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I took almost 200 pictures to document our "after-hours" adventures. Needless to say, we won't forget this trip! Here is a peak into 5 days of good times!
Monday we explored the world of western margaritas and taquitas, discovered the performing arts center (and it's intriguing sculptures,) bought a new purse, made some friends from Philly at the Windham Welcome Reception and learned the history of our Hotel San Carlos. It was our first day getting acclimated to the dry heat, using lots of chap stick, but enjoy the great hair day ;)
Boarding the plane after battling the crowds at Gainesville's HUGE airport... ;)-
Layover in Atlanta = beers at TGIFridays!
Cab ride from the Phoenix Sky-harbor Airport: Seeing the first Cactus!
We made it!!
The Lobby of The Hotel San Carlos
The cool 3rd floor pool deck!
Minus the pool water.....?
The "Clark Gable Room"
Sculptures all along the front side of the Performing Arts Center... inspired me to strike a pose!
Tuesday we checked out the new light rail system, fell in LOVE with Kate Aspen wedding favors, bought a new book for our office collection, had fresh tacos and a salsa bar, stumbled across a Hard Rock Cafe and be-friended some Buffalo Sabers fans at the Irish pub downstairs.
Delicious lunch at Baja Fresh
Rock. On.
Downstairs from our hotel...
Look at all the cute leprechauns behind us!
Look at all the cute...beers... behind us? :)
Wednesday we landed at a New York Style Deli with the most amazing corned beef, pastrami and swiss cheese "Skyscraper" sandwich in all the land, hit up Starbucks and got dressed up for a banquet at the Windham.
Loved the Chihuly-like flowers!
Cute set-up and wax luminaries. yummy cheesy crisps
The best smashed potatoes EVER!
Thursday we wrapped up the conference, sucked up as much knowledge as we could, then found ourselves in a cute local restaurant down the street from the convention center. On the menu was the strangest thing: an Ostrich Burger! I figured, what the heck, I'll give it a try. It was....ok. The burger had a very strange flavor that not even ketchup and a pickle could disguise. I was glad to have tried the new cuisine but probably won't be doing so again for a long time. After some touristy shopping for handmade jewelry, we strolled around the plaza area and viewed the construction of a brand-new HUGE Sheridan hotel. The shops and offices were localed by a sweet little stream and waterfall courtyard. Later that evening we discovered the value of Phoenix's "Ambassadors." These are city employees running around downtown in bright orange shirts with the sole purpose of "giving the lo-down on downtown" So neat! One escorted us to dinner and gave us a brief tour of the Downtown ASU campus. We need these in Florida!
Mmmm Ostrich meat!
The guy spilled his coffe trying to take this pic for us. Ops.
What a nice place to have lunch...
Monday we explored the world of western margaritas and taquitas, discovered the performing arts center (and it's intriguing sculptures,) bought a new purse, made some friends from Philly at the Windham Welcome Reception and learned the history of our Hotel San Carlos. It was our first day getting acclimated to the dry heat, using lots of chap stick, but enjoy the great hair day ;)
Boarding the plane after battling the crowds at Gainesville's HUGE airport... ;)-
Layover in Atlanta = beers at TGIFridays!
Cab ride from the Phoenix Sky-harbor Airport: Seeing the first Cactus!
We made it!!
The Lobby of The Hotel San Carlos
The cool 3rd floor pool deck!
Minus the pool water.....?
The "Clark Gable Room"
Sculptures all along the front side of the Performing Arts Center... inspired me to strike a pose!
Tuesday we checked out the new light rail system, fell in LOVE with Kate Aspen wedding favors, bought a new book for our office collection, had fresh tacos and a salsa bar, stumbled across a Hard Rock Cafe and be-friended some Buffalo Sabers fans at the Irish pub downstairs.
Delicious lunch at Baja Fresh
Rock. On.
Downstairs from our hotel...
Look at all the cute leprechauns behind us!
Look at all the cute...beers... behind us? :)
Wednesday we landed at a New York Style Deli with the most amazing corned beef, pastrami and swiss cheese "Skyscraper" sandwich in all the land, hit up Starbucks and got dressed up for a banquet at the Windham.
Loved the Chihuly-like flowers!
Cute set-up and wax luminaries. yummy cheesy crisps
The best smashed potatoes EVER!
Thursday we wrapped up the conference, sucked up as much knowledge as we could, then found ourselves in a cute local restaurant down the street from the convention center. On the menu was the strangest thing: an Ostrich Burger! I figured, what the heck, I'll give it a try. It was....ok. The burger had a very strange flavor that not even ketchup and a pickle could disguise. I was glad to have tried the new cuisine but probably won't be doing so again for a long time. After some touristy shopping for handmade jewelry, we strolled around the plaza area and viewed the construction of a brand-new HUGE Sheridan hotel. The shops and offices were localed by a sweet little stream and waterfall courtyard. Later that evening we discovered the value of Phoenix's "Ambassadors." These are city employees running around downtown in bright orange shirts with the sole purpose of "giving the lo-down on downtown" So neat! One escorted us to dinner and gave us a brief tour of the Downtown ASU campus. We need these in Florida!
Mmmm Ostrich meat!
The guy spilled his coffe trying to take this pic for us. Ops.
What a nice place to have lunch...
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