Blogs from Phoenix, Arizona, United States, North America - page 7

The last day brought a much later breakfast - 8.30Am! We hoped that we would get a lie in thie morning but knew that that was improbable. Still we held out hope. It turned out that it didn't affect how early we got up but it was a nice feeling to know that we didn't have to get up and go early. We had a few hours to laze by the pool until we had to check out at 12pm. Some of us played in the pools and hot tubs and some others chilled out in their rooms and packed their cases. We met at 12 to board the coach to go to Arizona Mills - a large shopping outlet centre that is a mile long. We checked the rooms in a systematic way before departure ... read more

The 3 weeks between the time I left my job and got on that flight to America went unbelievably fast. It was almost a job in itself, preparing and planning my trip and getting my affairs in order. Let alone having enough time catching up with friends and family. Hopefully I had done enough! The flight itself was thankfully uneventful. The flight was jam packed but I had forgotten what it was like to take a non-budget flight (QANTAS) as we got served with constant food and drink. The entertainment system was impressive. I re-watched a number of episodes of 'Life's Too Short'. I'm not usually one to brag, but I put up the highest score on Yahtzee on the flight - 277. Just sayin'. My travel companion for the first 2 weeks, Jamie and I ... read more

Starting in Phoenix and then London and then Rome. Phew, only 4 more hours of packing and I should be ready for the airport. So excited to share the Anthony Bates Foundation research posters / abstracts with my doctor friends in Italy at the Advancements of Cardiomyopathy 2012 in Florence Italy. You know I won’t be able to make this trip just about work. There will be tours, pictures, food, tours, wine, pictures, fun and festivities. The trip will last 16 days, but the memories will last a life time. Next blog will add new pictures of the great countryside and fun in Italy.... read more

Thanks to Keystone Environmental Ltd., Ann and I were sent on a luxury long weekend ascape to Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. We visited Old Town Scottsdale and the town of Carefree where we visited the Boulders Resort. We also took a drive to the town of Prescott and to the perched village of Jerome that looked clear across the plains towards the Grand Canyon. We headed up to the Red Rock Country near Sedona to see the famous layers of geology. We saw lots of vermilion rock formations including the Courthouse Rock, Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock and our favourite, the Snoopy Rock. Mostly, we soaked up the sunshine, hung out in the pool and took a nice break from the norm. Cheers!... read more

...makes Whitney anything but dull. Holy Spring Break, Batman!! Arizona (well, more accurately, Matthew) got most of my time in the States and it was much needed quality time with my love. I was able to see Grand Canyon University host two volleyball matches against Lindenwood University and watch Coach Werle in action. It was really heartwarming to watch how much his players respect and admire him and I enjoyed finally putting some faces with the names I often hear in his stories. In addition to my fill of volleyball, he and I visited the Museum of Contemporary Art in Scottsdale (which was beyond abstract and barely enjoyable) and resorted to happy hour at RnR restaurant near the Giants spring training stadium. Hiking Squaw Peak was a treat, although I thought I might have bloody lungs ... read more