A Man's Best Friend

Photo 70-71: My uncle has a new dog, Leo, and he's filled with spunk, energy and acts like a one-year old dog should - with more enthusiasm than you know what to do with. He is absolutely adorable, and quite the show dog as well. But it doesn't take fancy toys to amuse Leo, he's happy with an empty water bottle and a backyard. My nephew, who's 18, and him had quite the fun afternoon on Saturday, and as you can see, they bonded quickly over a game of fetch.

Old and New

Photo 67-69: I'm back from Austria, and here are a few choice gems from sightseeing with my dad and his wife. We went to this "Food Symposium" in an old monestary, and combined modern art with classic libraries and collections.

It as a great trip, being home and all, but it was way too short. Got to see lots of old friends, lots of family, and I ate way too much. Who knew a salad could look so good upon my return.

Leonie

Photo 64-66: My friend's little girl is quite the character. She appears to be shy and quiet, that is until you put her in front of the camera. She then proceeds to pose, smile and flirt away. What a sweetheart. She's definitely not camera shy and is continuing the "fork" theme that seemed to be predomant in Austria this year. lol

A little Billboard Action

Photo 63: I'm back, I'm home, hello NYC! I've been gone for about a week, and my little blog needs some love and some attention, then again I WAS on vacation. So as I'm sitting in the Brussels airport, waiting for my flight to Vienna, I look up, and see this. Ah, the power of advertising. Not only did I want to change my cell phone coverage, but I was suddenly hungry which I quickly remedied with a crispily delicious croissant and some coffee. Not quite pasta, but that came later.

Auf Wiedersehn and Au Revoir!

Extra: I'm off to the country of wine, great food, Mozart, the Alps, and grand palaces in the middle of a city... and yes, in that order. lol I'll be back in a week with lots of pictures, funny stories, amazing memories, and probably some seriously overweight luggage.

Lots of hugs, love, and see you in a week.