed at <a href="http://www.moransoystercottage.com/The_Weir/Home.html">Moran's Oyster Cottage.</a> Planning to send it to the Travel Channel and make Mike's shucking abilities known. (pardon all the silly questioning, including what his name was when it was clearly written all over his apron in bold white letters, either the beer was getting to us or we were delirious from the awesomeness of the oysters;) Oh an dGotta love that accent! </div><object height="400" width="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.facebook.com/v/1369416722803" /><embed src="http://www.facebook.com/v/1369416722803" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="300" height="400"></embed></object><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*all pictures labeled <em>Ces't la vie events- photography</em> are my own. These were used and published for a travel article on</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Dublin.</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-62864753603703646942010-03-31T17:42:00.000-04:002010-03-31T17:42:55.685-04:00Frommer's Photo Contest.Based on a reader's suggestion,(thank you Mrs. Hark), I just entered quite a few of my travel pictures from Africa and Ireland for this <a href="http://www.frommers.com/go/photocontest/">Frommer's</a> contest. After viewing all the fabulous entries from others - I'd say I have a long-shot at best.<br />
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But you never know:) <br />
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Will keep you all posted on the outcome!<br />
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A full Ireland recap with a ton of pictures coming your way!!!!Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-40658107063347915652010-03-26T11:18:00.001-04:002010-03-26T11:23:12.969-04:00Ireland Teasers.The Emerald Isle was everything we envisioned and more. Suffice to say Ireland is definitely a country worth visiting again and again.<br />
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I have so many anecdotes and adventures to share, I don't know where to begin. How about with a few teaser pictures to start?<br />
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Hope you enjoy!Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-46283939970333574012010-02-27T17:12:00.000-05:002017-03-29T15:16:50.177-04:00Safari at Kruger's Park - Part 4<a href="http://arpa.smugmug.com/photos/720556200_ZrpbW-S.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://arpa.smugmug.com/photos/720556200_ZrpbW-S.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 300px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 201px;" /></a><br />
African Safari. An expedition of unparalleled proportions. A journey into the raw, untamed predatory life of the wild beasts of the bush. An investigation that transcends the civilized, mundane, often mediocre world <a href="http://arpa.smugmug.com/photos/720984381_8XebA-S.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://arpa.smugmug.com/photos/720984381_8XebA-S.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 300px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 232px;" /></a>we morph into and out of...<br />
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Out there is another universe, life takes on another meaning...<br />
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The basic fundamentals of humanity and our relationship with nature are tested with one simple inquiry:<br />
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Are you the <em><strong>hunted </strong></em>or the <strong><em>hunter</em></strong>?<br />
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(For your sake and ours, let's hope you always remain the latter;)<br />
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We ended our amazing African adventure with the <em>pièce de résistance</em>, unequivocally the most unforgettable and exponentially educational experience of our visit to this exotic continent, African Safari.<br />
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We arrived at The <a href="http://www.elephantplains.co.za/home/index.html">Elephant Plains Lodge</a> for our stay at Sabi Sands in Kruger's Park, arguably one of the most unique and deliciously remote and romantic places we've ever had the pleasure of sleeping in. This lodge is submerged into the African Bush and built in a way that does not compete with the natural habitat of the surroundings. When there, you are in essence just a few thatched roofs and sliding doors away from facing one of the<a href="http://arpa.smugmug.com/photos/721008052_Wxfdy-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://arpa.smugmug.com/photos/721008052_Wxfdy-M.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 450px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 301px;" /></a> Big five themselves. A place where TV, radios, internet, satellites and any other medium of technology is very limited and even completely non-existent. A place where dinner was announced by drum-beat and served around a camp-fire every night. A place where walking back to your cabin required a guide, flashlight and "emergency procedure" in the event we encountered a big cat or two on our way back to our door . They tell you the place is surrounded by an electric fence, however, upon arrival you realize that "electric fence" is only a few feet high enough to keep out those extra large mammals like Elephants and Rhinos who have the ability to stampede through and destroy an entire village; but does not keep away any and all wild animal that can jump over fences easily (i.e. Lions, Leopards, Hyenas, Baboons...etc.) We watched carefully every morning as the one of the ground keepers would sweep away Hyena footprints that just the night before had crossed right outside our door. Yes, to say the experience was not a bit frightening would be to fib. It was frighteningly fantastic!!!!<br />
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During our stay here we adhered to a very interesting schedule of rising at 5.am - the time the animals go out to hunt and feed - and asleep by no later than 10 p.m. Two game drives a day, the early dawn one and one at dusk (when the animals would once again go out to feed and the powerful African sun would begin to fade), pretty much dominated our days. Those game drives were the highlights of all highlights, never knowing what or <em>who</em> we would encounter, never knowing if we would finally get a glimpse of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_game">Big Five</a>, in all their stupendous and coveted glory!!!!<br />
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We were fortunate. Our Ranger - who by the way must graduate from an intense four-year college curriculum before ever dreaming of becoming an African Safari Guide - was a walking Encyclopedia of knowledge and factoids about the animals, Africa, and nature as whole. From the moment he introduced himself he candidly expressed there were no guarantees we would spot all the animals we dreamed of seeing for there is no way of knowing where they could be from day to day. These animals are nomads, they roam the Bush looking for food, and it just so happens that the size of the area they roam is geographically equal in size to the Middle-Eastern country of Israel!!! Consequently, our ranger told us that the Big Cats - the elusive lions and leopards - could disappear for up to 30 days without a single spotting! Same could be said for the anti-social Rhino. It was with bated breath then, that we began our first game drives, hoping and praying we could get but a mere glimpse of these beautiful beasts of the wild!<br />
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Fortunately, we did not have to hold our breaths for long. Within two full days of Safari and 4 game drives, we had spotted all of the Big Five and even witnessed a fresh hunt and kill, something that is very rare indeed. Words could not express our excitement. Just know that the hubs was "this close" to turning in his office profession for a ranger gig out in the African Bush. I don't blame him; the whole safari experience is intoxicating. Mesmerizing and highly seductive.<br />
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For those wondering, the rules of Safari can be the difference between your life and death - no joke. We were told that under no circumstance could we stand up, shout out, or ever, ever get out of the vehicle to touch or pet the animals. The army-green colored roofless Landover becomes your save haven and protection and the element that prevents you from becoming the "hunted." These predators believe the vehicle and those of us in it as one unit, one animal. A noisy animal that follows them and smells of diesel but is harmless. They have learned with time that the vehicle does not steal or compete for their food or mates, and therefore they "tolerate" its presence. They are motion-activated however, and if one of the safari-goers were to make a false move, the animals would instinctively attack! Needless to say no rules were broken, especially when we encountered the big cats and <em>Simba the King Lion</em> himself. A mere glance at his regal stance commands respect! It is also important to mention that our ranger carried a large, well-equipped rifle at bay for our protection; he doesn't leave home without it!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Our outdoor shower was fabulous, however we opted out of using it at night, never knowing which one of our wild neighbors would feel motivated to join us. ha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">the reason our lodge was called 'Elephant Plains', this was the view from our deck to the watering hole</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Krugers back to JNB and then back to JFK, our amazing African Holiday reaches its end...</span></div>
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I hope you have enjoyed reading and viewing as much as I have sincerely enjoyed sharing.<br />
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Till next adventure...Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-2328881793043483862010-02-09T18:49:00.000-05:002010-02-10T14:45:07.391-05:00Part 4 Coming Very Soon.So sorry for the delays. Ive been a busy worker bee on many business and personal projects, haven't had time to update my travel blog in awhile. I promise however, to add part-4 before the end of this week.<br /><br /><br />For now, a few teaser pictures of what is to come...<br /><a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/720544277_xRWgj-XL.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/720544277_xRWgj-XL.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/720546579_TQq9y-XL.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center; 400HEIGHT: px" alt="" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/720546579_TQq9y-XL.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/720548812_gdV8V-XL.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 512px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 768px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/720548812_gdV8V-XL.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/720536992_EX7z9-XL.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 514px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 768px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/720536992_EX7z9-XL.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/720560045_4tamf-XL.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 612px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 768px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/720560045_4tamf-XL.jpg" border="0" /></a>Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-51785454412802308082009-12-27T20:48:00.000-05:002017-03-29T15:01:45.829-04:00South Africa - Part 3.On to Part Three of the <em>Awesome African Adventure.</em><br />
One could spend a full two weeks in Cape town and surrounding areas and still not get a glimpse of all of its wonderful nooks and crannies. There are plenty.<br />
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Loved meeting a few of the locals. Like this gorgeous little girl named Anita...<br />
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and this gentlemen, Katsu, who is originally from the Congo and is fluent in eight dialects!<br />
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We continued our exploration of this beautiful country with a drive down the Capetonian coastline. I found it reminiscent of the famed Route One from the Californian Coast, but slightly more rugged and less transited. My kind of beauty.<br />
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We ate incredibly fresh and inexpensive (when compared to US prices) seafood the well- known <a href="http://www.marinerswharf.com/functions.htm">Mariner's Wharf in Hout's Bay</a> , and went Salsa Dancing to work it off. Salsa music is Global, the Capetonians loved it:)<br />
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After a memorable week in Capetown it was time to explore the picturesque and mangificent Wine Country region of South Africa. Quite frankly, the idea of an area in Africa dedicated to harvesting the Beverage of the Gods, had me in a complete state of giddiness. We headed to an extremely quaint town called <em>Franschhoek.</em><br />
A little history on this village and the surrounding area of Wine Country:<br />
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"The valley was originally settled in 1688 by French Huguenot refugees, many of whom were given land by the Dutch government in a valley called Olifantshoek ("Elephants' corner"), so named because of the vast herds of elephants that roamed the area.<br />
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The name of the area soon changed to Franschhoek, with many of the settlers naming their new farms after the areas in France from which they came. La Motte, La Cotte, Cabrière, Provence, Chamonix, Dieu Donné and La Dauphine were among some of the first established farms — most of which still retain their original farm houses today. These farms have grown into renowned wineries.<br />
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The Huguenot Monument. This heritage is preserved today with the Huguenot Monument standing at the top of the village. The museum nearby chronicles the history of the first settlers, with each of the original Huguenot farms having its own fascinating story to tell.<br />
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The Cape Dutch architecture in much of the village is unspoilt, with restrictions having been placed on the extent of renovations and new construction in order to preserve the spirit of the original settlers to the area".<br />
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I have been to the Provençal area of France and I can guarantee you that Wine Country in Africa is hard to distinguish from it's European counterpart. The similarities are mind-boggling: from the spoken language, to the cusiine, to the rolling green hills dotted with quaint vineyards and pastoral animals, this area is <em>Tre Magnifique</em> at its best. We stayed at the most incredibly quaint Cottage built upon the Clermont Vineyards. The <a href="http://www.clermont.co.za/">Auberge Clermont Guest House</a> - Perfectly Provencal and so perfectly romantic.<br />
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We Wined and Dined at one of the top <a href="http://www.lequartier.co.za/cuisine">50 restaurants in the world</a>, and lived happily ever after...<br />
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Except the fairytale is not over yet, no, there is one more significant part to the story - the part where we get to travel deep into the African Bush and have up close and personal encounters with magnificent predators and beasts you never knew existed. After seeing this we can and indeed <em>did</em> live happily ever after... ;)<br />
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The fourth and final part - Safari at Kruger's National park - is coming soon!<br />
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Stay Tuned.Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-6147581986514344122009-12-09T16:16:00.000-05:002017-03-29T14:54:53.184-04:00South Africa - Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After an unforgettable couple of days in Zambia, we embark on our next adventure - the <em>tre chic</em> and very European city of Cape Town, and its surrounding coastal towns. What a phenomenal treat! Cape Town is like no other city we had visited before, more like a combination of various cities fused into one. Think Rio, Barcelona, San Francisco, London and Denver morphed into a unique, culturally diversified with a tumultuous, but very interesting history - that in a nutshell is Cape Town.<br />
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We arrived to our place of stay to find a Cape colonial Victorian from the 1940's turned Boutique Spa Hotel, and were instantly smitten. <a href="http://www.welgelegen.co.za/">Welgelegen Guest House</a>, which in Afrikaans literally means "well situated"; was centrally located, incredibly comfortable and <img alt="" border="0" src="https://arpa.smugmug.com/photos/669985957_2buAZ-S.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 300px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 201px;" />catered to any and every individual need. The manager - Fiona - made sure to personally introduce herself and offer her services every single morning. From the mini bar stocked full with fine wines, cheeses, chocolates and champagne, to the complimentary laundry service and fantastic breakfast spread every morning (this is not your typical continental breakfast) we couldn't be more pleased! Highly, highly recommended and well worth the price!<br />
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We were told weather in Cape Town is quite unpredictable due to ocean currents from two opposing body of waters that envelop the area, Indian and Atlantic Oceans, respectively. However, on our first full day there we awoke to gorgeous sunny rays and warm winds - the perfect time to visit the famed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_Mountain">Table Mountain</a>. Our hotel was located within 10 minute driving distance from the beautiful flat-topped summit from which views of the cape are unparalleled.<br />
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The climbing of this precipice is not for the faint-hearted or out of shape. It is an intense, 3 hour, uphill crawl, I mean climb :) And my goodness was it worth all the blood, sweat and tears!<br />
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We explored the Water Front, ate incredible sea-food and drank great mojitos, took romantic strolls through the <a href="http://www.sanbi.org/frames/kirstfram.htm">Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens,</a> drove down the Cape to explore False Bay, Cape Point and Boulder's beach where beautiful black and white birds made for perfect company...<br />
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Next up, Part 3, More of The Cape and Wine Country...Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-44316728990840521352009-12-05T00:50:00.000-05:002017-03-29T14:27:12.721-04:00South Africa - Part 1<a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/665271681_whans-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/665271681_whans-M.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 450px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 310px;" /></a><br />
<strong>Africa</strong>, such a simple word for such a complex continent and culture.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe4TcMy_zDNFl5ihju6xJpdvsvjgdckPk4hMBF7NiEyTtzq1b-oOm1Md4IclnJ8iES3MUK1AAa2MKTeFQTALDy6dIS0k4PbdJ8TUbMVYzuXEYXAwRps1XVOA76HGxJ1zSRLLqEgcTWgcxg/s1600-h/DSC_2213.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390116844730707970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe4TcMy_zDNFl5ihju6xJpdvsvjgdckPk4hMBF7NiEyTtzq1b-oOm1Md4IclnJ8iES3MUK1AAa2MKTeFQTALDy6dIS0k4PbdJ8TUbMVYzuXEYXAwRps1XVOA76HGxJ1zSRLLqEgcTWgcxg/s320/DSC_2213.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 214px;" /></a>To me, Africa had always been a place of mesmerizing mystery. A land of raw, rugged, untouched beauty. A place that epitomizes <em>the exotic</em> to a level I had yet to experience. The reality is almost impossible to express in words. If only I could translate through sentences the experience of glimpsing into the origins of creation: a place where sunsets live and die; animal species of every immaginable color, pattern, shape and size run wild; hundreds of constellations and their galaxies create black velvet masterpieces every single night; and landscapes that take your breath away with their unparalleled beauty. If only these sentences could allow you to breathe, taste, touch and see Africa for what it truly is...evidence to a masterful creator!<br />
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<em><strong>Part One - Zambia, Africa</strong></em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtogDHkiUS-Se3Z0s-Ft76L_urPhdq_ij8o0w5UcIHOghpPzpYeFSEqdRDNXhHKwuadSPRU59N7RZzp9zMq0kRo8eO4v93-SPzXkQuLlDBtnAZ5P0aa45bCU_DR1SzjerdV_NaknOs2_II/s1600-h/IMG_1645.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390095714661573346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtogDHkiUS-Se3Z0s-Ft76L_urPhdq_ij8o0w5UcIHOghpPzpYeFSEqdRDNXhHKwuadSPRU59N7RZzp9zMq0kRo8eO4v93-SPzXkQuLlDBtnAZ5P0aa45bCU_DR1SzjerdV_NaknOs2_II/s320/IMG_1645.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 240px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a>After almost 15 hours of being suspended on the <em>South African Airways</em> 340-600 Airbus at 40,000 feet above sea-level, I looked out of my window onto the vast expansion of endless gray blue skies in time to see the onslaught of a serene salmon-hued sunrise. At first it was slight, almost undetectable, only allowing a thin sliver of the red orange lining to highlight the sky like a pretty ribbon trim on a billowy skirt. Then it slowly began creeping its way upward, overshadowing the darkness and illuminating the horizon. Thick, swooping yellow and coral brush strokes on a landscape; a fitting intro to the powerful, burning dome at its center, the sun had made its grand entrance. With the veil of dusk finally uncovered, I allowed my anxious eyes to gaze down and see rolling hills, mountainous slopes and glance at what looked like the first signs of civilization. We had arrived!<br />
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It was at this point that I excitedly turned to my jet-lagged, sleep-deprived <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78wvddacX5csq3IpozV0CRXjbV8E2U3qh6tFl-iZGMhSpMHe-AGhpTERBSInP47lQ20uP2TBOlvnh-rUYD_jVz0FwkuJLzQOOdQBUthHILFvwYcJntkD3ErnNidD0YjJW__T-IqHbCLoK/s1600-h/DSC_2597.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390270021545290930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78wvddacX5csq3IpozV0CRXjbV8E2U3qh6tFl-iZGMhSpMHe-AGhpTERBSInP47lQ20uP2TBOlvnh-rUYD_jVz0FwkuJLzQOOdQBUthHILFvwYcJntkD3ErnNidD0YjJW__T-IqHbCLoK/s320/DSC_2597.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 214px;" /></a>husband to my right and almost shouted: “I can see Africa below! Oh my, we are finally here!" And as we began our decent into Johannesburg International Airport, our Awesome African Adventure began!<br />
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After landing in JNB, we were picked up by our transport that had thankfully all been arranged prior. We decided that with Africa, an unknown and unexplored continent, we would enlist the aid of a qualified Travel Agent, (who was recommended to us by another nestie, thank you once again!), we were so thankful we did. Rikke, from <a href="http://www.go2africa.com/">go2africa.com</a>, exceeded our expectations making this trip even more incredible by facilitating and eliminating all the little inconveniences usually associated with traveling, but I digress.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1JGTnGoPueBJSj2vVzrW1EHwlWi_DDHjE5FsnOmfGaKZPUC3ONufMtXifrUaWkMo31UuPzZXZi0eLt97ivR4hnU0Ax8xV3pVYUG-qlCCBxjG0-ceFbK6rN-BM-4_HicX-_ZaYAi_Z-Sy/s1600-h/DSC_2005.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390097034362576898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1JGTnGoPueBJSj2vVzrW1EHwlWi_DDHjE5FsnOmfGaKZPUC3ONufMtXifrUaWkMo31UuPzZXZi0eLt97ivR4hnU0Ax8xV3pVYUG-qlCCBxjG0-ceFbK6rN-BM-4_HicX-_ZaYAi_Z-Sy/s320/DSC_2005.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 320px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 214px;" /></a>Let me keep it real, if you've never been on a 15 + hour trans-Atlantic flight before, be prepared to need at least a day of recovery.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7_9vr9tSU7mie1SFVbiH6jR80c3g7jPJSveSztoHZOvKMSM5OoKpffcy7WhKiOEH-EjdnOg0UuGBthOlpC29Q_EBOSkM21F87lEf4q-6B1K68oYClHnVG1F3pixC_sB4pKMMG__DkyU9/s1600-h/DSC_2025.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390110021041398738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7_9vr9tSU7mie1SFVbiH6jR80c3g7jPJSveSztoHZOvKMSM5OoKpffcy7WhKiOEH-EjdnOg0UuGBthOlpC29Q_EBOSkM21F87lEf4q-6B1K68oYClHnVG1F3pixC_sB4pKMMG__DkyU9/s320/DSC_2025.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 214px;" /></a><br />
Albeit our flight was thankfully uneventful, smooth, the flight attendants incredibly professional and pleasant, the food quite decent (by airplane standards) - it is almost impossible to get a good night's rest on ain airplane. Kev attributes this to the uncomfortable design of the seats in Coach, and I must reluctantly agree. We had leg-room, but if you wanted to crouch into that comfy fetal position to nod off with, and you actually have a bootie like both my hubby and I have been blessed with, ::insert grin here:: you’re going to be quite akwardly seated if you try to sleep. Consequently, we were in dire need of some zzz's. The first couple of hours upon arrival to JNB almost seem like a blur.<br />
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All I remember is that we were escorted to a safari-esque type lodge with a nice, comfy bed and hot shower and after a self-served (open bar, as in your the bar tender, serve at your own risk:) beverage to sleep for at least 6 hours straight. When we arrived it was early AM, when we awoke, the sun was setting. After room service and our first glance at African TV we turned in again for an early night, the next morning we were to return to the airport for our flight to Livingstone, Zambia.<br />
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Thankfully, the next day we awoke fully bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and after a delicious, hot breakfast we embarked on our 2 hour flight from South Africa to the neighboring country of Zambia, and a city aptly named Livingstone.<br />
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We arrived at the <a href="http://www.go2africa.com/zambia/victoria-falls/livingstone/hotels/zambezi-sun">Zambezi Sun</a>, a fabulous resort complex located ideally close to the Victoria Falls National Park. This resort wasn't your run-of-the-mill all inclusive. After all, do you know of many places where you’re warned not to feed the wild animals and zebras and giraffes roam freely outside your window. I don't. The "watch out for Crocodiles" sign really had me giddy - Not!<br />
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The beautifully decorated hotel was perfect for lounging and relaxing by the pool while being serenaded by interesting percussion instruments played by a local band. The food was spectacular and different. We tried everything from Kudu, a type of antelope, to crocodile skewers, <a href="http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Bizarre_Foods">Andrew Zimmern </a>eat your heart out! We also learned the local villagers are much, much more adventurous eaters than we will ever be. Hippo, Elephant and Baboon are all part of their monthly dining options. They don't let anything go to waste. Unfortunately, many of these animals get caught up in strong currents on the Zambezi river, only to end up at the bottom of the powerful waterfalls. The rangers take the tusks and leave the meat for anyone willing and wanting to take a piece home. Nothing goes to waste.<br />
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However, the <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSs1KziNblufWOwUaUSJbq32N4CKj9TGmfvxgORi5q_i4e2jKIW5OLXMUY7MCFXigfketIgssX6A3b65dpCGLaBb82JdaUoHUfEEU8SdRZ17hgatD4U6Dld2kpkR29BiPd6JStr-s8Z0aH/s1600-h/DSC_2246.JPG"></a>true highlight of Zambia were the magnificent excursions!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxy_wRLJcfqWm9gzW3MnZZGNDxuwZxyVYnH0S1ZgZcVIVt1MlOW9n4PHphtWWNB1Q2sKCK8ljY3rl9y7hmXw7-6M7aZj-mN-u5RSzSusEmk-K5SVFs7He5FtTVjayyElxLiAp1hIG_wQ5S/s1600-h/DSC_2251.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390115152068087922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxy_wRLJcfqWm9gzW3MnZZGNDxuwZxyVYnH0S1ZgZcVIVt1MlOW9n4PHphtWWNB1Q2sKCK8ljY3rl9y7hmXw7-6M7aZj-mN-u5RSzSusEmk-K5SVFs7He5FtTVjayyElxLiAp1hIG_wQ5S/s320/DSC_2251.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 214px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px;" /></a><a href="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/665234524_sLzX2-S.jpg"></a><br />
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From catching our first glance of the majestic, earth-shatteringly beautiful Victoria Falls, and jumping into Devil's Pool (yes people, we really did do <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVN9KnWy-H8">this,</a> click to see this youtube video) - to our first glimpse of a wild African elephant off the banks of the Zambezi river on a safari cruise - Zambia had our heart going pitter-patter. We couldn’t get enough of this amazing land. We wanted more, needed more....and more we got!<br />
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Here are a few of our favorite shots from this incredible place:<br />
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Stay tuned for Part Two - Cape Town, South Africa coming soon...Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-75853554847594964802009-10-29T19:31:00.000-04:002009-10-29T19:32:01.909-04:00South Africa, Zambia Coming Soon.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9TsBv4GhcI5LsQkV_hNThDSm6Pe4Cb9AZfsh9XXZxP1vEwEYBKfjbldJlK3K4MOicl_c7HEQr8nDZw1OJP-k2eBmKg25Hzn4472lSM-QOjvsXrjBXlQZpTna3SbUy-Pacy4NThmlvPFV/s1600-h/aposingleaopard.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398168199230886754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 293px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9TsBv4GhcI5LsQkV_hNThDSm6Pe4Cb9AZfsh9XXZxP1vEwEYBKfjbldJlK3K4MOicl_c7HEQr8nDZw1OJP-k2eBmKg25Hzn4472lSM-QOjvsXrjBXlQZpTna3SbUy-Pacy4NThmlvPFV/s320/aposingleaopard.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141033033326721863.post-28261839316166033192009-04-28T17:18:00.000-04:002009-04-28T17:19:30.232-04:00MIASorry, I have been on quite the hiatus from the NEST and from this blog. Life has been hectic, mostly in a good way.<br /><br />I have plenty of updates to share...Stay Tuned!Lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115419339588057546noreply@blogger.com1