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Since this is the first kinda, sorta live trip report I have ever attempted, please understand that the actual info and photos will probably lag real time by a couple of days. And while we arrived in Anaheim, CA late Tuesday night and crashed in a local hotel, it is already Thursday afternoon.
The spectacular pools here at the Grand Californian have commanded my attention for an afternoon swim to escape our commando style attack on both Disneyland & California Adventure during our short 2 day stay here. While I decided I deserve a Vodka and Coke before plunging into the water, now is a good time to at least begin my report - there will be plenty of pics along the way.
Two weeks ago, my daughter was married. Being a consummate planner, I knew the drama and exhaustion of that day would require the need for serious recuperation. Since I suffer the grand misfortune of being the first born, Italian male in my family, I knew my destiny required that I not only endure the drama and chaos of a New York wedding, but I was also required by my heritage to pay for the entire thing - yes, barbaric and obscene - I KNOW!
And since we unfortunately reside in the New York Metropolitan area, I knew I would be forced to endure outrageous costs for a elaborate and totally overdone affair. This was my unfortunate fate - this is my horrible destiny. The most depressing part is the knowledge that a criminal portion of my entire life saving would disappear before my eyes during a 5 hour party.
On the positive side, I knew that this day would also represent the end of a 27 year unfair balance of power between 2 women against 1 man. Notice my knowing smile moments before the wedding:
And of course, heres the photo of the happy bride and groom:
So the exhausting day with its seemingly endless drama and resulting financial ruin has finally led way to the fantastic California Adventure I planned to counterbalance the trauma of gaining a son-in-law.
OK, ready - we start with 2 days that I landing at the 7 month window in a studio at this fabulous hotel - the Grand Californian. Next, we spend a day admiring the magnificence of Yosemite Nation Park. And finally, we follow that up with a full week of rest and relaxation at beautiful Lake Tahoe. Through Interval International, I exchanged my wonderful Marriott timeshare in Williamsburg for a fully equipped 1 bedroom Marriott in Lake Tahoe.
Eight hours of flying left both me and my wife in a very cranky & *****y mood when we finally arrived in Anaheim late Tuesday night.
But to jump ahead just a bit, I was forced to surrended my complaints to a smile early Wednesday when we viewed this upon our arrival into Disneyland:
Our studio was ready @ 1pm on Wednesday. Here's the obligatory views of our room:
We lucked out with a beautiful view of the quiet pool on the 5th floor:
The next part of my report will feature this fantastic DVC hotel and our first day in Disneyland. See you real soon!
The spectacular pools here at the Grand Californian have commanded my attention for an afternoon swim to escape our commando style attack on both Disneyland & California Adventure during our short 2 day stay here. While I decided I deserve a Vodka and Coke before plunging into the water, now is a good time to at least begin my report - there will be plenty of pics along the way.
Two weeks ago, my daughter was married. Being a consummate planner, I knew the drama and exhaustion of that day would require the need for serious recuperation. Since I suffer the grand misfortune of being the first born, Italian male in my family, I knew my destiny required that I not only endure the drama and chaos of a New York wedding, but I was also required by my heritage to pay for the entire thing - yes, barbaric and obscene - I KNOW!
And since we unfortunately reside in the New York Metropolitan area, I knew I would be forced to endure outrageous costs for a elaborate and totally overdone affair. This was my unfortunate fate - this is my horrible destiny. The most depressing part is the knowledge that a criminal portion of my entire life saving would disappear before my eyes during a 5 hour party.
On the positive side, I knew that this day would also represent the end of a 27 year unfair balance of power between 2 women against 1 man. Notice my knowing smile moments before the wedding:
And of course, heres the photo of the happy bride and groom:
So the exhausting day with its seemingly endless drama and resulting financial ruin has finally led way to the fantastic California Adventure I planned to counterbalance the trauma of gaining a son-in-law.
OK, ready - we start with 2 days that I landing at the 7 month window in a studio at this fabulous hotel - the Grand Californian. Next, we spend a day admiring the magnificence of Yosemite Nation Park. And finally, we follow that up with a full week of rest and relaxation at beautiful Lake Tahoe. Through Interval International, I exchanged my wonderful Marriott timeshare in Williamsburg for a fully equipped 1 bedroom Marriott in Lake Tahoe.
Eight hours of flying left both me and my wife in a very cranky & *****y mood when we finally arrived in Anaheim late Tuesday night.
But to jump ahead just a bit, I was forced to surrended my complaints to a smile early Wednesday when we viewed this upon our arrival into Disneyland:
Our studio was ready @ 1pm on Wednesday. Here's the obligatory views of our room:
We lucked out with a beautiful view of the quiet pool on the 5th floor:
The next part of my report will feature this fantastic DVC hotel and our first day in Disneyland. See you real soon!
We have plans to visit my son in CA( he lives there) next August. So I am reading every post of your report! I really hope I can get a studio at 7 mos. Love the pics! Your family is beautiful. Can't wait to read more!
