I'm in Orlando and you're not. Ne ne ne ne ne!

[UKDEB]

We've just arrived at the villa having had a fantastic 11 days getting here!

Washington has been the surprise highlight so far. It's a truly beautiful city and we were all blown away. We got really lucky with the weather. It was a little bit chilly but fabulously sunny. We just missed the peak of the cherry blossom, but it was still incredibly pretty around the Tidal Basin. In the words of Arnie: "We'll be back".

The Appalachians and Blue Ridge Mountains were as stunning as we'd expected and again, we were so lucky with the weather - snow the week before we arrived and again after we left, but we had blue skies and sun and we really made the most of the jacuzzi on the balcony of our log cabin (with mountain view ) in Boone.

Next up was Charleston - more of what we expected, but didn't disappoint. Then on to Savannah where we holed ourselves up in a riverfront bar for the afternoon and managed to get our tab picked up by Russell from Texas (we seem to be making a habit of this - anyone who's read Kev's trip report from our December trip may recall Bobby from Tulsa and his tab-picking-up-ness). Bobby from Tulsa has a better ring to it than Russell from Texas, but as long as they're paying for our drinks, we'll call them anything they like!

Ooh, forgot to mention that we stopped at Hooters, Rock Hill, SC en-route. (Stop cursing, Kev - it doesn't suit you).

We stayed at some fantastic hotels, but we pulled an absolute blinder in Savannah. The hotel was a converted 1700s mansion overlooking Forsyth Park and only opened last Monday. The decor was uber-contemporary and the whole place was ultra-chic. The bell-hop (having dropped off our bags in our room) commented to our friends in the adjoining room that he thought we must be pleased with our room. Apparently my language was, shall we just say, somewhat appreciative.

Having decided early on that we'd give Atlanta a miss, we decided to spend two nights at RPR (AP rate of $159) and arrived there on Saturday. We made good use of FOTL and did the Mummy to death. Ditto Jake's Bar at RPR.

We're very pleased with our villa - just across the road from our usual haunt of Formosa Gardens. It's the ex-model home at Acadia Estates and we got it for an absolute snip . It's clearly new - most of the towels look as though they've never been used!

 

[shellbell]

Wow Deb it sounds like you having a great time so far
Looking forward to reading more when your back

Michelle

 

[Fantasia Sam]

Sounds divine as always Deb - glad you're having a ball

 

[Hilary]

Isn't jealousy a terrible thing? Sometimes I could just hit a person ...

other times I can say "Glad you're having such a great time!"

I hope we'll get to hear more about it when you get back - and maybe see some piccies too

 

[squitty]

Hiya Deb & Matt

Sounds fantastic so far

 

[BONZO]

Sounds just wonderful Deb!

Jealous ? Moi ?

 

[Metro West]

Welcome to town Deb! I hope you have a wonderful time here. The weather is supposed to be great!

 

[mandymouse]

Hi Deb & Matt

Wow !! You sound like you're having a fab time. Enjoy the rest of your holiday and I look forward to hearing from you again

mandymouse

 

[Beth__WDW23/6/02]

Sounds like your having a wonderful holiday, enjoy

 

[natalielongstaff]

what a fantastic time you are having, can't wait to hear more

 

[Muppet]

Wow it sounds like a fab trip.

 

[jockey]

Sounds like you are having a great time, will look forward to your trip report!!!

 

[Cochise]

Sounds truly awesome.

 

[Kevin Stringer]

:
Bobby from Tulsa has a better ring to it than Russell from Texas, but as long as they're paying for our drinks, we'll call them anything they like!

Ooh, forgot to mention that we stopped at Hooters, Rock Hill, SC en-route.

Woohoo! Did ya get photos? Did ya? Eh, did ya? I'll pay good money.

Luck was in on the free drinks as well! What a trip!

Kev

 

[Miffy2003]

I would just like you to know Deb, I am not even remotely - slightly - teensy jealous you know


I hope you continue having a fantastic holiday though

 

[Verity Chambers]

WOW! Sounds like you are having an amazing time!!!

Enjoy the rest of your trip.

Verity.xxx

 

[UKANGEL]

oh dear sounds terrible Deb...just think you could come to our BBQ instead!
......no worries, we'll see you in a few weeks

 

[SusanEllen]

What a glowing recommendation for See America Beyond Disney Places! On behalf of Chambers of Commerce from the Mid-Atlantic States through Flordia, thanks, Debbie. In fact, you've made me think it's time to get out and do a little sight-seeing myself.

Next trip I'll help you route your path through the Mid- and Southwest with a stopover here in Tulsa. If we can't find Kevin's friend Bobby to buy our drinks, then they'll be on me. Tell Sir I mean that.

Thoughtful of you to send the update. Enjoy the rest of your trip, then let us hear all about it.

 

[Boss Hogg]

Everyone else has retired for the evening. I'm "chillin' drinkin' a bud" or a Mich to be precise and watching the NBA. Having a major thunderstorm at the moment, but, in true brit style we managed to enjoy the Jacuzzi during the rain earlier on!

Sorry Kev no pics taken at the Rock Hill Hooters, but, if we go again I will endeavour to take some for you! We may even be able to get them enlarged - you could have one on the ceiling above your bed (Tam would never notice)

Needless to say we're having a good time, and I am pleased to tell you, that after many years I feel that I have now mastered the making of Margheritas! Thought I may change my username to Mr Margherita?!

Anyway need to get back to the 4th quarter, catch up some other time

Matt

 

[sharon78]

It all sounds wonderful

Enjoy the rest of your holiday