visit to Chengdu, China

what a whirlwind! US, Spain, Denmark and China before heading home for the Holidays. Here's a few shots from my trip to the Panda breeding center, dinners out with colleagues and a bit of chinese entertainment.

what a way to nap! they were absolutely adorable- though very lazy guys!

these excercise parks are all over china for adults to use- how funny!

hot pot dinner (famous in the sechuan region)

a changing faces dancer at the chinese opera house

Weekend in Paris

both of us have been here many times, never together. I had to be in Copenhagen for 2 weeks, Ricardo in Madrid- so being the abnormal people we are- we picked a weekend destination with the latest Sunday flight times. We were lucky enough to stay with our 2 close friends, Oscar and Esther. Wonderful weekend with food, wine, friends and beautiful sights. (not so great weather!)

at the Louvre

getting in the holiday spirit! cannot wait to be home for the holidays!

Return to Isle of Palms

Cross over the Ashley River to paradise. I love this place and this is what i daydream about in the cold winter days in Copenhagen (ehhem.. now for example). Before moving out of my place in Charlotte, I took a week at the company house in Wild Dunes. A few days with Mom & Dad, a few with Shereen & Henrik- all the way from Cairo- and a few days relaxing with Christy. and we also managed to buy a Wedding dress in between! (sooo wish i could post our fun pictures with mom, linda, gladys and christy, my photographer). Soon!!!

Good Times in TN

Lovin' me some Tennessee! celebrating Addie's bday w/ a new parisian suitcase :-), tailgating with the gals and cheering on the Vols w/ big brother.

Argentina stole my heart!!

the trip begins in Buenos Aires- La Boca neighborhood, good times with our friend Santi, and a crazy Soccer game

we're then off to Patagonia-Bariloche where a nice suprise awaits!! (having lunch by the lake when he popped the question!)

el Calafate- for a horseback ride and trip to Glaciers National Park/ Perito Moreno Glacier for ice hiking Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, we went from completely cloudly to the most wonderful day! and a drive to El Chalten to see Fitz RoyNeedless to say, this was one Unforgettable trip! I am so happy i get to share all these wonderful memories with Ricardo and even more excited about the daily life to come!! one lucky gal.....

"The Good Life" just got better!

Back from an unforgettable trip to Argentina. We spent a few days in Buenos Aires before heading south to Patagonia. and as if it weren't already an absolutely incredible trip-

we got engaged!! below is a picture of the lake area where it happened. I am so excited to share the news with everyone and even more excited to marry my best friend next spring!

more pics to follow.....

Winter in August

and in the southern hemisphere..... it's cold! but full of life!

La Boca

carting with the Green Belts

dinner at Santi's w/ Ole

Tango at Cafe Tortoni