Today was a light day at the stable and we finished fairly early. So we all decided to go out for lunch. Much to my surprise everyone wanted to go to McDonald's for lunch. I thought this so strange because ever since I got here we have eaten nothing but healthy delicious fresh foods. So McDonald's was a change, but of course I didn't complain. So we drove to the McDonald's and I was informed that it was called "McCafe." I just thought it was another name, but oh no was I wrong. It is call McCafe because it is pretty much an alternate universe compared to a typical American McDonald's. It was extremely clean inside and decorated to the hills. It was a chic, modern theme with carpet and funky lights. There were cozy little booths with beautiful wooden tables. There were also large windows for people watching with stools and taller tables for two. Inside the McCafe was a coffee cafe. They served all sorts of different coffees, teas, lattes, and what not. Apparently several people take "coffee and cake" in the afternoon and McCafe is a popular choice. Of course the food tastes exactly the same, a complete heart attack all in one meal!!
Other happenings this week...
Earlier in the week Catherine informed the team that we were meant to go to dinner with a client on Wednesday night. We were to look nice as it was a fancy smancy restaurant. As we arrived at the restaurant we were shocked as she had planned a surprise bachelorette party for my roommate Casey. She is getting married in a few weeks. Her finance was informed it was a girls night from this point forward and sent home with a steak dinner. Ill leave it to your imagination what the rest of the night entailed. It was a blast and I met several people from local stables, breeding farms, and tack shops. The next day was a little rough...
Earlier this week the first of four foals was born at the breeding farm. She is a beautiful filly by Florenzio. We all went over to the breeding farm Friday afternoon to celebrate a successful birth with cake and champagne. It was quite the celebration complete with delicate china and freshly baked cheesecake. It was really nice to take a little time out of the day to celebrate and enjoy this new baby!
Next Wednesday I will be going to a competition in s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. The competition is referred to as Den Bosch by the Dutch. I will be grooming for Catherine as she is riding Cadillac in the CDI-W. This competition serves as the Western European Finals. That means that there will be two Grand Prix Tours. The Small tour, or the CDI 4*, and then there will be the World Tour, or the CDI-W. This is also the last competition before the World Cup in Las Vegas in April. The majority of Europeans that rode at the Olympics in Hong Kong will be riding at this show. I'm sure it will be incredible to watch and experience this kind of intense atmosphere. I know there will be a great story come Monday.
A random assortment of topics, I know. Thanks for reading...
Meaghan :-)
i love everything the the McDonald's McCafe coffees, everything except the silly name
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