Liberty & Phoenix Swing 2014
Published July 28th, 2014 in Aces Go Places, Dance, Gastronomy and West Coast Swing. 0 CommentsGosh! June has gone by in a flash. Was probably one of the busiest month at work and the 2-week trip to the US meant I was extra busy before (to clear as much work as I could before I went on leave) and even busier after (as I sought to go through 1000 unread e-mails).
The US trip was great though. This being my first overseas West Coast Swing (WCS) trip, I was pretty thankful that I was travelling with a group of easygoing folks. Having my longtime friend and instructor, Zee, also helped!
Here’re the highlights of the trip!
Liberty Swing (New Jersey)
Sleepy-eyed, 5 of us set off from Changi Airport on 26 Jun 2014.
I got an entire row of seats to myself on Delta! Heehee.
Singapore had a table to ourselves!
I got into the semi-finals of the Novice J&J… was quite happy with the result… though when I viewed the video.. I was quite appalled! So many things to correct!
Food portions in the US is bigggg. And one wonders why the people there are so obese…
Elements @ Camelback Mountain (Phoenix)
Joyce, one of the ladies I was travelling with, did good research and found this restaurant called Elements. It scores on both the food as well as the views! (I think it’s one some travel list’s Top 35 Restaurants with a View or something). It’s DEFINITELY worth going!
Beautiful view of the pool framed by mountains!
More views!
I love the light of setting sun against the mountain!
Honeydew Cucumber Sour – super refreshing!
Tuna tantare – this was really delish! The fresh tuna with the different herbs – there was an assault of taste!
My main – the succulent diver scallops combined with the flavourful couscous was heavenly!
This was my favourite of the desserts we ordered to share. I think this was the salted caramel ice-cream & laval chocolate cake.
Nightfall at Elements. I really like the pic of the crescent moon (taken with my Nokia 808).
Phoenix 4th of July Convention
JW Marriott Camelback Resort & Spa – really beautiful hotel.
My wonderful roomies at Phoenix!
The balcony offered fabulous views!
Such pretty clouds!
My first experience with a dust storm! The thundering wind was quite an experience.
The representatives from Singapore (and 1 Korean – haha)! Cheers to everyone!
Will I go on another dance trip again? Yes I would! But first, I really need to brush up on my dancing. Felt quite inadequate at the socials though at least I take comfort that my following was good!
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