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wednes ([personal profile] wednes) wrote2007-10-24 09:03 pm

Back from my honeymoon!

We are now back from Chicago and our wonderful honeymoon. We had a swell time with [livejournal.com profile] uterdic and [livejournal.com profile] smarbaby who went on our journey with us. We stayed in a lovely suite with a bathtub in the bedroom; it had two TV's and a mini fridge. It was sweet. There was much delicious and varied dining, a ton of walking around, and some staple attractions like Navy Pier and the Shedd Aquarium.

The aquarium was utterly amazing. As I mentioned in my voice post, there were many different kinds of sharks (though no Great Whites, much to the disappointment of one kid I saw), a green anaconda, a komodo dragon, lots of lizards, turtles, and an insane amount of fish of all kinds from everywhere in the world. There was a huge, live lungfish that has been around since the 1930's, dolphins, otters, and beluga whales with a recent calf. The whole thing was pretty damn incredible.

I have a new favorite drink: the mojito. I found it in a swell restaurant called TopoloBampo which my dear friend and Maid of Honor [livejournal.com profile] missgrete treated us to. We took the bus and a cab once each, and walked around a great deal. I'm afraid I don't have any pics, because H forgot to bring the camera.

Did I say "no" pics? Well, there was one, but it's not very flattering:

Me at the entrance to the aquarium, in the mouth of a Komodo Dragon.
Scary!

While I'm posting pics, let me also share this pic of a gift I got from [livejournal.com profile] kissdbyagnome:

Aren't they something? I just have to figure out a cool way to display them.

[identity profile] madush69.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
Forgot the camera! That's the biggest bummer ever.
For me, there's no point in going anyplace unless you can take pics. I'm glad you had fun, but I really feel bummed about you not being able to document the fun.
On another note...They have mojitos at the Bistro Bar & Grill on Washtenaw.
groovesinorbit: (buffy grin)

[personal profile] groovesinorbit 2007-10-25 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Those dolls are adorable. And is that a snake's mouth you're standing in?

[identity profile] sudrin.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
Awww! Those puppets (dolls, or action figures depending on your view) are awesome!! It sounds like it was a fun time! :)

[identity profile] madush69.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
I like your icon. Buffy Rules!! (it's a komodo dragon)

[identity profile] zenithberwyn.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
Dude! Topolobampo! That's owned by celebrity chef Rick Bayless! I buy his jarred salsa a lot and watch his PBS show where he nerds out about all the different types of Mexican chile peppers.

[identity profile] wednes.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 06:29 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, i was kinda mad about the whole camera thing. But H is hard to stay mad at because he's so great.

[identity profile] wednes.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 06:30 am (UTC)(link)
Aren't they something?

And no...it's a Komodo Dragon.
Scary!

[identity profile] wednes.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 06:31 am (UTC)(link)
Aren't they great?

And yeah, we had a really good time.

Re: I found some pics for you

[identity profile] wednes.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 06:32 am (UTC)(link)
Ha! Thanks.

I saved lots of cool stuff I can use to scrapbook the trip in our wedding album, once I buy a wedding album.

[identity profile] wednes.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 06:35 am (UTC)(link)
Yup, my friend Grete works on the organic farm that supplies their produce. It was an awesome meal, I had ceviche and a couple of mojitos and dessert.

dolls

[identity profile] katharinakatt.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 10:02 am (UTC)(link)
The dolls are a perfect gift. Very cool!!!
groovesinorbit: (buffy grin)

[personal profile] groovesinorbit 2007-10-25 01:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks. She does. : )
groovesinorbit: (buffy grin)

[personal profile] groovesinorbit 2007-10-25 01:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Even cooler! : )

Re: dolls

[identity profile] wednes.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 02:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Aren't they?
I was thrilled to get them.

[identity profile] sweetmsbehavin.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 03:22 pm (UTC)(link)
the dolls are really cute,, sounds like you all had a great time, congrats on everything

[identity profile] wednes.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 04:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you!

We did have a great time.

[identity profile] thehula.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my God!! I love Doll H and Doll Wednesday! Can I come over and play with them? I'm totally coming over to play with them...

[identity profile] thehula.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Wait, did Amy make those? That's outstanding! How creative! I bet you're glad you escaped from that Komodo dragon NOW, aren't you? You should be more careful, you KNOW they like pretty girls in floral frocks. How careless... ;)

[identity profile] wednes.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 09:13 pm (UTC)(link)
C'mon over!

[identity profile] wednes.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Amy had them made for us. It's funny, she told me before hand what an awesome gift it was and got me all wondering. I never would have guessed it was something so cool.

[identity profile] darkeryet.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Mojitos are really great in the summer. Also caipirinhas and caipiroscas!

[identity profile] wednes.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I could see drinking that in the summer.
Very tasty!

Re: DRESS?

[identity profile] wednes.livejournal.com 2009-05-06 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Indeed. It was extremely windy.
Hence the name "the windy city."

Re: DRESS?

[identity profile] wednes.livejournal.com 2009-05-07 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Dude, what the fuck is your problem?