Today is positive day... AKL is very special place to stay. I have to try and remove my health from it all and just soak all the great in. As I type, I am trying to get my pictures downloaded. So hopefully this is not just me talking, a little visual is great...
** since we were not given a clue as to how to get to our room, we walked a bit. I can't even begin to say how many days is would take to see all the displays and beautiful artwork are in the resort.
** if you need the paramedics, the lobby is quite comfy to sit in and big enough that the whole place isn't staring at you.
** every single MouseKeeper we met was nice, friendly, and well they should be in positions to work with the public. If I just had to deal with them, I would have been happy.
** the animials we did get to see were amazing up close. So much, my DH is begging the kids to pick AKL for Christmas. He isn't winning yet (Poly is since the kids really have been begging for that)
** we had two dining credits left our first evening. Since we were still a bit clueless on where to go, and Boma was closed, we got 1 meal with room service and shared. It was too die for!!! I brought the menu home, so if anyone wants me to share, I will. The meal (yes one meal) would have cost well over $100.00, but getting a little hot sauce bottle, smaller than a perfume sample, well worth it.
** the room was smaller than I expected, but clean and comfy. Very inviting for two. My kids are older now so we would have to do 2 rooms, but I would take some extra time to budget it.
** gift shop is so unique.
** bus system was a bit slower than other resorts, but not anywhere near too long to wait.
** CL level is well worth the extra money. We were able to eat a full breakfast. We made the last second of tea time one day, and I would make it a priority to get to the resort next time to try it. Never learned how to make coffee from the cool machine, but that's my fault. Made my own juice specialty by mixing juices.
** And this is my TADA moment..... I did cordial shots with DH. First time in over 20 years. Tasted really good. Only problem with the alcohol was DH really wanted to try an African beer, but no one could find the bottle opener.
So when I sit back and think about it I really would like to go back uninjured and try again. But with a no park promise. There is so much to see and do, going in and out ruins it.
Okay, pictures, hopefully to follow.
The animals are out all day and night. They don't take them in unless they are sick or want to come in. I had even asked about the animals when we went in December because it was so FRIGIN cold I thought for sure the animals were going to freeze, but the CM said no they stay outside.
I've started my reading !!!
, and this will likely be their only trip, so we're trying to get organized and make it a good one
I haven't been here since my day off on Tuesday. I started my regular hours this week....I get home just after 6:30pm now, so by the time I work out, shower, have supper, sometimes I just don't make it online much.
