We got back last Sunday - full week of work and now catching up on your TR
We got back last Sunday - full week of work and now catching up on your TR
- we loved Dudly - had gone on JP, got a little wet, it was hot, and we were going back to the room for a break soon so said what the heck and rode Dudley next. Soaked to the bone and laughing hysterically! So then we rode the river raft twice in a row for good measure.
- I miss Diagon Alley so much already. A hotel employee had suggested to us that we do Hogsmeade first then DA because DA is just so amazing. Glad we listened.
- I had totally forgotten about the existance of the pumpkin pasties until our last ride on the train, and they mentioned them in the movie. I looked at my daughter and said - I need to go get one before we leave! Go glad I did. I tasted just like my favorite pumpkin pie filling in a really nice crust.
The woman that was working at the artifacts store (where they pound the little medallions) last Friday or Saturday evening (my days are blurring together right now) is the something rather wonderful you speak of. Earlier in the day DD (16) had left her phone and wallet in the bathroom at Seuss land, and we didn't notice until after we got off the little train ride. Long story short, phone and wallet with drivers permit turned up at lost and found within an hour, but without all of her money (about $95 none of which she had spent yet). She was still visibly very very upset hours later and we were poking around that shop, she mentioned if she had had any money she would have chosen a medallion. The woman at the shop overheard, saw how upset she was, showed her a secret about the shop and gave her a practice token made earlier. Also did a little song and dance and gave her a hug. Turned the whole night around for her
I always appreciate the time Tom takes for pictures and glad you enjoyed them...….thanks again......
Well we like Disney too, but yeah-we get that all the time with our friends-it's now not even "you going again?!" But "when are you going back?"
And then I am now getting "we are planning a trip...Can I pick your brain about ...."?
I've been reading but at night and too tired to comment LOL!
But I am glad you mentioned which Ale house you go to-we usually do the one in LBV but have done one other one (Was by a Target and maybe a Publix? off a toll road-when we moved the daughter in for her first Disney program). Millers ale house is how we start a vacation-and this time don't plan to go by Disney at all-knew there was one close by Universal you liked...
The Wok Experience looks so fun and good!
Well we like Disney too, but yeah-we get that all the time with our friends-it's now not even "you going again?!" But "when are you going back?"
Fabulous pictures as always...
. My mom's got tickets to a show, and also we are going to an afternoon tea at the Meridien Picadilly - because get this - they have a Peter Rabbit themed tea and even the food is themed...I'm excited about this (my parents notsomuch lol but I insisted)
Finally getting caught up around here!!! Loved as usual reading about all the foooood!! Especially the seafood!! That sushi place looked fantastic - especially some unique combinations of sushi. That charred one looked so good. Also the crawfish and shrimp...yum!!
My parents have some family in England. We are going to Emsworth for a weekend and then we want to see Brighton as well. Then we'll be in London for 4 days. I want to go to Greenwich - I've been a few times but I find that observatory so interesting and the park around it so pretty!! I wouldn't mind trying to check out the King's cross station for the nod to HP of course
This sounds really cool! I will look it up!
I'm with you on the seafood. We can get seafood of course in Canada too but in the US I do find you can get a lot more for the money!!
What a fantastic trip report I'm sorry I wasn't commenting as you were writing, I'm still catching up on all the previous report awesomeness. Of course I'm going to take myself right over to the May Rum Review, as I know without even checking you are having a whale of a time! 
I really appreciate your perspective on Mardi Gras. While in theory it sounds fun, I think in practice we wouldn't think the actual event to be our favorite. I love that this was a more relaxed trip for you, and so pleased you had a pleasant flight home and weren't ill this time 
<3
Well you've done it again!
Thank you once more for a lovely time, and a glimpse at St. Augustine -- I always feel energized and suffused with a warm glow after reading your reports.
Maria
Well, duh, because Tom is AWESOME!
I finally finished this one! On to see what you've updated from this May trip!
.........always glad to see you comment and see you on the next one.........
I don't think that anyone who has seen a picture of Tom is surprised by this...his smile is the definition of infectious!
I just finished this report and now I will start on the May Include Rum report (Have to read them in order, you know!). I have just booked 6 of us into a Kid Suite with an adjoining double queen room at SF in August...Lucky I like it hot too! This will be my first time at SF after two trips to CBBR and one to Aventura, I can't wait to actually stay here as I adore StrongWater Tavern. Looking forward to trying the Fool's Gold this time!
Carole - I just want to say Thank You to both you and Tom (and Kyle, when he can get there!) for sharing this part of your lives with us so freely. It truly is a lovely part of my day to relax and read your report. I can't tell you how pleased we've been with the places we have tried based on your suggestions (especially Teak!) and while I very rarely comment, I did want to express my thanks.
.....wouldn’t be without him...although I think at times I drive him to distraction......
bless him .....he puts up with a lot! 
well, it would have been rude not to have tried when they asked us to try them.......
And yes, Ashley’s creation Fools Gold is lovely.....
