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Spring-time (or Fall for some) '14 update for the Snowkitty
11 years ago
How is it November already? Time just seem to slip past quickly when one is busy, or having fun, or both!
Recent Europe/USA trip recap
Felt like it's been a long time since my month long holiday half way round the world, when it's only been just over a month that I have been back home and work.
Overall it's been an absolute joy catching up with friends I've known for a while, at the same time meeting many for the first time, and ticking off many new places that I've visited along the way: Germany (Berlin), Finland (Toijala, Tempere), The Netherlands (Amsterdam, Valkenswaard), USA (Boston).
Highlight(s) of this trip?
4 hours+ at The Fat Duck easily makes the top of the list. Heston Blumenthal really knows how to impress and change your perception to food and (fine) dining.
The weekend spent in Boston and the few days in Seattle with great company also makes me miss all the awesome friends I have, been so lucky to get to know these people.
Interestingly, the few events I attended throughout the 4 weeks weren't as... great as I thought they'd be/turned out. That's ClubRub (London), EuroFurence (Berlin) and Frolic (San Francisco). Then again, perhaps my initial expectations for them had been skewed. Still enjoyed them, just think they were a bit overhyped... would be the feeling.
Selection of trip photos have been uploaded here on FA already. There's also some that's not entirely appropriate here that's stashed elsewhere on the internet ;)
During EuroFurence:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14368432/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14369043/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14377168/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14386300/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14389879/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14413324/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14433146/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14441952/
During my visit to Boston (a.k.a. latex pony fun times):
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14490109/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14514769/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14549471/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14549521/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14592129/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14598717/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14606681/
During Frolic Party:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14614777/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14614834/
During my visit to Seattle:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14770666/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14770730/
The final flight tally for this trip: 52084 km (32292 miles) flown, with international long haul segments on Air New Zealand, intra-Europe with SAS and domestic US with United.
Map of the flights: http://tinyurl.com/pj86e8a
List of the distances: http://tinyurl.com/qx46nvx
With that much flying around, strategically with Star Alliance carriers, 2 packages awaits me at home... Gold status with Air NZ airports, achievement unlocked! (http://tinyurl.com/pglsobt)
Now to really reap all the Star Gold benefits in the next year of flying around, and to see if I can requalify and maintain it for next period (2015-2016).
What's planned for the rest of the year (Christmas/New Years)?
More travelling of course! =^_^=
In fact, Christmas will be spent in Japan (never been, first time) while New Years will be in Hong Kong (for all the shopping and feasting). Going to have a 2 week holiday around that time of year. Much excite ahead!
Upcoming convention/event plans
With a recent Air NZ sale, coupled with good healthy amount of Airpoints Dollars in my account (helped by the last big Euro/USA trip), booked my AKL-OOL (Gold Coast, Australia) flight this week... which means Furry Down Under (FurDU) 2015 is pretty much a certainty.
Now just have to register and book a hotel room... and perhaps finding a roommate for the con as well.
That's it for now, and once again, thanks to all the awesome people I met on this past trip, and giving me such a great time.
For those that missed out on hanging out, next time round we meet again, don't be shy to drag this kitty away for more [redacted, too graphic] fun! ;)
Recent Europe/USA trip recap
Felt like it's been a long time since my month long holiday half way round the world, when it's only been just over a month that I have been back home and work.
Overall it's been an absolute joy catching up with friends I've known for a while, at the same time meeting many for the first time, and ticking off many new places that I've visited along the way: Germany (Berlin), Finland (Toijala, Tempere), The Netherlands (Amsterdam, Valkenswaard), USA (Boston).
Highlight(s) of this trip?
4 hours+ at The Fat Duck easily makes the top of the list. Heston Blumenthal really knows how to impress and change your perception to food and (fine) dining.
The weekend spent in Boston and the few days in Seattle with great company also makes me miss all the awesome friends I have, been so lucky to get to know these people.
Interestingly, the few events I attended throughout the 4 weeks weren't as... great as I thought they'd be/turned out. That's ClubRub (London), EuroFurence (Berlin) and Frolic (San Francisco). Then again, perhaps my initial expectations for them had been skewed. Still enjoyed them, just think they were a bit overhyped... would be the feeling.
Selection of trip photos have been uploaded here on FA already. There's also some that's not entirely appropriate here that's stashed elsewhere on the internet ;)
During EuroFurence:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14368432/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14369043/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14377168/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14386300/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14389879/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14413324/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14433146/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14441952/
During my visit to Boston (a.k.a. latex pony fun times):
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14490109/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14514769/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14549471/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14549521/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14592129/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14598717/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14606681/
During Frolic Party:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14614777/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14614834/
During my visit to Seattle:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14770666/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14770730/
The final flight tally for this trip: 52084 km (32292 miles) flown, with international long haul segments on Air New Zealand, intra-Europe with SAS and domestic US with United.
Map of the flights: http://tinyurl.com/pj86e8a
List of the distances: http://tinyurl.com/qx46nvx
With that much flying around, strategically with Star Alliance carriers, 2 packages awaits me at home... Gold status with Air NZ airports, achievement unlocked! (http://tinyurl.com/pglsobt)
Now to really reap all the Star Gold benefits in the next year of flying around, and to see if I can requalify and maintain it for next period (2015-2016).
What's planned for the rest of the year (Christmas/New Years)?
More travelling of course! =^_^=
In fact, Christmas will be spent in Japan (never been, first time) while New Years will be in Hong Kong (for all the shopping and feasting). Going to have a 2 week holiday around that time of year. Much excite ahead!
Upcoming convention/event plans
With a recent Air NZ sale, coupled with good healthy amount of Airpoints Dollars in my account (helped by the last big Euro/USA trip), booked my AKL-OOL (Gold Coast, Australia) flight this week... which means Furry Down Under (FurDU) 2015 is pretty much a certainty.
Now just have to register and book a hotel room... and perhaps finding a roommate for the con as well.
That's it for now, and once again, thanks to all the awesome people I met on this past trip, and giving me such a great time.
For those that missed out on hanging out, next time round we meet again, don't be shy to drag this kitty away for more [redacted, too graphic] fun! ;)
