[2013] Steamboat Springs, USA

The first time I visited Steamboat there were a lot of firsts for me. This time around there weren't as many, except for snoeshowing. It was very hard work though. Laying the track down was like being on a stair master but with beautiful surroundings. Poor Renni had trouble staying on top of tracks because her small paws kept poking through. I think the hardest part for her was going at such slow speeds, since she is geared to run.

Most of our afternoon was spent just lounging out on the deck with a beer and some nuts. We also went down the mile long driveway on a sled...it was almost like Swiss sledding ==> very dangerous. Another upside to winter sports here is we get to borrow grandma and grandpa's one-piece snowsuits!

Colorado is so blessed with sunshine, I can't help but be jealous since Basel is usually so dreary and grey during the winter. We only stayed for one night, but it was so relaxing that the long drive was worth it.

[2010] Monument, USA

My trips to Monument, CO are always the most relaxing. They usually involve animal and sunset watching. Not a pasttime I get to enjoy on a daily basis, living in a city and all, so it is quite a delight. I also find it so easy to nap, mostly due to the altitude, partially due to my laziness, which is also a bonus.

We bought a salt lick while we visited and it seems to attract deer consistently, which makes deer watching even more exciting. Throw in a ninja kitten lurking in the grass trying to pounce on them and you've got double the excitement! :)

[2009] Kansas City, USA

I know I have already posted about KC, but it really has so many interesting aspects to it, that I have to post about it again. I know a lot of people don't think of Kansas City as a place to vacation to and I wouldn't suggest that to anyone really, but if you have friends there you should definitely plan a visit! There is just a lot to enjoy. It has a lot of art and all their museums are FREE!! Did you know that this city has the most fountains than in any other N. American city? Cool right!? I also got to go to a Royals games (thanks Will!), to watch them lose...but it is a great new stadium and has an equally great atmosphere.

Another great thing about KC is the food!!!! The following were my top eating experiences in KC:
1. THE best burger ever at Wesport Flea Market. It was so good that I forgot to document what it looked like before I ate it
2. The Peanut has the best BBQ wings I've ever tasted in my life!
3. The Blue Bird for brunch...I had biscuits and white gravy for the first time.
4. Arthur Bryant's BBQ!!!! YUMMMMMM
5. My first Sausage and Egg McBiscuit at MD's. Which I still feel is not as good as the McMuffins, to Hayes' major disappointment.

I should also mention that I saw my first real gun: up close and personal-Thanks Darby!

[2009] Washington DC, USA

Hot, hot, hot!

[2009] MoMa, USA

I love this museum. I wish I had one down the block from where I lived. I would go there once a week!
One of the coolest instillations I saw there was called "Measuring the Universe" by Roman Ondák. Everyone who went through measured their height and wrote their first name and the date. It ended up being a beautiful design and you got to be a part of it.

Last time Yoko Ono had a wishing tree in the square behind the museum where you could write a wish and hang on it. I'm still waiting to see if my dream will come true.

[2011] NYC, USA

My first time traveling with my best friend Jessica Oiyan Chan. It was MARVELLOUS! That doesn't mean we didn't fight, because we did. Mostly because I can be a biyatch and ignored her for a few hours at the AMQ exhibit. Not purposefully, but I was just in an introverted mood. That day Jess took a lot of photos of me from behind. Whoops! Including the fights and arguments we had, I enjoyed every second of this trip.  Can't wait to visit Sadia again!

Favourite moment

A guy trying to pick up Sadia: Hi, I'm ______. I'm in med school.

Sadia: What?

Guy: I'm in med school.

Sadia: What year?

Guy: 2nd/3rd/4th(?) (Don't really remember)

Sadia: I'm a resident...dun dun dun

AWKWARD moment for guy. Good try though. Best part: I got a photo of the conversation!

Highlights

1. Baked by Melissa mini cupcakes --- wish I could dissolve one in my mouth right now!

2. Von Leuwan ice cream

3. rushing home everyday to try and catch our OB-GYN intern hostess but usually arrived too late to find her fallen asleep while eating dinner.

4. Shopping at Muji

5. First time trying Magnolia cupcakes!!!! YUMMMY

6. Being shown how an IUD is inserted into someone's uterus. Classy times.

7. Cultural moment at B&H photography shop

8. Statue of Liberty

9. Hanging with my besties!