Archive for September, 2007
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
Just Another Day in Paradise
This September 11, Derek and I were without the sad remembrances that surely took place in America today. Indeed, we seem to be without the company of Americans altogether.
We’re on a Thai island called Ko Phangan at a quiet beach called Thong Nai Pan Yai. Because this island can be accessed only by ferry, it’s […]
4 Comments » - Posted in Thailand by Shanna
Sunday, September 9th, 2007
A Beauvilliers - Oui, Oui!
I’ve had a passion for food that has bordered on gluttony for many years. To feed that passion (pun intended), I’ve always sought out new restaurants and types of food - from elegant meals in 5-star restaurants to a $0.50 curry dish on the streets of India. For me, a trip to Paris is pure […]
3 Comments » - Posted in Food, Paris by Derek
Friday, September 7th, 2007
A Moveable Feast
Although we arrived in Paris only yesterday, Derek and I have already begun to understand what Hemingway meant when he called this city a “moveable feast.” Finally liberated from our pre-wedding diets, we have spent the last 24 hours in a near-constant state of consumption. As I write this, we have just wiped away the […]
7 Comments » - Posted in Food, Paris by Shanna
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
The Final Countdown
Well, we’re officially hitched now (huge thanks to all who made the trip to Petoskey; we couldn’t have imagined a better wedding weekend…), and we’re slowly getting used to the feeling of wedding bands on our fingers. As we near our last 24 hours on American soil for a long, long time, we’re already making […]