26 Sept 2014
“Happy Anniversary Baby” he whispered
“MmMm HmmMmm” was all I could manage through the fog of my hangover.
We felt terrible. Who’s idea was it to drink so many strong local brews? Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2014
BUILDINGS BY BOAT
25 Sept 2014
I caught up with a work friend, Gretchen, for lunch today. Gretchen is one of the researchers who invited me to Chicago in June this year, Continue reading
BEEN TO THE BEAN
23 Sept 2014
Hello Chicago! We’ve checked into the James Hotel and have cosy room on the 11th floor overlooking the street and city towers (Rm 1110). Continue reading
A REAL SPACESHIP
20 Sept 2014
Sonya was keen to check out The London Hotel, so the Curry’s came to visit us. Sonya told me later that when Banjo walked into the lobby downstairs Continue reading
LACMA
19 Sept 2014
We plan to visit the modern art galley in every city we visit, and we’ve been looking forward to exploring the Los Angeles County Museum of Art since booking the trip! Continue reading
THE ROAD TO LA
18 Sept 2014
“I know we have the whole trip ahead of us, but I don’t want to leave!” I felt like stamping my foot, I loved the Parker Palm Springs so much. Continue reading
DESERT MODERNISIM
17 Sept 2014
Dave started the day at the Palm Springs Yacht Club (the hotel’s gym) while I planned our self guided dessert modernism tour using the map from the art gallery along with the Palm Springs Modern app. Continue reading
LUDICROUSLY STYLISH
16 Sept 2014
“It’s ludicrously stylish.” Dave chuckles as he’s wheels our luggage through the elegant foyer of the Parker Palms hotel.
“This is going to be my all-time favorite hotel.” Continue reading
POOL PARTY, DINNER PARTY, JACUZZI PARTY
12-15 Sept 2014
The party continued on until 3am last night, though neither Dave or I lasted that long. Yet I awoke feeling hung over and a little queasy, and very grateful for the coffee Dave and Paul went to pick up. And for the lazy sleep-in undisturbed by the early risers. Continue reading
PALM SPRINGS
11 Sept 2014
Everyone was up early to pack up the cars ready for our road trip to Palm Springs. The boys were hyperactive with excitement about going on holiday and my job was to keep them occupied and out of the way while the cars were being packed. It was harder than I thought it would be! Continue reading
