Author Archives: erinparker75

Le Chou de Bruxelles – Sherbrooke/Montreal

Posted on October 22, 2010 by erinparker75

Remember the lovely Quebecoise girls we met in San Sebastian? Well, turns out Gab’s parents own a restaurant in Sherbrooke, about 1.5 hours from Montreal. I promised her I would go (she wouldn’t be back by then) and once I … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Foodie Love, Montreal, Travel | Tagged food, Le Chou de Bruxelles, Montreal, restaurant, Sherbrooke | 5 Comments

Breakfast in Montreal

Posted on October 20, 2010 by erinparker75

Breakfast outings are some of my favorites, when I can manage to get up early enough… St. Viateur Bagels Has anyone ever had a la baba aux pommes? Let me tell you something: Cheyne is like a homing pigeon for … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Foodie Love, Montreal, Travel | Tagged Montreal, Starbucks | 1 Comment

Montreal, mon ami

Posted on October 18, 2010 by erinparker75

The next morning involved a bike tour of the city… …and then lunch at Jardin Nelson. This is why we’re best friends. I wanted to live there. And he knew that. We ate outside (of course) and there was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Montreal | Tagged bike tours, Jardin Nelson, Montreal | 1 Comment

Montreal, mon ami!

Posted on October 15, 2010 by erinparker75

The morning we leave for Montreal, I check my bank account first thing. I want to make sure I have plenty of money in my checking account to allow me all of the fun I am guaranteed to have. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Montreal | Tagged Montreal | 4 Comments

US Airways – My Nemesis (continued)

Posted on October 13, 2010 by erinparker75

So. So much for all my careful planning and New York Airport Transit ticket buying to meet Cheyne at Grand Central. I prepare myself mentally for the 2 hour bus ride by buying 3 trash magazines that set me back … Continue reading →

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US Airways – My Nemesis

Posted on October 11, 2010 by erinparker75

*please forgive the lack of pictures in my next couple of posts, but I must tell an important story to which there is no photographic evidence to be had! ————————————————————————————————————————————————— I never ever thought I’d say I’d be happy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Rants n Stuff, Travel | Tagged US Airways | 2 Comments

World Cup in Spain

Posted on October 8, 2010 by erinparker75

Yo soy espanol espanol espanol! You have to ask yourself what the chances are of traveling the world and happening to pick the one spot on the globe to win the World Cup. Pretty slim. So, I guess I’m pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in Madrid, Spain, Travel | Tagged Madrid, Spain, World Cup | 4 Comments

Back in Madrid

Posted on October 6, 2010 by erinparker75

Leaving Lonster and San Sebastian was hard. That was why I heavily relied on Chelsea, chips, and wine to get me through. They did. After my long (but beautiful!) journey back to Madrid, I arrive in the bustling Puerta del … Continue reading →

Posted in Madrid, San Sebastian, Spain, Travel | Tagged Madrid, Puerta del Sol, San Sebastian | 1 Comment

Sexy San Sebastian

Posted on October 1, 2010 by erinparker75

Oh. em. gee. This place is quite possibly heaven. And I say this even after having to sleep on the beach for the first night due to every. single. pension. being full. Completo. Don’t even bother ringing the bell. And … Continue reading →

Posted in San Sebastian, Spain | Tagged San Sebastian | 2 Comments

Bilbao and le Guggenheim