It's hard to plan a surprise getaway when you live in Nunavut. There are many more logistics than booking a b&b and packing an overnight bag into the trunk of your car. I managed to pull it off (though a day late) and spent some of our Aeroplan points to whisk us away to the paradise that is Winnipeg. Side note: I am terribly saddened that Winnipeg is considered to be exciting, and have vowed to expand our horizons as much as possible.
It was a plan that needed many people helping, and a lot of finagling but I confirmed the tickets on Wednesday at 2pm and we were on a plane by 4pm. In 30 minutes we were able to pack, find a Pepper-sitter, book a hotel and grab something from the post office. The rest, as they say, is history.
I surprised my husband with the news and we were off! So far, it has been a relaxing trip in the sense that we didn't have a plan, or things that needed to be done...we are simply here to reconnect and spend some time together in the "big city." Highlights so far have included scoring some amazing deals: our car rental ($10/day and unlimited kms?!), our hotel (hooray for government rates!), our food (dinner the first night with...plenty of adult beverages came to $30 after tax and tip, and our 2 huge hot breakfasts came to $9 after taxes!!). We then spent a long time walking around the shops, cheering with a crowd of strangers in the middle of the mall while we watched the Canadian women's hockey team win their Olympic gold medal, driving about town, and generally regaining a sense of normalcy again.
It's been a while since we have gone south and we needed the change of scenery and a bit of warmth (only -14 here!). Tomorrow we will hit some more shops, maybe go to the spa and get a haircut, and then have a nice dinner before we head back on Saturday morning. It's not a long trip, but it is just what we needed. We are as excited to be here as though this were a honeymoon!
I feel so rejuvenated! :)
-L
Your 'side note' is so apropos...it's so sad when Winnipeg is the exciting big city trip out! I live (and blog) in Rankin, so I totally understand. In fact, I scored an unexpected medical travel trip to the bright lights and will be here until Wednesday...bonus! Lots of shopping and room service in the future me'thinks. Enjoy your stay :)
ReplyDeleteWe are actually delayed until Tuesday, can you believe it??
DeleteWe should plan a northern blogger meet up in Winnipeg one of these days!! :)
Lol...I just read your other entry...I know a few people delayed as well. Fortunately, I had planned on staying until Wednesday anyway. Rankin is totally closed down with this blizzard! Northern blogger convention sounds awesome :)
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