Amsterdam, Switzerland, Germany, Oklahoma, Colorado, OH MY!

I've made it back from Switzerland and Germany. I just had one day flying in and out of Dusseldorf and a direct cab to and from Essen. I didn't see much and there were no real photo opportunities. I made it back to Oklahoma and am now in Denver. I'm seeing my first snow of the year and it is gorgeous. Connor and I will be here through Thanksgiving. Still working on the work permit issues we'll see how it progresses over the next few weeks. Here is a picture of what is going on currently just south of Denver.

Switzerland

This is my co-worker in London, Dawn. We are at a conference in Geneva and this is a trader party one night at "Club Bypass". Above that is my train ride from Geneva to Zurich. These mountains, outside Luasanne, were so close and big it seemed like I could have reached out and touched them. They looked like they were floating on a cloud/the water (it all blended together). I am staying with Gretchen and Greg in Zurich now. We had a good time this weekend doing some baby shopping for Baby Smith and Greg and I enjoyed way too many bottles of wine while poor Gretchen just had to watch. I'm off to Dusseldorf/Essen Germany tomorrow. In and out in one day, quick trip we'll see if I remember to take pictures!

Amsterdam

I, Sarah, was in Amsterdam for the past week for business. I had a few meetings and then also attended a conference. Connor and I have been to Amsterdam before but it was a fast 1 1/2 day trip in Feb. about 5 years ago. It was nice to see it again in some warmer weather! My next visit to Europe will be in 2 weeks when I head off to Geneva.

Colorado Wine Fest in Grand Junction

We drove out here for the weekend with Heather, Doug, and Darren (Doug's cousin). We had a good time and had A LOT of wine.

Monument Rock

Again, more hiking. This is close to where Heather and Doug live.

Garden of the Gods

Here we are hiking around Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.

Stonehenge postponed

Well we were going to go down to Stonehenge but extenuating circumstances made us delay that trip. Our observations of British TV is that The Weakest Link really is kind of entertaining. Also Friends might be the most played show on TV, which I like very much. Although, there was the same episode of Friends that was played at least twice on two different channels. White Chicks has been on every day for the past few days, weird but now we are both actually fans of the movie. Connor has disowned Indian Food. We had a really great Thai dinner a few nights ago. Connor got taken out to a nice meal over by Tower Bridge where he had the 'Best Oysters' he's ever had. I had lunch with James, Theresa's brother, who is here with the NYC Philharmonic. It was nice to see a familiar face. Please everyone feel free to come visit, once we actually have a place. Kelly save your money for shopping because there is some great stuff here! We are getting our bearings on everything and (sarah) would like to live in Marylebone which doesn't give you as much space for your $$$$$$. Man everything is expensive here. When your salary gets cut in half based on the exchange rate it really hurts and makes you really think how do we want to spend our money. We want a decent amount of space but at the same time will want to travel. Hmmm....decisions decisions.