Today has been a great loss for the Acting and cinema community. An amazing actor has left us as all of you may know by know.
My husband mentioned this today and I was baffled, sad and instantly nostalgic. Nostalgic of the days my family and I lived in Huston.. Watching Aladin in the theaters for the first time and laughing at the movie and being happy - I was 4. And then I started going through the many movies that I have watched of this amazing actor and was brought back to family time watching his movies, watching Jumanji with friends .. And so many more ...
I cannot imagine what his family is going through at this time, and I would like to say that I know not in the same level as they are but I think that we have lost someone as well. And that the hearts of all those who he touched are thinking of his family at this time.
Thank you Robin - you will be missed
-V-
Monday 11 August 2014
Edmonton - Weekend Get away!
My husband and I go to Edmonton quite a bit. To visit family, I go for work sometimes and well, to get out from the day to day routine.
So planning a weekend getaway in Edmonton? A couple of places you need to stop by:
- During the day you can visit The Muttart Conservatory.
Designed by Peter Hemingway and in my opinion it is one of the areas in Edmonton that you have to go to! 3 pyramids with different plants and different temperatures. One of the 3 pyramids is their "Featured Pyramid" and it changes throughout the year - All themes are absolutely beautiful. If you have kids (toddlers) this would be a great place to go! so many neat plants to see - they will be for sure asking lots of questions!
Designed by Peter Hemingway and in my opinion it is one of the areas in Edmonton that you have to go to! 3 pyramids with different plants and different temperatures. One of the 3 pyramids is their "Featured Pyramid" and it changes throughout the year - All themes are absolutely beautiful. If you have kids (toddlers) this would be a great place to go! so many neat plants to see - they will be for sure asking lots of questions!
Here are some pictures of some of the plants you may find there
- Another great place to go to - (Opens May 1st until Thanksgiving) is The Devonian Gardens located 30 minutes from Downtown Edmonton. this outdoors facility is absolutely Gorgeous! definitely a DO NOT MISS type of spot!
- Edmonton Art Gallery:
If you want to do something a bit out of the norm or if you enjoy looking at Artwork there are some amazing pieces at the Edmonton Art Gallery. From Paintings, to sculptures to Photography. So even if your not a big fan of Art's I nudge you to go and take a look plus you are close to food places as well AND there is always a good time to try new things!
Expand thy artistic self!
If you want to do something a bit out of the norm or if you enjoy looking at Artwork there are some amazing pieces at the Edmonton Art Gallery. From Paintings, to sculptures to Photography. So even if your not a big fan of Art's I nudge you to go and take a look plus you are close to food places as well AND there is always a good time to try new things!
Expand thy artistic self!
And what about Food?
- La Poutine - if you don't mind the none healthy kind-of food every blue moon. Please stop by La Poutine! So many choices and different kinds of Poutine!! Bacon, pulled pork, Mexican style, shepherds pie Poutine? Why not??
I would suggest getting the small one since they are very filling or go for the large if your up for the challenge?!
This place is AWESOME! delicious Mexican food. The service is amazing.. It gets a quite busy so you might have to wait a bit to be seated but it is definitely worth the wait! you can also check out their menu online and see what you will be expecting! for the first time I would suggest to pick one item from the menu. Meals are a pretty decent size and I can asure you more than one item from the menu might be too much - below 3 of my favorite! the Pork Torta with guacamole and Totopos accompanied by the Dos Equis!
So this is a personal favorite, I usually order a # 1 and I have been ordering the same plate for the last 6 years!! It is boiling broth that they serve in a bowl and they add beef brisket, cilantro, onions and green onions right before it is served! So it will finish cooking in front of you! They also give you a small plate with bean sprouts and lemon and you also give you a selections of sweet sauce and hot sauce to add - every time we Are in Edmonton we have Pho. There are definitely more things on the menu to try but for now the # 1 is my #1 at Pho Hoa Fusion Noodle House - Please note that it is not a big Fancy restaurant and the service is fairly quick but do not be discouraged if you are up for new things this is a place to go!
- Cactus Club (West Edmonton Mall)
I love to go to Cactus Club for dinner, it gives me another excuse to get dolled up and EAT!. This is one of those places that anytime and anywhere I go to it, the service and quality of food is the same - DELICIOUS & AMAZING! anything you pick form the menu you will love (at least that's the way it works for me) plus it is a family restaurant to so you can bring your little ones. The one in the West Edmonton Mall has a bar area, restaurant and a patio - so you have selection for seating. And wait time? since that is always annoying to have to go through.. Not long at all, every time I have been there it is a 10 -15 min wait tops! take a look at the appetizing plates below and tell me it doesn't make you hungry... I dare you!
- The Red Piano at Bourbon Street (West Edmonton Mall) - Good place to go to hang out with friends and have some drinks and enjoy the show! the music is awesome, they have dueling pianos! the atmosphere is vibrant! you have to reserve to get a table and they only reserve for a min of 4. If not you can show up and find a spot to sit close to the bar ( I suggest going early if this is your option)
So just a couple of my favorite spots in Edmonton I recommend -
What are your favorite spots in Edmonton?
Excited to hear...
Thanks for Stopping by
- V -
Peaches&Apricots