Stanley

After a nice dinner and a good night's sleep, we were ready to head off to Stanley Markets for a pleasant Sunday afternoon of shopping and eating. But before we left our building, there was a guest waiting to greet us in the lobby.

Out on the street it was looking to be a beautiful day.

Palatial Crest is the building where we live on the 35th floor. It is always decorated for each season and had a very friendly staff.

On our way to the bus terminus we passed through the snowy landscape of the Landmark Building.

Our arrival in Stanley was a much sunnier one.

The air was warm and the skies clear and blue. We lunched at our favorite Stanley eatery The Boathouse. Dining al fresco without our jackets on the 23rd of December was a treat for us all, but especially Shayne who left cold dreary weather behind in New York City.

We had a leisurely meal and spent time getting caught up on all the news. We only wish Kyle and John could have been there with us to make it perfect.

It was warm enough that we enjoyed our favorite cooler, a Peach Freeze. It is a combination of white port, mango soda and peaches and it is yummy!

After a leisurely lunch and some shopping we were ready to head back into Central. Although it was difficult to tear ourselves away from The Boathouse.

As evening began to fall, Shayne and I ran a few errands and came across a lovely Christmas train and some carolers singing by the escalator.

It was a wonderful first day and we were very excited to see what the holiday would bring.