I already knew that I had a wonderful husband. No one needs to remind me because I am reminded every single day. He's a great human being -- just like my daddy.
However, my husband has truly topped himself this time. His schedule ebbs and flows a little more than mine -- mine is more steady with fewer breaks. Somehow he managed to get a week off in December and decided to surprise me with a vacation. A small confession: it has always been a secret dream of mine to be surprised with a vacation. Boy did he surprise me.
Here were the clues:
- you need a passport
- you will probably need boots
- and a coat
- and it's going to be REALLY cold
- you won't have access to e-mail or your phone
What would your guess have been?
Here is mine: Canada
(Alaska, until the whole passport thing)
No offense to the Canadians, eh, but I did not care to go somewhere even colder than Chicago for vacation. I think this is more practical than bratty. Regardless, I did not express my reticence to go to Canada until after I found out that we are going to . . .
Vienna, Austria
for reals. I am so excited. I haven't been to Europe since 2004, when I studied for a summer in London and traveled to Ireland, France and Wales. Truly, it was an amazing experience.
However, this is the first time we've been abroad together, so this trip is extra special. I love traveling with him, so this should be just as fun as some of our other trips to San Juan, PR; Sanibel Island; Hawaii, etc.
I feel very blessed with such a wonderful husband and best friend and the chance to take a fantastic trip during a time when Vienna is one of the most Christmas-y places in the world.
More to come regarding his fantastic plans for us -- 3 shows, a couple of castles, some museums and, I'm sure, at least a 1/3 of the 18+ Christmas Markets in and around the city.
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