Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a really cool city.  We had a blast exploring local pubs, trying Indonesian food (amazing) and hitting a few tourist stops.  We are pretty relaxed travelers - we try to hit some tourist places but we really like to enjoy the local food, drinks and enjoy the city.  

 Canal Cruise

afternoon at the park

vintage shopping

Anne Frank's house

enjoying the scenery at a local café

When in Rome

 I was trying to go through the 600+ pictures we took in Rome to organize for this post but I had to stop halfway through.  There are just too many to choose from.  We had a blast to say the least.  We unexpectedly saw the pope, somehow avoided all the lines and indulged our little hearts out in gelato, wine and food.  Every meal we had was great but our 2 favorite spots were Sofia and Spirito DiVino.  If you are headed to Rome definitely check them out.  If you go to Spirito DiVino - make sure to check out the ancient cellar.  I would recommend making reservations.  The weather was perfect and everyone was friendly.

On a random note, Saturday was my birthday and Sunday I woke up very hungover and hungry.  Breakfast was about to end so I jumped in the shower and quickly changed.  I went downstairs with mascara still under my eyes, wet hair and a pair of jeans with t-shirt.  I think the t-shirt may have been Matt's.  Regardless you get the picture of what I look like...not good, right?!  I grabbed a huge sugar donut and head for the neatest table trying to avoid eye contact with anyone.  I am downing my coffee and about to take another bite of this donut when I see a girl that looks really familiar.  I look at Matt and said umm I think I know her, maybe not know, but recognize her.  I am sure I was making no sense to him.  Finally my brain started working and I realized it was Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere.  In my current state I was not going to say hi and introduce myself, I mean I was barely speaking full sentences.  So I saw a way cooler blogger than me (ha) and was too ridiculous to say hi.  Story of my life..haha!

Insta-Rome

We are traveling back to London today.  Rome was awesome!  Here is a preview of our trip from my iPhone- I will post more this week.

Waiting to board- ready for the weekend

Flying over the Alps

Colosseum

Vatican Museum

Little blurry and small but that's the Pope

Happy Monday!

Monday daydreaming

In May Matt and I will be celebrating our 3 year Anniversary.  Kinda crazy to think it has already been three years.  We have started a tradition of taking a trip for our Anniversary, so far we have been to Napa and Paris.  Last night we were talking and debating between a few places.  I was leaning more towards the beachy holidays since London doesn't really get summer weather.  We are still deciding - I think we have come up with a pretty good compromise.

What better excuse to shop right!  I started to put together some things I would pack for our trip.  Top of the list - some serious sun block since my skin hasn't been seen by Mr. Sun in over a year.  I guess I am avoiding wrinkles right?

Laying out by the pool with a cocktail

Hat | Bikini | Shirt | Flip Flops | Shorts | Bracelet

Night out on the town

Necklace | Dress | Ring | Tote | Sandals

Exploring during the day

Ring | Dress | Sandals

Munich

This weekend we decided to take a trip to Munich, Germany.  My husbands year end is over and he finally can come home at a decent hour and take some time off.  This trip was definitely for him.  We had a stein in our hand about 80% of the time.  The weather was beautiful Thursday and Friday, but Saturday was cold and rainy.  I did not pack for cold and rainy.  I checked the weather before we left, it said mid 60's and sunny.  My little lululemon running jacket did nothing for me on the Alps visiting Neuschwanstein Castle.  I think I could live in Munich- I would buy a bike, pick up surfing, work at a beer garden, maybe get nude in the park on a warm day, and snack on pretzels.  I mean who wouldn't want to do that.  

Odeonsplatz Square

First Stein and Schnitzel

Matt's Stein

Matt's Heaven

Opera Theater

City Center

More City Center

Theatine Church

BMW Museum

Ready to leave the Museum

Surfers

Chinesischer Turm (Chinese Tower)

Carboload...

Inside Theatine Church

Marienplatz - New City Hall

Alps

Linderhof Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle - Disney Castle

Marienbrücke (Mary's Bridge)

Hohenschwangau Castle

Hi!

Neuschwanstein Castle from Mary's Bridge

Happy Monday!

Weekend Holiday...

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That is exactly what we did.  See you Monday!