NYC

After weekends in London and B.C., what better way to relax than to spend a weekend in the Big Apple? Jen was working in New York for the latter part of the week of March 10, so we decided that I should meet her there and spend a weekend reaquainting ourselves with the greatest city on earth.

Thanks to Jen's stockpile of hotel points, we stayed at the W Hotel in Union Square, and did a lot of shopping (first trip to Century 21, which was educational) and investigation of the restaurant scene, and managed to meet up with some of my section-mates along the way and had a great time. (The dining highlight was "Sushi Samba". Good food and great scene).

The weather cooperated too, and gave us the first 15 degree celsius day of the season on Saturday, appropriately spent strolling through Central Park and the village. A perfect start to a terriffic spring in MBA-land.

Looking North from the Empire State building

Jen, and the view south from the Empire State Building

Mark and Jen's Wedding

This posting is a little late (as most of them are) but the weekend of February 24, Jen and I made the trip out to Golden B.C. for Mark and Jen's wedding on top of Kicking Horse mountain. A really nice, small ceremony in a picturesque lodge on top of the mountain. Great skiing, though pretty challenging.

Jen looked great in a winter-themed dress (with fur trim on the shall etc.) It was great to see them again, and be a part of such an intimate celebration. Afterwards we enjoyed a great reception in a ski lodge that Jen's mom and step father had rented, and we spent the remaining days skiing, both at Kicking horse and at Lake Louise, before spending a final night in Calgary, catching up with one of Jen's (Paau) high school friends, then heading back to Toronto, and for me, Boston.

I hadn't been skiing in 2 years, so it was great to get back at it. Especially out west, which was also new to me, so the semi-warm temperature combined with the excellent powder conditions makes me wonder if skiing on the east coast will ever suffice now that I know how good it *can* be. Nevertheless, great event, great company, stunning scenery and a lot of fun. Happily, it also coincided with a long weekend at HBS, so we were able to make a proper trip of it. The drive through the rockies was killer.

Mark and Jen arriving at the top of the mountain, with Jen's Dad.

Enering the Chalet before the ceremony

Nancy and Charolette on their best behaviour

The crowd waits patiently, aided by the fact that at this ceremony, they serve drinks! (Take note: those who are still to marry...this was a massively positive innovation on Mark & Jen's part).

Mark searches (and searches) for words. Mr. Robertson (Bill) makes it official

A daytime view of the reception location...a stunning Chalet.

Cutting the cake