So, here’s a pro tip: before you check out of your hotel room, do yourself a favor and check the drawers to make sure you have all your belongings. And I mean all your belongings. I say this because checking out … Continue reading
After a business trip to Florida and before the beginning of holiday travel chaos, CP and I snuck in a quick 5 day trip to WDW to try and get ourselves in the holiday spirit. In lieu of a full … Continue reading
During my senior year of college, I took a history course outside of my major that ended up being my all-time favorite course. In it we studied memory, monuments, and memorials within a historical context, looking at everything from the … Continue reading
Other than arriving at the airport on the first day, I don’t think there’s a better feeling than waking up on your first full day of vacation. Especially a long vacation, when you know there’s nothing you have to do … Continue reading
Saturday morning, October 9th, was yet another beautiful sunny morning in Central Florida. We both got up around 7:45, went to the Mara for hot chocolate/coffee and some cereal. Today we were at the bus stop by 9:10a.m., easily caught a bus, and in a matter of minutes were at the gates to the Animal Kingdom.
Oh hai, Everest!
Walking briskly to beat the slowpokes and picture-takers, we arrived at Expedition Everest, which boasted only a 10 minute wait. After riding together we entered the single rider line and walked right back on, securing Fast Passes for later.
With Expedition Everest behind us, we leisurely walked toward the Africa section of the park, and took the train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, an area I admit we visited because of…the petting zoo. Yes, I am twelve! Or maybe four. In any case, we both were eager to see some goats and such.
As a bonus we watched some veterinarians perform an ingrown toe surgery on a tiny, tiny bird. We petted some goats. We did some learnin’ about nature. We saw some sheep. This is the stuff of exhilarating trip reports!
My idea of a good time...the petting zoo.
Anyway, soon we were back on the train, a bit peckish and in need of a decent cup of coffee after a couple days of nothing but Nescafe. While heading through Asia, we ran into Devine, who really is mesmerizing to watch. Eventually we ended up at the Royal Anandapur Tea Company where we each had chai and a muffin/cinnamon roll. We sat and ate in this tiny hut overlooking the water, and once finished headed back to Expedition Everest to ride again with our Fast Passes. By this time the lines were long enough to preclude even another run-through via the single rider line, so we headed out of the park, browsing the shops as we went. A quick bus ride and we were back at the Animal Kingdom Lodge.
How hot must Devine be under all those leaves?!
Nerds in Wonderland 