Royal Service: European Trip Redux

I travel to Europe at least once a year, and have been fortunate to have THREE trips on my agenda for 2007. Thus, I decided that my September journey would truly be a vacation--for at least part of it.

Sometimes the most uncomplicated holidays are the ones that net the most benefits. Being away from cell phones, computers, televisions, etc. can truly free your mind so that creative pursuits can be pondered, considered, and inspired. My time in the Swedish countryside helped me to gain new insight into the direction I want my business to take in the coming year. I was able to put many things into perspective and generally "recharge" my SM self. Even Mistresses need to step away from the dungeon sometimes. Now I feel invigorated and ready to get back to torturing, tormenting, and documenting my SM experiences.

Amsterdam was the working portion of the vacation. My arrival commenced with a chauffeur awaiting me at the terminal. We had made contact prior to my trip and he offered his services while I was in the Netherlands. His references were stellar, so I figured why NOT travel in style? He lived up to his promise as he was clad head to toe in the appropriate outfit for the occasion (see photo). He whisked me and my bags away to my hotel and we made arrangements for him to serve me during the rest of my stay. I have NO problem taking the train while I'm in Europe, but this experience has spoiled me.

I attended my first European fetish party on the second night in Amsterdam. The Clinic Party was an event I've heard about for years. My US friends who claimed to be "in the know" about it didn't give it very high marks. They must have been at some other party as I have nothing but praise for this occasion! The Clinic is what every US fetish party SHOULD be like. Seriously. There was outstanding fetish gear, playing, great music, and a huge venue. The only occasion I've attended in the States that's been of the same caliber is the Black and Blue Ball in NYC. I also liked the fact that there weren't any exceptions to the dress code. What can I say but that I hope to return? Of course it didn't hurt that I was chauffeured to and from the venue.

The rest of my trip involved sessions, spending time with my host, nail5us, and enjoying the sites of Amsterdam. I want to thank the lucky guys who arranged appointments with me for making the kink portion of my stay a different type of fun. Amsterdam wouldn't be the same without you. You know who you are :).

I didn't net the fetish cache of last year's trip this time around, but I DID get treated to a lovely pair of kid/patent leather gloves from nail. I never thought that combination could be so alluring, but it is in these gloves. The palm side is soft leather and the backside is patent. I'm looking forward to adding them to a session some time soon.

It was fun to be away, but now I'm glad to be back and back in the game. I hope to see some of you at the Folsom Street Fair on Sunday, or the party the night before.

VQ