So, as you all know, I decided to go to Vail, Colorado for the Thanksgiving Holiday Break with one of my fellow grads from TSS, Mandy. We had a blast in this ski-town! Mandy was able to ski her heart out all week. I did partake in skiing a few times during the seven days we were in Vail, but I was also able to do some sight-seeing, relaxing at the library, and enjoy being a tourist.
The town of Vail is really pretty. In the downtown area, there are a lot of resorts and hotels intermingled at the foot of the slopes, not to mention many top brand boutiques and shops. I could not help but take photos of the buildings! Also, this town is pretty on the pricey side. Vail is a top ski town and attracts many top skiers and international folk, and well, people that have a lot of money. Phil was telling me that an average family of four pay on average $22,000, I believe per week on a vacation here. I was shocked! I guess after thinking about it, that includes ski passes, lessons, equipment rentals, hotel rooms, food, and the list I bet goes on! But other than the top prices, the quality of life, scene, and recreation is top-notch and worth every penny.
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| Not only was this an apartment complex, but there was a skating rink! |
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| I love the cobbly-stoned walkway streets! |
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| Very pretty |
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| Interesting Art! |
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| Skating Rink! |
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| I loved this nature-scape gate! Want! |
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| Another skating rink! |
Thanksgiving was definitely different from my family Thanksgiving events. Mostly because mine are spent with my family and relatives, where as this Vail Thanksgiving was a family of wonderful friends. A huge potluck was held at Mandy's boyfriend's house, where everyone pitched in a brought a dish to share. By the peak of the festivities, Mandy had counted about 30 people eating dinner with all of us! It was crazy! Very fun!
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| Mandy's 'Happy Chicken Egg' Chocolate Chip Cookies |
Mandy decided to help prepare chocolate chip cookies and vegan gravy. By the time it was my turn to prepare something, everyone was already bringing a dish, so I helped Mandy prep her food and pitched it for dinner supplies and ingredients for the boys in the main foods they were preparing for the dinner.
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| Thanksgiving Morning: Nothing Like Having Some Lox & Shmear! |
Thanksgiving morning, Mandy and the crew decided to go skiing, so I went to one of the cafe's in town and had some a coastal fixing of salmon and shmear! I am so missing oceanic food...haha. Cannot wait to go home for some sushi and fish! haha.
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| Traditional Knitting on Thanksgiving |
When we all got back to the house to start preparing for the festivities, I pulled out my knitting and continued to finish a scarf on the new circular needles I purchased. Tried on the new basket weave stitching, and let me tell you, I finished it and it looks awesome!
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| Shot-Ski! |
That night I partook in my first 'shot-ski!' This was an intense shot! Basically, there are seven shot glasses on a ski and you all have to take the shot all at the same time! So crazy!
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| Lots of Food! |
The food was really delicious! There was so much food! We definitely had a lot of food left over as well. The menu consisted of: a roasted turkey, a bar-be-que chicken, a fried chicken, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato fries, lots of awesome salad, sweet potato marshmallow dish, green beans, asparagus, corn bread, rolls, and gravys. Delicious!
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| And Turkey! |
So for a Thanksgiving away from home, was pretty awesome. Although I did miss being at home, doing the traditional dinner with my family, trying something new was a great change for me. I had a blast with a huge group of awesome people!
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| East Coast Represent: Dewey Beach in Bart & Yetti's Bar, Vail CO! |
Thanksgiving in Vail was awesome!
Only three more weeks of class then I get to come home for the holidays! Pretty Excited!
Stepping Foot on the East Coast in 19 days!
TheChristyBel
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