{"id":8430,"date":"2014-04-10T23:07:42","date_gmt":"2014-04-11T06:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/blog\/?p=8430"},"modified":"2021-08-08T12:29:32","modified_gmt":"2021-08-08T19:29:32","slug":"the-last-of-2013-van-city-nyc-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/blog\/2014\/04\/10\/the-last-of-2013-van-city-nyc-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"The Last of 2013: Van City, NYC &#038; Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I think this might finally be my last 2013 blog post. LOL. Thanks for bearing with me. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Last year we took a couple of long weekend trips to Vancouver &amp; NYC and also traveled to Paris for a half day at the tail end of our Disneyland Paris trip. I wanted to share a few fun photos before I officially bid adieu to 2013.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/vancouver13_01.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_vancouver13_01.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>We took our annual trip to Vancouver back in May. Fourth year in a row!<\/p>\n<p>One of our very favorite shows, <i>Psych<\/i>, filmed in Vancouver (*sniff*) so we decided to drive south to the city of White Rock BC, which the show used for many of its location shoots.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/vancouver13_02.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_vancouver13_02.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>The Psych office!!! SQUEE. Ok ok, in real life it&#8217;s the White Rock Museum &amp; Archives.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/vancouver13_03.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_vancouver13_03.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Rob doing a Shawn Spencer impression. LOL.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/vancouver13_04.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_vancouver13_04.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Where are Shawn &amp; Gus? Too bad they weren&#8217;t filming the day of our visit.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/vancouver13_05.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_vancouver13_05.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>The pier that was featured in the musical episode.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/vancouver13_06.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_vancouver13_06.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t think this was ever featured on the show. But I guess this is the White Rock. Hee.<\/p>\n<p>Back in Vancouver, we also visited the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.capbridge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capilano Suspension Bridge<\/a>. I know it&#8217;s super tourist-y but in all the years we&#8217;ve visited, we&#8217;ve never been so we thought it would be fun.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/vancouver13_07.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_vancouver13_07.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/vancouver13_08.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_vancouver13_08.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>And it was!<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/vancouver13_09.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_vancouver13_09.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Before braving the bridge, we checked out the Cliff Walk, which is a series of suspended walkways jutting out from the granite cliff above Capilano River. There&#8217;s a portion of the walkway that features a glass floor. Super scary!<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/vancouver13_10.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_vancouver13_10.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/vancouver13_11.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_vancouver13_11.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>The Suspension Bridge! It was raining on and off with a slight wind during our visit so the bridge swayed more than I would have liked. I wouldn&#8217;t say I&#8217;m scared of heights but wow, I was so nervous as I walked across the bridge. My heart was pounding until I had my feet firmly back on the ground. Such a fun experience! Revisiting these photos reminds me that I need to figure out when we&#8217;re going to head up to Vancouver again this year. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>In mid-August, Rob attended training in NY so I took that as an opportunity to tag along with him the weekend before for a couple days of eating &amp; sightseeing in the city.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/nyc13_01.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_nyc13_01.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>We took a red eye and when we arrived our hotel room wasn&#8217;t ready so we killed some time admiring the view at Bryant Park.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/nyc13_02.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_nyc13_02.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>I was lucky enough to get free tickets from work to see The Book of Mormon that night. It was HILARIOUS! But definitely not for anyone who&#8217;s easily offended. I only wish we were better rested so we could have enjoyed it more. It was a really looong day. I&#8217;m hoping we can catch it again someday.<\/p>\n<p>The following morning we took a walk along <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehighline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> The High Line<\/a> which is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan&#8217;s West Side.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/nyc13_03.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_nyc13_03.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>It was a gorgeous day.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/nyc13_04.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_nyc13_04.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>We entered the park at West 26th St and walked all the way south to the end in the Meatpacking District.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/nyc13_05.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_nyc13_05.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s such a great space. I loved the seating &amp; viewing areas sprinkled throughout.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/nyc13_06.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_nyc13_06.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>You can still see some of the old train tracks along the path.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/nyc13_07.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_nyc13_07.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Another NY first is finally getting to see Washington Square Park and its famous arch.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/nyc13_08.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_nyc13_08.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>On my last day we took the ferry over to the East River State Park in Williamsburg for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brooklynflea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brooklyn Flea<\/a>. Many people visit for the vintage collectibles and antiques but we were there for the food. Our eats included a maple bacon stick and the most amazing porchetta sandwiches. SO YUMMERS.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/nyc13_09.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_nyc13_09.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>The view looking back at Manhattan was spectacular.<\/p>\n<p>Finally we spent a half day in Paris while we were staying at the Disneyland Paris resort. We had checked off many attractions during our week-long visit back in 2006 so this time around, we wanted to cap off our European adventure with a quick jaunt into the city for a great meal.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/paris13_01.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_paris13_01.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/paris13_02.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_paris13_02.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>But first! A quick pit stop at the Eiffel Tower. As you do.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/paris13_03.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_paris13_03.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>And the Arc de Triomphe. My favorite Parisian monument.<\/p>\n<p>After going back and forth between a few restaurants, we decided on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/paris\/dining\/restaurants\/le_cinq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Cinq<\/a> for lunch. It&#8217;s a two Michelin star restaurant located in the Four Seasons just off the Champs Elysees.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/paris13_04.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_paris13_04.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s so beautiful inside.<\/p>\n<p>Rob &amp; I ordered the seasonal tasting menu (note that the menus they give to women don&#8217;t have prices, LOL) and it was phenomenal. Sometimes French food is way too rich but this meal was the perfect mix of some lighter and heavier dishes. The soft-boiled egg appetizer, fillet of turbot entree and the wasabi butter with bread service were particularly memorable.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/paris13_05.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/temp\/tn_paris13_05.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>After dessert, our servers brought this lovely cart of mignardises to the table for us to choose more treats to take home with us. Yummy!<\/p>\n<p>This wasn&#8217;t my OMGBESTMEALEVER as far as food but it was definitely THEBEST in terms of service. We had two servers who were so attentive (without feeling intrusive at all) that I seriously felt like royalty. They did absolutely everything short of feeding us. It was amazing.<\/p>\n<p>And that finally wraps up our 2013 adventures! It&#8217;s so much reliving these trips through photos. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>For more pics, check our Flickr &#8211;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/robandkel08\/sets\/72157643722831335\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vancouver<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/robandkel08\/sets\/72157643679150584\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/robandkel08\/sets\/72157641547596113\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paris<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I think this might finally be my last 2013 blog post. LOL. Thanks for bearing with me. \ud83d\ude42 Last year we took a couple of long weekend trips to Vancouver &amp; NYC and also traveled to Paris for a half &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/blog\/2014\/04\/10\/the-last-of-2013-van-city-nyc-paris\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[200,99,177,117,24,172],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8430"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8430"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8430\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9150,"href":"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8430\/revisions\/9150"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8430"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8430"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ever-lasting.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8430"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}