tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53714125668414305072024-02-19T16:44:42.056-08:00Palmtrees & Pogosticks- the SequelNatashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-52620675401166601532015-10-16T19:58:00.000-07:002015-10-16T19:58:42.812-07:00Malta & Some Blooming Trees in Toronto<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was a bright and early start to the day in Valletta, Malta. We started our day in the main dining room for breakfast. I was still hoping that SOMEWHERE on the boat would have eggs benedict. Sigh, no luck. Apparently one of the ways they have cut costs is by not providing this dish almost everyday. I'm still not sure why, it's not like they aren't already using tons of eggs and butter everyday... but anyway...</div>
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We were seating at a table fit for ten with 2 other couples. Between the 6 of us, we spoke 3 different languages, so not even awkward small talk was happening there.</div>
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We headed off shore pretty early and made our way to the Upper Barrakka Gardens. I didn't realize just how high up everything was compared to the port, so we were pretty pleased when we found an elevator. Before you laugh, remember, our day was going to be filled with walking and the prospect of not having to walk the equivalent of 10-16 stories was pretty nice, The ride up cost 1 Euro each. Totally worth it (so much so that we did it again later in the day, ha!)</div>
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We explored the gardens,which were a lovely splash of green in an otherwise very white/cream landscape.</div>
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I took this photo because of the heart of the right. It had "I love David with all my heart" written in it. Awww.</div>
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After the gardens we started to explore the streets. It was quite early so the streets were especially quiet. I loved the buildings. Several had these screen-room style balconies. Someone (I think Shauna) mentioned that they were designed so that ladies could sit and enjoy the outdoors without their legs being seen. It sounded like it started off as a royal house sort of thing and then it became a trend because of that.</div>
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I just love how the buildings are mostly beige and then there's just these fabulous splashes of colour, either in the balconies or the signs.</div>
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We wandered around the Grandmaster's Palace exterior. I kind of wanted to check out the interior, but David didn't (plus it cost money and this was nearing the end of the vacation), so we carried on.</div>
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We wandered several streets until we made our to the Lower Barrakka Gardens, which were interesting but not quite as decorated as the Upper ones, and then went back to the Upper ones around 11:30. </div>
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We rode the elevator down (that part is free) and I saw the first of several Maltese cats.</div>
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The first part of this journey was walking up the equivalent of those 16 stories from earlier. There isn't a lift on both sides, so this time we had to walk up. When you start up the hill, it doesn't seem so bad, and then suddenly the sun feels hotter and you are out of breath. And just when you think you're done, you see 2 options, continue up this gradual but awful slope OR take a right and go up 50 stairs. We were feeling "crazy" so we took the stairs. Ultimately it seemed to be a shortcut. We made our way towards the bus terminal because there was a major fountain there. The fountain wasn't even running, so really, not that impressive. </div>
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We found a pretty cool botanical garden. One thing we learned about Malta is there are a lot of cats. There are several shelter/water/food stations set up all of the place for them. However, what do cats like... shady green areas- like the botanical garden. You'd think it was a cat sanctuary and not a garden with how many we spotted there! </div>
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Dinner was a formal night, and after the 10 miles of walking we had done, we both definitely needed to freshen up before dinner. For dinner, I had seafood and prime rib. David has soup and chicken. I accidentally ordered my prime rib medium rare... Oops, it came out and was basically blue. I had to send it back. The one I got back wasn't much better so I only ate a bit of it. Oh well, I mean, medium rare should be more cooked then a thawed piece of meat, but also, I should have asked for medium well. The croquettes that came with it were basically deep fried piped out mashed potatoes. I can definitely say that the food was a much more impressive experience on my 2012 Royal Caribbean cruise. I think we were also kind of getting tired of the specific flavours available.</div>
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Our last sunset of the cruise.</div>
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A few other kind of irritating ends to the trip- we couldn't check into our Al Italia flights until the airport. Which was frustrating, especially after our amazing trip to Europe with KLM. It all got worked out and we weren't the only ones impacted. Thankfully the original seats I had selected were somehow retained and David and I were seated together for our long flight in a pair of two. These seats weren't too roomy, but at least it was only each other imposing on the other's personal space. </div>
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The flight was about 10 hours and there was no personal tv screens. It was long and boring, and daytime so even sleep wasn't easy to come by. However, we survived!</div>
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By the time we got to Toronto we were grateful that we were staying there for the night. We were both overtired and very frustrated with the day not being over. However, we got it all worked out, stored our luggage in the correct terminal (finally) and then made it to the hotel and found some dinner.</div>
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The next day we checked out and got picked up by my brother for a lovely day of visiting in Toronto. It was a bit of a cloudy day, but we still enjoyed a walk in the park. It was pretty awesome to see the cherry blossoms and magnolias in bloom. We also enjoyed an excellent lunch at a Cuban restaurant </div>
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After a nice visit with family and feeling so much better we made our way home on a late night flight. We finally got home around 1:30AM or so and wow, did that feel good!<br />
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David had a brutally early start the next day- he had to go straight into training. I had the day off and spent most of the day at my parents visiting with the kitties who were so happy to see me!<br />
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So there it all is, months later, but I wanted to document it!Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-56643010526456789402015-10-16T19:16:00.000-07:002015-10-16T19:16:09.586-07:00Messina/Taormina<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Messina! This was our latest port arrival. The scheduled time was 12:00-8:00. This meant that we actually got to sleep in a bit. This was especially needed after our non-stop day in Rome. It was nice to be able to relax a bit in the morning and then really enjoy the arrival process. </div>
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I headed up to the main exterior deck to observe. The island of Sicily and mainland Italy are somewhere between 2-4km apart. So it was very cool to pass through this area and see the island on one side and the mainland on the other. It was also a lovely sunny morning, which added to the beauty of it all!</div>
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This was an old power tower. Our tour guide from later in the day mentioned something about it being a gift from the Germans and this was how power from the mainland was brought to the island. I have no idea on the validity of all that, but it was pretty impressive to see these (above is one side and then below is the other).</div>
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One thing I enjoyed about the cruise is how they would raise a flag of whichever country we would be visiting that day. Here is Italy's flag!</div>
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One of the interesting things entering Messina is their patron saint. It was cool to see this as we arrived at the port.<br />
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Messina was much prettier than I expected. One of the negatives about reading about a place before you go is having your opinion impacted. A lot of reviews made Messina sound like a boring, industrial, and unclean place. While it's not as rich in the historical building (mainly due to so many natural and manmade disasters occurring) it is still a lovely place! We only wandered around town for an hour or so after our tour, but I still enjoyed that brief exploration.</div>
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Anyway, onto the tour! Our tour started at 12:45, which meant we grabbed a quick lunch and then headed to the meeting place (the theatre) for 12:30. We were group 10 and were given bright red "10" stickers to identify us. The tour was led by a short, stocky Italian lady with blonde curly hair. She was wearing all black leather- a dress, a jacket, and boots. And it was hot already!</div>
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The drive to Taormina was about 45 minutes. It was a beautiful drive, lots of hills, gorgeous mountains, the Mediterranean often in view, lush vegetation and the tunnels! Being in the middle of the flattest part of Canada, tunnels are somewhat of a novelty, I totally loved them!</div>
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We parked in a parking garage in the side of a mountain and then road a 7-story elevator and walked out onto a terrace to see this:</div>
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So beautiful! And you can just see the edge of Mt. Etna to the right.</div>
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We started on the tour of the town, learning a little bit of the history. It's now mostly a tourist spot- lots of gift shops and cafes. Our "whispers" (aka the listening devices) did not have a good range so it was pretty hard to hear most of the tour guide. But it was all pretty straightforward.<br />
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One of the big stops on the tour was the theatre. I loved it! At first when you walk in, the subtle modernization kind of throws you up, but you really need to get up into the higher sections of the theatre and really explore. This is a view looking out towards Mt. Etna. I love how it's pretty symmetrically framed between the walls.</div>
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And then, if you keep heading up and exploring, you get the lovely views of the sea!</div>
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It was just a really pretty town. I loved exploring it!</div>
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We also saw this amazing sight! I guess you've got to move a couch somehow!</div>
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And then we headed to the plaza to check out large clock tour. Because of the time of day, it wasn't active. However, it appeared to be under restoration, so I'm doubtful it was working anyway. Still pretty cool to see!</div>
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We had a late dinner- at 8:30, as I had expected us to be on shore for longer. Because it was a late departure, the dining room was BUSY! Our dinners were just ok that night. We both had spinach dip as an appetizer, I had gyoza as my main (which honestly felt more like a 2nd appetizer). David has chicken caesar salad. We kind of just weren't feeling it. We were probably overtired and a it grumpy, so that didn't help the situation. After dinner, we went up to the Viking Lounge for drinks. It was nice, I had a peach bellini, David had a beer. It was a good way to end the evening and relax in a quiet, dim, chilled out environment. Next up- Malta (the place I knew existed, didn't know anything about before going, but totally fell in love with everything I read and saw about it)</div>
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We arrived in the port of Civitavecchia for sunrise. It's located about 80 km from the centre of Rome. It's an interesting mix of ruins and industry while still feeling like somewhat of a fishing village.</div>
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We travelled by coach to Rome, taking in the lush rolling landscapes along the way. Our first stop was the Trevi Fountain. Unfortunately, it is currently under restoration which means it doesn't have any water in it. Also means that most of it is surrounded by fencing and scaffolding. The square it's located in is quite smaller than we imagined it would be. Below is one of the only photos I bothered to take, it just wasn't that special surrounded by all the modern restoration gear.</div>
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We had bread and wine to start, salad, then a delicious 7-layer lasagna (fresh pasta of course!), and a lazy version of a tiramisu. It was all excellent and what we needed after all that walking and hot sun! </div>
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Our final stop for the day was the Vatican. It was Wednesday, which meant a mass had been held that morning. Ultimately, that means that a lot more people than usual were there. We got in line because the guides thought it would only be a 30-40 minute wait. We were supposed to leave there at 4:30 in order to be back in time. However the line took a lot longer than anticipated and we only cleared security at 4:30. Because we had waited all that time, the guide decided we could proceed. So we had one of the fastest tours of the St. Peter's Basilica. </div>
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After the tour, since we were already pretty late, we headed straight for the bus and enjoyed a quiet ride back, taking in the lovely sights of the countryside. Considering we left so late, we still made it back just 5 minutes late. Some people were panicking because we weren't going to be back for 6. However, that's one of the perks about booking one of the cruiseline's excursions- they have to wait for you! So I guess some of the other guests didn't know about that.</div>
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<u>April 27</u></div>
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The first day of the cruise was supposed to be spent in Nice. We woke up to a very foggy, misty, wavy day. It didn't seem that bad to me, I'd been on worse waters (San Juan, Puerto Rico, Feb 14, 2012 for example). However, Nice is a tendered port, which means the cruise ship parks a bit away from the city and smaller boats transport people in.</div>
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Shortly after the pilot boat came by, the captain made an announcement that there would be no tenders to Nice that day. I was pretty heartbroken, I was ready to explore and really wanted to see the city, as well as the small nearby town of St. Paul de Vence. The captain explained that the waves were only predicted to get worse. She stated that although the water was technically calm enough for tenders to be able to leave the cruise-ship, there would be no guarantee that they would be able to handle the waters later in the day to return the passengers.</div>
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So we waved goodbye to Nice and the surrounding areas. There were a few additionally activities put on by the cruise entertainment staff. The boat we were on didn't have a lot of other types of activities, so it wasn't the most exciting day. And unfortunately since it wasn't that nice out, we couldn't enjoy much of the day outside.</div>
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The trip to Corsica was supposed to take 11 hours overnight, however, now we had an additional 10 hours to get there. This meant that the captain went slightly off course in order to find a patch of sunnier skies. Once she found it, she stayed there a while. That's one of the nice things about being on open water, if the storm systems aren't too large, you can move to the nicer weather.</div>
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After dinner, we headed to one of the lounges and watched the evening game show- Majority Rules. It was pretty entertaining. They would read off a question and all of the groups would submit what they thought the popular answer would be. We guessed the majority answer most of the time, but inevitably there were some odd ball answers that got a few laughs. After that we returned to the room to find elephant towel art.</div>
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The sea, as the captain had predicted, definitely was rockier overnight. It was nice to be lying down as it was pretty easy to accidentally walk into something when on the move.</div>
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We woke up and checked the views outside from the balcony. It still was a bit misty/foggy, but knowing that Ajaccio was an actual port city, I knew that no matter the weather, we'd be able to get on land!<br />
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We had no excursion booked in Ajaccio so we got off the boat and started wandering along the coastal boulevard. There are several older buildings and sculptures all over Ajaccio. Several spring flowers were also in their prime.<br />
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On our way towards one of the plazas, we decided to take temporary refuge from the rain in a small grocery store. There are definitely times when the no food on or off board rule is too bad. I understand why it's a policy, but when you see all the beautiful fresh produce, it's almost disappointing not be able to purchase some. I guess we'll just have to go back for a longer stay!</div>
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I love how the rain droplets looked on the orange tree. It was so awesome to see citrus trees everywhere!</div>
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We slowly made our way to Place de Gaulle. It was a beautiful plaza filled with lots of flowers, fountains, and sculptures.</div>
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Another thing that was interesting about most of the places we visited was the artwork. There were detailed murals and graffiti all over the place- even on toilets that were no longer available to be used. One of the somewhat annoying things we learned about the Mediterranean- there really aren't many public washrooms. Once we learned that these ones weren't open, we decided to make our way back to the boat for a mid-day break.</div>
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We enjoyed a quick lunch back on board, sat a bit in the room, then after a shoe change (my first pair of the day were a bit water logged), we headed back out to explore the city!<br />
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By this point, the rain had all disappeared and it was quite hot and sunny! I was determined to find macarons, but all of the boulangeries only had fresh bread. I decided I'd go without and we decided to stop for some gelato. I decided on salted caramel and a stracciatella<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">They were both so good. Even more fun- they had macarons! I got a whole box, making sure to get all the flavours.</span></span></div>
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We rested up a bit before dinner. We logged another 7 miles of walking that day! Dinner was a relatively early 6:30 that night. It was a formal night so we had to get a bit dressed up. I enjoyed a Roman salad, beef tenderloin and lemon meringue pie. David had bay scallops (which were almost comically tiny), shrimp ravioli, and cheesecake.</div>
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After dinner, I grabbed a cup of tea and then we went off to enjoy our first visible sunset of the cruise. We called it an early night. Wednesday we would be going to Rome, which had a very early arrival time of 7:45! We put out our breakfast room service order so that we could get ready as early as possible.</div>
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Our travel day started at about 2:30 PM at the Winnipeg airport. First flight took us to Toronto. We had almost 3 hours there to waste before the flight to Amsterdam, so we shared a dinner there.</div>
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When checking in for the flights, the cross-Atlantic flight had a really great special on Business Class. Knowing that we had a 7 hour flight ahead of us overnight, it was just too good a deal to pass on.</div>
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We were greeted with glasses (real glass) of sparkling wine or orange juice. Since it was almost 11PM, we both opted for some orange juice. We both kind took our time getting settled. I think we both didn't know what to do with all the extra space. The seats were basically like a lazy boy, complete with foot rest. They could also extend out flat to a full bed. On the website, it said that they were massage chairs. That wasn't an option on this flight, however we were okay without that.</div>
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Before "dinner", they provided a small bowl of mixed nuts and your choice of beverage. Because of the length of the flight they offered two full meal services. The first one was a full dinner. Because it was so late, I opted for the snack option- Pea soup and some seafood hor d'oeuvres. They were pretty good. David had the full dinner which featured mushroom ravioli.</div>
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For dessert, pecan pie! I have to say, it was nice having real cutlery and dishes. Plus the additional space to actually sit and eat your food without elbowing your neighbour.</div>
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Another perk to the flight, a pillow and blanket is waiting for you in your spot. They also hand out a small overnight bag- it includes an eye-mask, ear plugs, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a pen, and chapstick.</div>
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At the end of the flight, the attendant comes out with this tray of ceramic houses. Apparently it's a souvenir for flying first class with KLM. You get to choose a ceramic house and it has liquor inside! We weren't about to say no to more free stuff!</div>
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Landing in Amsterdam was pretty cool, it was our first glimpse of Europe! We saw a few fields of tulips on the descent. The airport itself was a bit confusing. The signs for passport control, a requirement when first entering the European Union, are not until almost immediately before the station. Essentially, we landed at one side of the airport, had to walk to the central part to go through the passport control, then make our way back to where we got off. We were a bit confused and the airport was so hot, but we figured it out.</div>
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Above is the Barcelona airport, while waiting for our luggage. One thing that was lovely, but that I hadn't counted on was the timeliness of our flights. All three flights left on time and arrived early. It was quite nice and made for a stress-less travel day.</div>
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One our bags were retrieved, we headed to find our taxi. We pre-booked the service and only had to look for a sign with our name on it. We stayed at the<a href="http://www.hoteles-silken.com/en/hotels/gran-hotel-havana-barcelona/"> Silken Gran Hotel Havana</a>. When checking in, they advised that they were fully booked that weekend and since they had no rooms with double beds, they offered a terrace room with two single beds pushed together. Given that I thought we were getting a room with two singles pushed together anyway, there was no problem with accepting a terrace!</div>
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The hotel had a rooftop pool and restaurant that we checked out later that night. We didn't go swimming- it was overcast and around 20, and we were more set on finding some dinner!<br />
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Because we left late at night, both got a few hours of sleep and arrived in daylight, we didn't feel too tired amazingly. All we really wanted was a good shower. A day of travelling, plus the ridiculously hot airports made us feel pretty gross. Once that was done, we felt human again and got a second wind (maybe even a third wind by that time).</div>
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We walked up to Passeig de Gracia and explored the area a bit, We even happened upon the Manzana de la Discor<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">dia. I had read about it and seen photos of it, but didn't realize we were staying so close to it. Here's a photo of the Casa Batllo.</span></span></div>
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After our walk, we settled on a place called Tapa Tapa. Totally cheesy sounding, but it looked alright. We figured day one of the honeymoon, might as well enjoy a drink. David ordered an Erdinger, I had some sangria. Given the lack of food, we were both a bit tipsy...</div>
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We didn't take pictures of the food, we were too hungry and mostly wanted to eat! We had a crab and shrimp salad, cheese croquettes, deep fried Camembert and calamari. We shared a creme brulee for dessert.<br />
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We got back to the hotel around 9:00PM, we managed to make it about 9:40 before calling it a night. Not too bad considering we had been up for over 30 hours with only a few hours sleep in the middle.<br />
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We got up at 8:30. Getting over 10 hours of sleep certainly did wonders! It also really helped us "forget" that it was 1:30 AM at home.<br />
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We purchased the ten pack of metro tickets on our walk the night before. I had originally mapped out us doing a whole lot of touristy things with walking everywhere, but the metro there was a total life saver! You could purchase 10 trips for about 10 euros and it could be used by multiple people. The metro was ridiculously easy to use. It really made our day easier!<br />
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We pre-purchased our Sagrada Familia tickets almost a month earlier for a 10:30AM entrance. We headed that way early since we needed some breakfast. As lame as it was, we found a Starbucks. All of the authentic looking places around there were packed. Besides Starbucks had what we wanted, coffee for David, some breakfast like food for both of us, and clean bathrooms that had toilet paper (we would later realize what a true luxury this was!).<br />
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Getting into La Boqueria was a bit intense. It was a Saturday, it's always busy from what I had heard, and it was close to lunch. It was so bottle-necked at the entrance that it took a good five minutes to get in to a spot where you didn't feel like you were trapped. Part of the problem is that at the front there are a lot of candy displays, and they look pretty cool and a lot of people are stopping to take photos and others are simply trying to buy stuff. The next few photos are from both David and myself.</div>
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We bought some fresh juice and fresh fruit for a snack and explored a bit. Then we made our way to the Gothic Quarter. I loved this area and just enjoyed the sights and taking photos!</div>
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It was a really good meal and it was nice to just sit down and rest for a while. I ordered a hake fish fillet with veggies. David had duck. For dessert we had a passionfruit cream an an apricot cake. Everything was delicious!</div>
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What I hadn't realized is what an extensive and beautiful area it is. There are so many fountains besides the main one and they lead up to this beautiful building-Museum of National Art of Catalyna.</div>
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We were greatly amused by the outdoor escalators. Although we were willing to use the stairs, once we discovered that there were escalators, we opted for those! We had already walked over 7 miles that day!</div>
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Our last ride on the Barcelona metro system. </div>
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Our ride to the port arrived promptly, right at 11:00. We were some of the first people to get checked in. The whole process probably took less than 10 minutes, and most of that was the time spent walking from the drop off point to the actual boat. </div>
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Our luggage was delivered before we even left the port, which was quite awesome. You never know exactly when it will be delivered. Here's a shot of our room, and David searching for something in his backpack</div>
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And here's my standard vacation shot of my fairly fresh pedicured toes and a body of water!</div>
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Dinner that night was at 7:15. David had some lamb-farro soup, some sort of beef and potatoes for the main, and carrot cake for dessert. I had a seafood salad, pork, and carrot cake as well. After dinner we enjoyed some vanilla lattes and then watched an aerial show.</div>
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June 1, 2014. Trupp/Stevens Wedding</div>
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Photography by <a href="http://smgphotography.4ormat.com/">Sarah Gofflot</a>. (other than first 3 photos)</div>
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The Bride</div>
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The Dress</div>
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Getting into the Dress</div>
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Mirror Shot</div>
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The Train</div>
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The Maid of Honour & Invitation</div>
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Walking to the "First Look" meeting area (King's Park)</div>
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Sneaking up</div>
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<br /></div><div>So, we headed out to Lower Fort Garry recently. It was pretty neat, I hadn't been there since high school. And I don't even recall the field trip, I just know we went. I certainly had a lot of fun taking photos! I took about 140, maybe more!</div><div>
<br /></div><div>So, here are few shots close to the entrance of the Fort. This is one of the York Boats. These boats are ridiculous. They aren't even that big, but they would be manned by crews of 6-8 and could carry up to 6300lbs of stuff. </div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZketCK68E0Wn4YU8egEylVZMsaQDfB1dEzsT0TohsbRV5L477wnVb7ekwRqgmbkp0wnvCGEkPdpUdcDS3sUjXu1MfxF75j4NfBWLmEskKvSjQR8w8QX9PyAiybC9irnfG94UGNSGQ2Ml/s400/IMG_1368ed_lfg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642043718942910450" /></div><div>In one of the houses, there were all sorts of naturally died fabrics and threads and there was also this spinning wheel. I've always thought the whole spinning process was pretty neat.</div><div>
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<br /></span></div><div>Outside, near the tepee, there are a few areas with some handicrafts and what not. I really liked how this one tray was set up. It made me feel like stringing up a loom and start beading again.</div><div>
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<br /></span></div><div>Here's the exterior of the Smith's shop. There were all sorts of interesting and somewhat creepy macro opportunities from the interior, none of which I have included here, oops...</div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSl-3mzdmr-ftd5JbnEHqBymJ684FAn0EeQgVbi1tkHfnckqe1BSsPwJZ1zInrIeQ8sonUSLje9kNHlxeMFiwpllTdnNueb8FbTtYswnKeXRUH38uB66N_BHFg_Mwo-e-vRtkxfnMcM7A/s1600/IMG_1397ed.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSl-3mzdmr-ftd5JbnEHqBymJ684FAn0EeQgVbi1tkHfnckqe1BSsPwJZ1zInrIeQ8sonUSLje9kNHlxeMFiwpllTdnNueb8FbTtYswnKeXRUH38uB66N_BHFg_Mwo-e-vRtkxfnMcM7A/s400/IMG_1397ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642043742469543506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a>One of my favorite parts of the Fort is the actual store/fort on site. There are so many interesting details there! This is a shot from the main store.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmBwpKG2KtNJ58B9qgRnnEqN66dU3Vp5MSDnp1oQ7smwvutvH4ZXmkQz49uxxq7XSoInqxc2HXXqIV2-pZLIu2rRDc-IRRkPKvKFnOTyhHSHbjxposEExNZPnd8WpkQYYXxQYCm1Gn2nMR/s1600/IMG_1395ed.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJjkcBQiNyh0pqR-trwmr_YMlZ2Sqzl7bRiKURArTfSBjzb5GX65D25wN8hi3MXxEu_LIRYe04BHor7uOoorrHi8wpVb8ZcuQvJzQhhThlWSmBFrSEtoZhXK90JTlH_6WT1bvdqqxHIAd0/s400/IMG_1412ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642045089746332722" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 284px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">And these next few were taken from the storage part of the fort. Lots of interesting barrels, labels, bottles and whatnot.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsEDPJfH-VOVWP3_1IvRyhDwMNjmGpvDxeBVd8FzXQhhWwDY0W1luBLbN17iGdvz__B9QSoFPsR1lZchbdEuBnk42xrMLlLeFg6ynuhnq8KIBdtcnTyVIqTfWt6R0Cdf1GGDp6KcB5dxL/s400/IMG_1428ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642045076897476706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6iPpw4y66ZyukBYU81jv2trkTPL76AA19ICZLsfDKYX9nASWY9Vd9jY5MmnFjhuPzX3TSOU-4v4p1QiSMi7_udsS8D5MLy8O3VI3J2HaZSDDEoiq_xaIMbB5C77_uDSwek2Znj7DB94R/s400/IMG_1429ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642045080797374530" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaoQWlPp-SdB1QzPKhh9INfvyR6AtoRRglF5ndLjFG8vvrspWO5YXZqc39iTDlhtueRixWMuiS1ilLzzb7kV_2up-aJ8v4BAB7OWdVu1kiEsprG7G7FTRX_-ukG69ZQAeI8nhKNMEnVLG8/s400/IMG_1438ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642044783636669666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">And here's the view you'll see from the top floor: (That's the house in the distance that had the spinning wheel in it)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj609jttK44IF-3HNDeGUN-DUlKuH6ObAxVjGnQja9NOATZRggQoAKzj2EkgLrWlvcdj54umWMJBRq4FECZeY-TkH9ocv5KXv1vXWxZNiveweNRPx8ZRZhbTZMoLEPWZ0xYad-effBcYxfc/s400/IMG_1433ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642045093135440802" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 322px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I wasn't really paying attention to this one building, but it seemed to be another sort of storage building, there were lots of items, like salt, fabric, guns, and a shelf of twine!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgR29ddN0uEpmw2HOsGCRHta5AiMDKef3dlQbvg8vGe9UMYhu44j3G0sQaZgyudUFvRRs7NRfpBsKY9YKVq75RC8XgxuOJvmJMhZ2SdtUmOcq6kC3dBDO1MLXvOqnQDbQ1n0xE7noOTqGu/s400/IMG_1447ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642044774672543666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">That's a lot of twine!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">This next batch of photos are from the big house, that's the house where the governor lived. Here's a moody black and white converted shot of some clothes hanging to dry. It's funny what converting something to black and white can do. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitYlccn6P084lLQMZ6CHSyP_PywV0fMrgp_q5VggDKW77KlZGkJ2lvF8E3oLB0pXP5shfAUvsfYAReOkr7rCSXofvS8coywfgTM6ykL7ZQOJvTdG5EVQCfhZedJwRBIdMSjm2YMCZ8e6U/s400/IMG_1454ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642044691073915730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Here's a shot from one of the eating areas:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj74x55sO03HOq9t_BciJ92_vA8OD3gQx1IEALtooRNDPADyP4iHv6Ci-5jHGk2r0HmlpI04pPy0AP99G89VpyIXc6oCJnmq5sAz_sS1NMpbdGCgRptkRFFMCUwmipGuccSoI3jFMly2_BM/s400/IMG_1469ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642044010765365058" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Here's one of the gentleman's room. Check out those glasses!</span></span></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5DdhCKy2BrZnlQc98UCKkm5PGEyyVVgZkEOnWMeFh9o29Dm1C8zN1n3I0hG-lz4ArFqGUWdzXZtKN_5i-HJ5pCYDwffVgrxaPkaPCXZ2wtUylH-JxAspPFcBkEaUEkSTSkMvxCffFn8iR/s400/IMG_1457ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642044683372383314" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></div><div>I really liked this little detail, it's quite a fancy letter holder. And the writing, sometimes I mourn the art of handwriting and calligraphy a little bit.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vLGsV-yt5NrxeV5U_Zm_Ik7C9-Bhm7T-nVgYZ8_0MDbEyeVZ3tY-wpBtCCfFQgKmYrgrtj91aZGiSGJBWEgXX6wml3otOQLJ2Crx1i-6hr66yt8gU_4IyqyCUl5hXTr6i7uQQ2iHyI-r/s400/IMG_1464ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642044043526533586" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div>And this was just one of those shots, I really liked the composition and the colours.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_mm51KUXbgzRlQoODsu2wL6zLMfyW37cm9jCGXv-0Zk5jFB8CbX2QCPArxiRFtYeoWhHTj7UbZWqlWrBWv4H81CJ8nLDgfO7zgShGn36bsrQZ8qJ-xreW0qsMaKIEj-dEeaM7P2U7uOM/s400/IMG_1463ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642044675222232594" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">After our trip into the past, we decided to take another trip into the not as distant past. In Lockport there's this cute diner, called the Half Moon Drive-In. It's adorable, and I bet it's quite the happening place for classic cars on Sunday nights. Check out this classic diner decor :</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUmg7wpnI1__JQ9zC8lzQbW034FjN7OHksJ9ly-um_7Hy_UTBx8t3qiuoI8kzKGLEM7qDwv0JE7NHBODv2Vr3ugutbtWNe4s_vbxpmLK5BUtNS91lTBBUwHfK_XrDzRl5f2EP-wKpN3OO/s400/IMG_1497ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642044004964156610" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 261px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">And of course, I snagged a shot of the light fixtures.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_S-kXpfAfVuWhF2V1fQFgV6QMl-yY9qOl5ihugUouj_3YH151OZV8yA4cQVtqrrb5_hsSVkAlrndwM32D6oftHAZsnvjX35nQjdvz2Gb73bE-B7h96LeRRoKkLx5-JgHcKKBRIXJLpSA/s400/IMG_1500ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642043998968472194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">And just prior to leaving, we headed down to the river. This bridge is kind of ridiculous. It looks like you could drive in the caged looking part, but no, the very top is where the only road is.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioU4YNt79P0UAzn6muKnn6Ag1ni1LyA0_4z5pMCGEbG1JnqQHeSHK56Njn0QrkXo7PSZ7rlS1Fn_nuY2bNddMrl7BuvA21zzk64QDbTwvAycKC4P0-AtNCv5qM4e7bdAgPGOZKHBXGerdf/s400/IMG_1509ed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642043995504661714" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">That's all for now. Sometimes it's just fun to check out the local places. I'm still hoping to get out to Pinawa Dam while it's still nice out.</span></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-16644431829323318632011-07-27T20:31:00.001-07:002011-07-27T21:37:08.091-07:00Red Rock Lake<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQJ1E_2DtQa-IiySGLWu5f3llKKR6DRK_punqk7_ccc0IpgJXvVqJVNNWqUK7bEHpu3F8tdq7Ladik-h5wNZBvlF8gjfrg9gdXfrABkTiL2TStphozKBbt6zx2j8nVxbqcALHy4w7MLgu9/s1600/IMG_1055L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: left;">Over the past 2 weekends, I had the chance to head out to a quaint little cottage, on a serene lake- Red Rock Lake, in the Whiteshell. It couldn't be a true weekend away, unless I had the camera, so on to the photos!</div><div><br /></div><div>So, upon exiting the cabin, you are greeted with this view. Not bad, right?</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5hzpbwGyBwVJreYozbHHxV1u3epemdn9t7kXBaA6YLPWjw5qyiC-c02B0kgUzYZ5uIcK_L8xwq34460j7O0of3C7qwx25AX6-Or8jxZ_UUYB-OnuQJGPqFZ-IKGKiL45CYNo6vJNsHXc/s400/IMG_0850L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634248257095560834" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">Upon walking down to the dock, there are more lovely sights to be seen.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTkT6BwL9yS2duIW1a5ySJaP9IEGNDVnvFS-H9dDg2psSAcWqO0-c0pQscwlcaiQMBdYXap7zO4OTsnTDNTJElCVuEmZNfOFUUZmsZbTTBpQRKuqZUsQApC5147Mv1JIPOQash-_tvf1I/s400/IMG_0873L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634248278330044466" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeuqV4hQgtAMb0l14QmMd3QauodiLg2cvibRJr4Uem5hWvN1ZXehpCUagRSahAQ0BDxWn3q0UOV9QpztYRwSQRTDoWKmGUPc6T3KKvvQOu7hbIWk8sKoSHdUVkeYtO7pNcJaqTJxHOcKcA/s400/IMG_0872L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634248272015706034" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">And then there's the fun of water. It can look so very different depending on the surrounding rocks or even just the movement of it.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Here the water is mostly still around the rocky shoreline</span></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-WZrPReYyqT2Bv_50mzBwA46X4yFcGE7HN__JoEZsrvrWVWgo4KmCMhQFeC7tE6nQI_9iENfFa3s_uRPiE3_TVKWaZRDuFVwn-YeFT4WQc8-hFxPCobB2vjlje9UrVDJm1umma7zXgMyJ/s400/IMG_0612L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634247899187535506" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">With a longer exposure though and a bit more wind, you get this.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZDfcdIF4hC_j6P9bGkGFhcRebjMqKshhQCcHYABugZ09NNTjJ4ErJdgvAw8mkboVThpLDSseBtROZB41R5zS-HyT_Cm-5tQXeJ2wY-NeyISt9SrR4yDWTaMiVFZwMhEv2ib_OEXlvwX3p/s400/IMG_0844l.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634248253091537042" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Sometimes water looks like something else all together. Like this ripply, almost silky shot.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4h-FEYUcFBepRMudalW3WPeZqXwuSItk66DLF8GlmF7N3K4VWtUthOe8TIyFYP25cV4DFzEUASVy2DoQlZturawQMJgEuxn3aCAoU0iuO3WjyUoqKq0mHejpKr8q4Yaz-UwEvhVgTzvl/s400/IMG_0860L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634248262782068514" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " />Perhaps you'd like to simply sit on the adirondack and enjoy a drink (anyone else have these amazing cups in their collection, how appropriately cottage decor, right? I think they were from a gas station or something.)</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvaXoRQVHiMmQLRorA2peTgaHzZYYoxsEoNjW1Gnup_7xqoJ4kFPGvIcMDp3PI33jeWVZMC62gbjMrfm3r8StY9LNz4pVa1aLp9ui4D4uDi28bilEECHT5lJ9Gb9xeLKWnQBW0jodzg0z/s1600/IMG_0654L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvaXoRQVHiMmQLRorA2peTgaHzZYYoxsEoNjW1Gnup_7xqoJ4kFPGvIcMDp3PI33jeWVZMC62gbjMrfm3r8StY9LNz4pVa1aLp9ui4D4uDi28bilEECHT5lJ9Gb9xeLKWnQBW0jodzg0z/s400/IMG_0654L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634247906364133410" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 287px; height: 400px; " /></a>It's funny, you can sit at the same dock for hours and still find a slightly different vantage point. I just liked the stark contrast of the rough wooden dock against the smooth water.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWuENpU8cxlb7yjWTKuAgIXW3VT8KDFhH8pvjWgLDiObu9u4lHsguPKpm2Ds3OhXwW4T2jfN2UZ6Rk_S9tRcunt_nhyuezzG05YEUpakkTj5uHySh6Kc2DsWsRy8f32J7WBVEp8k0-4Rmq/s400/IMG_0788L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634247922060693842" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDoVlOnPCRD6a6LWvDtOa3hPre-mh807Ue6j8VFfHaeGffDsAoXB0ndVQ8hkx5GFdNgOiLjHA8hB7SlFPTZ4twRFKntmxZ3xvJ2qfwgHywppPfpjlG1bh7T35ksnOz4ZRWT0cMhaTNAvAB/s400/IMG_0785L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634247913666894498" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">You can't have a weekend out at the lake without enjoying a campfire.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cIw3iM6uxB89P_ovY0Ti3RKiOLxmuOGhtOT7HSoGjNq_HRYnWvqw-9yAel8lGPfDpNac4CcJ66vl8Kum4W71ZfQ6Y172gHaGGotFaswgwEaVDEUwMqZUEQXTYl_khWmwmzzBanTaZV6q/s400/IMG_0883L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634249191349818514" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 334px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">There's also all sorts of quaint little cottage details to be found, whether it's a slightly aged boat,</span></span></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVqTuP5MGEVnebr8gdZ6KPx0m1yWtZ9iYx2bHvlVPJEmXFSZKpdJa8H_P10oe9d7BlHgZD_aBbhMA6L6eJ3ODajevvihWSttJduIMVTTtAp18H7NiU2Sx-EGt2ZmLus5by104qAYi7U4N/s400/IMG_0662L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634247909067038274" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 244px; " /></div><div>A fish that was caught in 1977,</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9B2yROsGNo3dI00-nZLckkM42e1izqWAXn86mVn3NLm29gGut9Qr6NX_wnpwcGfvjF8ODnyvWqS0onE9Ng_q7QdBSdYZ-lKvaGQn-5uPrt2cxa5EFWnvZ0vipvxUIcEAilMWCh3P057zm/s1600/IMG_0879L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9B2yROsGNo3dI00-nZLckkM42e1izqWAXn86mVn3NLm29gGut9Qr6NX_wnpwcGfvjF8ODnyvWqS0onE9Ng_q7QdBSdYZ-lKvaGQn-5uPrt2cxa5EFWnvZ0vipvxUIcEAilMWCh3P057zm/s400/IMG_0879L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634249185434527202" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 216px; " /></a><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;">Maybe some brightly coloured canisters,</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozqAHSEDeM7BtX0mLFhhWo3K5uds9cW1kwvuhkFXaISoHXNopGtMjnubYtaGkVIqZTWRPNDtHcAGcgDXjgAI-si0-jmiFE5utJOW4TL7urX1TefsRa5d0rVGDnL7qFpm0fLOMnEfjY7br/s400/IMG_0896L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634249197792303922" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Some cobwebs on a gear,</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CkUU-KNtpdkyzbHrjgzIA2X7FO518-swwdk0nQMVzkzv6ZjjWbKAPh0SzzIWmK0Yk8Ryopf00C60Jt6ZDE4c2th1n-eBVFkEx1V0ljiENr457QzAFH41YDymoMDyrgIkpdCeFLEUSiWF/s1600/IMG_0899L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CkUU-KNtpdkyzbHrjgzIA2X7FO518-swwdk0nQMVzkzv6ZjjWbKAPh0SzzIWmK0Yk8Ryopf00C60Jt6ZDE4c2th1n-eBVFkEx1V0ljiENr457QzAFH41YDymoMDyrgIkpdCeFLEUSiWF/s400/IMG_0899L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634249204655274610" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Or a retro fridge handle:</div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhNds9YGLKOaTOU9rxf-Tkxp_AKJ2qwfcqF0ytJdtJSG0Mrljy9FKqUGXE7akh5npImItIQF0b98HEX97pQdGcEw216kwh_LBvUkFv1oqaFB3p8Ldio6_KjnQBIKevjMojUCCkkiCo9hu/s1600/IMG_0911L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhNds9YGLKOaTOU9rxf-Tkxp_AKJ2qwfcqF0ytJdtJSG0Mrljy9FKqUGXE7akh5npImItIQF0b98HEX97pQdGcEw216kwh_LBvUkFv1oqaFB3p8Ldio6_KjnQBIKevjMojUCCkkiCo9hu/s400/IMG_0911L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634249211319835586" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 279px; height: 400px; " /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Like all mini vacations, it must come to an end, but you can leave with that nice buzz of good times with friends, plenty of sunshine, and hey, there's always the sights along the drive home.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPeqs9fKrt9KGfy99AG-HqZztKvaS_mckPfX2q8_m3Sn-fA5AqqKdUoISwepD1vKwxLGduqtgPFGW8wFxwfBoQPie3BpEPX_QwvjLDd9z-AnZsjo8QWX5y1gLFSfluFbNN8Zxdl-0uhIm/s1600/IMG_1034L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPeqs9fKrt9KGfy99AG-HqZztKvaS_mckPfX2q8_m3Sn-fA5AqqKdUoISwepD1vKwxLGduqtgPFGW8wFxwfBoQPie3BpEPX_QwvjLDd9z-AnZsjo8QWX5y1gLFSfluFbNN8Zxdl-0uhIm/s400/IMG_1034L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634249443166179490" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 400px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDISS9JRl-WbCsAvA0FtBxT4PYyiFtcYWSIdqP7vFCwBDBWyaslgcT92a4F8DEkKW-C0IITjOhG_07n57S4n_N91ATesEr8NRpwrnXNTB684UFqBSLis6DVtvMJAlQp_C_ywGcl44BY69o/s400/IMG_1036L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634249453894297778" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhNds9YGLKOaTOU9rxf-Tkxp_AKJ2qwfcqF0ytJdtJSG0Mrljy9FKqUGXE7akh5npImItIQF0b98HEX97pQdGcEw216kwh_LBvUkFv1oqaFB3p8Ldio6_KjnQBIKevjMojUCCkkiCo9hu/s1600/IMG_0911L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQJ1E_2DtQa-IiySGLWu5f3llKKR6DRK_punqk7_ccc0IpgJXvVqJVNNWqUK7bEHpu3F8tdq7Ladik-h5wNZBvlF8gjfrg9gdXfrABkTiL2TStphozKBbt6zx2j8nVxbqcALHy4w7MLgu9/s1600/IMG_1055L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQJ1E_2DtQa-IiySGLWu5f3llKKR6DRK_punqk7_ccc0IpgJXvVqJVNNWqUK7bEHpu3F8tdq7Ladik-h5wNZBvlF8gjfrg9gdXfrABkTiL2TStphozKBbt6zx2j8nVxbqcALHy4w7MLgu9/s400/IMG_1055L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634249459254659314" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozqAHSEDeM7BtX0mLFhhWo3K5uds9cW1kwvuhkFXaISoHXNopGtMjnubYtaGkVIqZTWRPNDtHcAGcgDXjgAI-si0-jmiFE5utJOW4TL7urX1TefsRa5d0rVGDnL7qFpm0fLOMnEfjY7br/s1600/IMG_0896L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-47720314560483555492011-06-26T15:05:00.000-07:002011-06-26T15:15:09.206-07:00The next 45 days.<div style="text-align: left;">I can't believe I am almost half way done the year in my Project 365. With this last batch of photos, it's been especially neat to see how much the everything changes in such a short amount of time. In winter, you just get used to seeing white and brown all the time. It seems like the only thing that changes is the amount of snow. But for the other 6-8 months of the year, there's certainly a lot more activity. </div><br />So here you have it, the next 45 days:<div><br /><div><div style="text-align: left;">Top Row:Park Pagoda, Green Dots, Regent, First Tulip, Light Dance, Egg Cups, Easy Button, More Tulips, Grass</div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Second Row: Pear Dessert, Narcissus, Lilacs, Tree, Moth on Tulip, Rainy Blossoms, Fungus, Ocean Salt, Lampshade</div><div style="text-align: left;">Third Row: Same Tree, Dandelion, Aftermath, Five of Hearts, Lilacs, Pearly Dots, Wicker, Bee, Lily of the Valley</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccojmi3pGgr5nBO5gf2rqr_KVpd9UCPPGt8wm76sIOxKvqPSzWifTFVPTK8JvcFaO-OS_nuvMooVKOjVkNt9xe7x2fjwx6YHwHZrBrbmvLSLgD4YbyT9lHZJuJjuTv9Ox0LpblPkzUWa3/s400/Screen+shot+2011-06-26+at+5.04.27+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622654171581809634" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Fourth Row: More Leaves, Meadow, Creepy Purple, Gosling, Tiny White Flowers, Cribbage, Forest Path, Dragonfly Wing, Light Dances</div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Fifth Row: Iris, Green Onions, LEDs, Haiku, Watermelon, Poppy, World in a Drop, Daisy, Cupcakes</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">That's all for now!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-47696667309421979242011-06-19T19:49:00.001-07:002011-06-19T20:35:23.165-07:00A Beautiful Day<div style="text-align: left;">Well, guess what, it finally happened! Both days of the weekend were gorgeous!</div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday morning, I had the misfortune of being the "chosen one" by the cats. I was awakened at 5:50, with the loud demand for food. I wasn't able to fall back asleep. At this point, it was still raining, but it was starting to subside. By 7:30, the sun was shining, and all that was left of the night's rain was a lovely layer of small water drops on everything. So out I went, camera in hand, still in my pyjamas into the backyard for a few shots.</div><div><br /></div><div>So here's where the day started, with droplet covered poppies...</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgetfK4IsOkqSMRuZWZpJe5hWyDWmq3YkhDjMK-W4zZdTnGxRy0eO1pCAPcW0xt5hfpCPS7NXRGmrNHMONWE6raqoB02feTwctW9HR4sYZ6NgUtcFZfFwu6LgM4EHFW4BP1fn-dl8CD8hYu/s400/IMG_9960.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620137481833312098" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">And irises...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh56Yrogck0ZUYX9HSvnCDhY5ka-cH7Iv9vWuTnQtgoS5jT8IJqVGr0VD8eWSzxwVBWECw-jWKfXlquIPlbpg3MfB8iZ72cGEpH6UDwOri4x_92901swWGkrpcDr1_mjzUsGYT7Bsgm75b3/s400/IMG_9966.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620129641131006610" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I finally got the opportunity to shoot natural droplets on plants. I had only fabricated this type of shot before Saturday (using a spray bottle and a bouquet of flowers).</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0iRvlID9VIgWEXhJihwm9ndCTccxIMUjXOs2MwchMuQHJ6fUvY-OuY80Vda-9clq3zT8_jRiM7nOB_qCMenrcWgjYAilcDBKyeLfxGzbFrgWQDgSFBfKJ9cxcDHuoU7hcxyBTAG4OS3h/s400/IMG_9968.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620130009857288770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 252px; " /></span></div><div>I even managed to find a hanging down droplet. These are the ones that capture little scenes best. You can somewhat make out a few irises. I would've loved to try my hand at more of this type of shot, but there weren't any other downward facing droplets to be found.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNtAjRjCjux-kdDpSLm8jl7dnP_QuEPhXGTOfbZSwo66UBeulBe3CmKYOuXGh0n4ZmYlIG1wgT7r_40a5t7ffO2PAblNrm_gB3-mW5S8FpeWZ-SKaONP2g5aNelU1nFklj1jAJsGNeLNs/s1600/IMG_9981.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNtAjRjCjux-kdDpSLm8jl7dnP_QuEPhXGTOfbZSwo66UBeulBe3CmKYOuXGh0n4ZmYlIG1wgT7r_40a5t7ffO2PAblNrm_gB3-mW5S8FpeWZ-SKaONP2g5aNelU1nFklj1jAJsGNeLNs/s400/IMG_9981.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620130019833540850" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 271px; " /></a>So as I mentioned earlier, the sun was out and the day was quickly warming. So </span>I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">also made</span> it out to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Assiniboine</span> Park. Tamara and Mom came along, we enjoyed a picnic in the Leo <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Mol</span> Sculpture garden, saw evidence of at least 2 weddings, and of course, there were several flowers to photograph. I expected a bit more, but I guess everything is still a bit behind. A lot of items had just been planted- it was primarily irises, poppies, and peonies in bloom.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Prior to entering the English Gardens, I checked out the water lilies. I always enjoy the classic white ones:</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5pK1RlbvpkiSO0T344CzGiew-8ciyUpH6Y6mippvsotOlCnbJ7qyM-wSL0e5gkpR5j_nsx4pEPUQ_7YITQIs4c_Skpdqh0jdskBK9vPfEJLShJeQyBMwjsHx9jzO4BDbGkUAwnJFYHkj7/s1600/IMG_9999.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5pK1RlbvpkiSO0T344CzGiew-8ciyUpH6Y6mippvsotOlCnbJ7qyM-wSL0e5gkpR5j_nsx4pEPUQ_7YITQIs4c_Skpdqh0jdskBK9vPfEJLShJeQyBMwjsHx9jzO4BDbGkUAwnJFYHkj7/s400/IMG_9999.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620130027646333778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 309px; " /></a>These flowers almost looked like a fruit tree blossom, but it is far too late for fruit trees to be blooming:<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSkfBAGYw6G6scHtVu-4fcv7fr5Py4Cb-Wjc4YCdrojtuLpIBRwaWw21WyfgeXzvFQA5r2HY0O845TZZvDKDPlYzQzBQjmM52h391YGK7MWicS17K9_FVcPp5ag9YCPPgW_ciyDWvjUQI/s1600/IMG_9995.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSkfBAGYw6G6scHtVu-4fcv7fr5Py4Cb-Wjc4YCdrojtuLpIBRwaWw21WyfgeXzvFQA5r2HY0O845TZZvDKDPlYzQzBQjmM52h391YGK7MWicS17K9_FVcPp5ag9YCPPgW_ciyDWvjUQI/s400/IMG_9995.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620130021983728882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a>I have no idea what these ones are either, but they reminded me of Dr. Seuss:</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFJ5Wkq8EyRjaa347qK1DvLW2_4o1UVXrIx9r8YWOibuFjgC2DXETz-BVIxO-X4FSB2lyPdxqJASaiDOCQHY2xL-fRktS-fi8wo4KFOJ-AHo_mCcP3LnO5dMkAi2eu42c1hnnzpV8QzWH/s400/IMG_0014.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620129614739155778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNtAjRjCjux-kdDpSLm8jl7dnP_QuEPhXGTOfbZSwo66UBeulBe3CmKYOuXGh0n4ZmYlIG1wgT7r_40a5t7ffO2PAblNrm_gB3-mW5S8FpeWZ-SKaONP2g5aNelU1nFklj1jAJsGNeLNs/s1600/IMG_9981.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSkfBAGYw6G6scHtVu-4fcv7fr5Py4Cb-Wjc4YCdrojtuLpIBRwaWw21WyfgeXzvFQA5r2HY0O845TZZvDKDPlYzQzBQjmM52h391YGK7MWicS17K9_FVcPp5ag9YCPPgW_ciyDWvjUQI/s1600/IMG_9995.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSkfBAGYw6G6scHtVu-4fcv7fr5Py4Cb-Wjc4YCdrojtuLpIBRwaWw21WyfgeXzvFQA5r2HY0O845TZZvDKDPlYzQzBQjmM52h391YGK7MWicS17K9_FVcPp5ag9YCPPgW_ciyDWvjUQI/s1600/IMG_9995.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSkfBAGYw6G6scHtVu-4fcv7fr5Py4Cb-Wjc4YCdrojtuLpIBRwaWw21WyfgeXzvFQA5r2HY0O845TZZvDKDPlYzQzBQjmM52h391YGK7MWicS17K9_FVcPp5ag9YCPPgW_ciyDWvjUQI/s1600/IMG_9995.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div>Here's one of the ridiculously vibrant peonies:</div></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYs-55mH56dk4i5dQ4b-Nx-mmX-xC2O-8jvmaPwv3wQSt9BW4GaQE-y4-4rFjTd-G9WWMRx3D2UDUZ8P8Ytz_fnue3_WggC4RgWIZG-f-tWMu-4kL_RoiWCEPTOUlv0uEBL8WNT2NXLoie/s400/IMG_0019.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620129618784719794" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">How about a bee enjoying the English Gardens as well?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmRmYpF7_4mQqdZqdi96V9zl5LP60xgYo_wH2fSb_6gR7aTxvN-ybcJvItylRcG0fSPgz_w8crY3vuQ1bKvdwuC84APe0D7dhvk4M1VO6mvCzMXZ6N6sF-7jr6hJMReBtMREBDAmN6w11g/s1600/IMG_0033.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmRmYpF7_4mQqdZqdi96V9zl5LP60xgYo_wH2fSb_6gR7aTxvN-ybcJvItylRcG0fSPgz_w8crY3vuQ1bKvdwuC84APe0D7dhvk4M1VO6mvCzMXZ6N6sF-7jr6hJMReBtMREBDAmN6w11g/s400/IMG_0033.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620129626667565794" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a>This is a smaller version of an iris, I really liked the colours:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeZ4rVBS6lOUglZCnV1HWxgHg2y222b0Xan9UwGY3zb9_Qfj5rJsoJihXt7KC4PKAQOqhKjtmYExmGl2G4m0v9Lr4lp3fNqpt5lfvHpSDpXSl3RIJqPzK4nQRmAqozBj9e3nIuzgFop8Ob/s400/IMG_0048.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620129634866784978" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 254px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Good night!<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-41010727949522570912011-06-14T20:02:00.001-07:002011-06-14T20:04:07.806-07:00Sometimes...<div style="text-align: left;">You see a particular subject that you just know would make an interesting focal point for a photograph. Even better, sometimes the photo turns out exactly as you want it to!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6lzh6vZJOZhmSwzpv0WHrq0yElfTzdr9OEzQ1n8CoKf2b192zCmtoZWLs_TLKDiw8gvbEVvpIbF2V5hKxr1q3hDcaMT4knH63X7HbJujfBUY4XdDXoq7SfREXegJYXVdKBKPsy6xJ2G6Z/s400/IMG_9836.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618276786461895602" /><div><br /></div><div>That is all, just felt like sharing this photo. And in case you're wondering, these are tiny LED lights. The range of colours is supposed to be ideal for hydroponics.</div><div><br /></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-62735615007622959842011-06-07T17:15:00.000-07:002011-06-14T20:04:59.952-07:00An evening walk at the park<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Sometimes it's so nice to simply enjoy a walk at the park with one of your oldest friends. And even if it's been 5 months since you last spoke, it doesn't even matter, you can always just pick up the conversation where you left it.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">And, if you happen to see some nice sights and some adorable baby animals along the way, you might as well take a few pictures, right?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Here is a goose couple enjoying the St. Vital duck pond.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TJUrcst1-ms7M_vExIWkPyf-mQwvNeUxyXjH7RtFOQrvSUmQQO6-evpz0hlVLEJeQYmOmOJ0TS6hGg2QN98oEncptD2_lSukQk9Q-WtS_vcAMfSKK5vVybm5mhI4GCP2h9euOdBpM9CP/s400/IMG_9624.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615643094660153890" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Here are some not so small goslings. I have to say, the geese are certainly a lot friendlier once they've had their babies, I didn't see any of the usual hissing at people. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw_bmhEpQboGKR-UOrhssFDFIHrQLUeLma4VCWaiMXtGAkCKujxFTC9fDyLMwZsq1O8S19dEmxjEowSmGnqccfnFCZVbThoqBrlxSvkiJWWj4v9yYrfdz2_k_rXAVLVbYIRq9XEwTqCTKj/s400/IMG_9626.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615643104253853378" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I liked how this scene looked with the sun just peeking through the trees and a little bit of the river reflection coming through.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzMErsdubvrc8h5tvQhpx48PRLO7JtUeJ4RpDSrpFjbKEmxxkUWNC2QdfFe3bVzzeuY8DVr6rwDj6W6BQWv21G8hhWrsJ1fuUebxVSBc-qwh-LfbTmG5BTxtsFzYTOiuMhsK17wVhcYZF/s400/IMG_9630.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615643107319106018" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">And here's a duckling enjoying the green algae.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJ-ho5zjf34pRKQv_LR7qxK7e9Y8HZVf1tTpWRubVQV58KZRZp3pDFI6N1DEDGhXGE_zkPiyldhEMCuX3reGJ3fHgs3Vx5MOS8Kszw7szH1TFFs3VxdASabkrpKuyg60-8UzemfQUtcJI/s400/IMG_9638.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615643124566961682" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 261px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Finally, here's the "boat launch". If you're at all familiar with this area, you realize how high the river still is here. Generally this area goes downhill until you reach the river. Well, right now, you basically turn the corner, and there it is. I guess at some point the river went over the main road within the park. At times it seems like the river has come down so much, but it's really still not at a normal level.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYhoe11d38IL0cQCLWXxzpVIIoeA3pASWakIvaHvVhv8S7A5yGf9DxeepcD5GmdcWW23ccJ9WH8zl22a1E63IhKYZ3zW1PncnlELYbp3gmpbDDfJbXAF-PjOM4xkmtsyjADRmvyVjzRtAH/s1600/IMG_9632.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYhoe11d38IL0cQCLWXxzpVIIoeA3pASWakIvaHvVhv8S7A5yGf9DxeepcD5GmdcWW23ccJ9WH8zl22a1E63IhKYZ3zW1PncnlELYbp3gmpbDDfJbXAF-PjOM4xkmtsyjADRmvyVjzRtAH/s400/IMG_9632.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615643117316237138" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><br /></span></span></span></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-21336042660965608032011-05-22T18:46:00.000-07:002011-05-22T19:23:08.787-07:00Adventures in... Carman?<div style="text-align: left;">Today, we decided to drive out to Carman to bring my Grandma to Aunt Verna's home for a visit. We planned to visit as well, but figured we'd let them be for a little bit- that way they could talk in Low German without feeling like anyone was excluded from the conversation.</div><div><br /></div><div>So off we went, driving around Carman. We headed to a park, King's Park, it sounded promising... Except it was more of a campground/fairground. Oh well, onwards! </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUg5UQ7NYEcLPe5EufMrA7yDDHGy1QVJo5tJqugNqK6btYboPrvagwxGzGKbGnZHQ3C27Ck2tL7fXG45et1lPAWlOOrDFh4DLh-cPmA3M1-Qxs3xSSKG24N27UEf38FvlAVHvvIO2UMvjq/s400/IMG_9338_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609729715815013778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div>We ending up parking on 2nd St. SE and started our wandering from there. </div><div><br /></div><div>We could hear some rushing water and went to find the source. Of course, it was the Boyne River. There was quite a nice path all along the river. There were some small rapids -the source of the rushing water. </div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1YUIXUhEo5C-Q2I5azhYkGkBao-4Nvh05KVns11nydJowry4dmlj_bDhxVJxxcToVDGTcMaKq1x6XWjai7seBup-6F2X1eSK7VD8ZS7onSebBFoQtB1XqSSD6moM1qHc79dxaySdQUvj/s400/IMG_9274_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609729402725626802" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQBvuhX1JQWPUYjegGBBd-eZoiIeqvbhhGEZ9vTbLwAtdrctzSElZak-T-tiJxdqieVKX4wLZ388S-jBNXF1IKxycJaoAh8Maq_IcJiAjlcpElGxheGEmPbDR6049JErxLBfNXkbg7R_WL/s400/IMG_9281_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609729407816114722" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></span><div>As we ventured further into the forest, a small furry creature came bounding towards us. It was a very happy, friendly grey cat. It ended up accompanying us along the entire trail. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFqa60NBlonFRKPFW7z0fvvNv1QfMdJDwfptw5srEjVDHvpZdB3iVLtrWZjZnjMFwK6JJ0ggW2TIg6jCOCSWWy1nz4C0XRE7hNwL-xgdElTJ37C4H4rnqm8kVa4hHWJWvntNKoS64EZvrL/s400/IMG_9320_5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609729699641042002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(This was its "You shall not pass" pose)</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Everything looked so beautifully lush and green.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAGAcj2oTeboa2ybX8rT5Q-lGZ-rfnMYhXGS_9lLypZ2rf6QByzX0IaMowqsyUE3KlEBHZpCgej2rlXKNDzJT_d6kiWgWcOWGI7NWLxCGS48j9VL_MoOgBgc6MFSI_A7TUprqOR_t79gMV/s1600/IMG_9290_3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAGAcj2oTeboa2ybX8rT5Q-lGZ-rfnMYhXGS_9lLypZ2rf6QByzX0IaMowqsyUE3KlEBHZpCgej2rlXKNDzJT_d6kiWgWcOWGI7NWLxCGS48j9VL_MoOgBgc6MFSI_A7TUprqOR_t79gMV/s400/IMG_9290_3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609729409374358690" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The forest floor was covered with moss, Creeping Charlie, and small white flowers.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo8GpOB6st4MkNhDp6FqLjrK30PgQXzPEzqGkgerucgIIoF1DU7dcQHu8OC6eYvX9KrWRJFSr5oldkNE3Al5KB4YvcENdfDfOgiQH44wUT_txtXhl57BtJzHSEAwnSPSxaoNOmToXfGziI/s400/IMG_9317_8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609729418934827474" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7xD5CnF2BA0oW4j72eX6RLpvPF4mqGpxXg-hgb-NHA6-hHD7UULQw6T8GWGouwLhviGBtOBhyphenhyphenTOKDYt4q45IXIhEBEakBs_gsp9do2RnDEHD9qzACJ2r7-JW-rJQ0szTyLVet5arhfqj5/s400/IMG_9324_8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609729700011375538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">There were also interesting fungi on some of the fallen trees.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDC_Emcyu9Id_pWJRM4zyevUBUtmIIPkEM9OE_c-6LEtrTZd95gHogBVlQKAeLQ9heI0OpZn8ueZ1RTHDkpMiMfDl_c5qHzwxLf1u7zsvKBYMaRL0NBGWZyKW2ebHtbaJMsaOD0TZEQqNS/s1600/IMG_9305_4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDC_Emcyu9Id_pWJRM4zyevUBUtmIIPkEM9OE_c-6LEtrTZd95gHogBVlQKAeLQ9heI0OpZn8ueZ1RTHDkpMiMfDl_c5qHzwxLf1u7zsvKBYMaRL0NBGWZyKW2ebHtbaJMsaOD0TZEQqNS/s400/IMG_9305_4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609729415652241762" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJOoPwx2KoSq4JbrqkaB_-j1lMgLnwPdpF9Jg7vRzL_cgNPiz1Bggwuo4AuVUyE6W4qt3uMMzvvx1zvufYfb2kG2Htzl-NUAD0eZCd_Ev7_NARA7MoafaeabInUfSHgN2gm79iVyH7WGS0/s400/IMG_9327_6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609729711679847714" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAGAcj2oTeboa2ybX8rT5Q-lGZ-rfnMYhXGS_9lLypZ2rf6QByzX0IaMowqsyUE3KlEBHZpCgej2rlXKNDzJT_d6kiWgWcOWGI7NWLxCGS48j9VL_MoOgBgc6MFSI_A7TUprqOR_t79gMV/s1600/IMG_9290_3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTDZ3whEdO6T6y1GEXRh1lx3yAYCZ45Y7A33kk2A_rGUzL7Pt34UVRdH4CpOLr4U8CtoR8GJnk2vEdBOMPBJD_YCJVEn8W5gYc168aC9UyqDY60i3XrYVZO3Y56Uys_tDZoPxH5do5uqo/s1600/IMG_9339_11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTDZ3whEdO6T6y1GEXRh1lx3yAYCZ45Y7A33kk2A_rGUzL7Pt34UVRdH4CpOLr4U8CtoR8GJnk2vEdBOMPBJD_YCJVEn8W5gYc168aC9UyqDY60i3XrYVZO3Y56Uys_tDZoPxH5do5uqo/s400/IMG_9339_11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609729719364167810" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /></span></span></div><div>It was such a nice little gem of trail to find. I could have kept going. I was kind of curious where the trail would end, but it was time to head back. When we got back, we were treated to some Faspa- sausage, buns, tea, muffins, and rhubarb cake.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's one last photo, we were parked near this building. What can I say, I have a bit of a weakness for photographing brick. I love the contrast, especially when viewing this photo with all the green ones above.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMk76PJfVsAYtFycz4HkVCfHfxSkXd0IWE3xVDmzRsQQX0n6zYT18oldGZ-vjRnGGN4n3LolzEkOt52yBlAwwF6pz3nKIq8W5vSaeZqD21kZKHFe3jepBhLM_YrXwB1ynqCgQiEU1tWF_B/s400/IMG_9342_9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609729797411330610" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-8316001431428049582011-05-06T22:34:00.000-07:002011-05-22T18:41:22.709-07:00Photo Update Time<div style="text-align: left;">I've been meaning to post the next "x" days and I keep putting it off. I figure, I'm still wide awake at this ridiculous hour, why not do a bit of a blog post. I have too many pictures in my Project 365 photostream, that they now show up in rows of 9, with smaller pictures. Oh well.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Alright, so like I said, I kind of procrastinated on posting this, so there'a whopping 60 days worth of photos...</div><div style="text-align: left;">Row 1: Magic 8 Ball, Houseplant, Crescent Moon, Curves of Light, Wooden Drawing Mannequin, March Sky</div><div style="text-align: left;">Row 2: Small White Blossom, Inside the Drops, Brown Eyed Girl, Bouquet, Clear Your Mind, Golden Rod Abstract, Cupcakes, Light Beams, The Fridge</div><div style="text-align: left;">Row 3: Work, Blue Eye Shadow, Resin Flower, Glass, Sandals, Sepia Masks, Thawing River, Fizzy Drink, Glasses on a Nighttable</div><div style="text-align: left;">Row 4: Easter Wreath, Spokes, Snow Globe, Wine, Lawn, Self Portrait, Circle, Sandals, Dispersal</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd0om3NFWLjI2CpzxChn2RH9wjt1uJFeKtJJCWLj5-cemKPxClraaw2FwtPfSlvL44i3YvI_2VzY2AwRyQlNeaSYZiWlgTh2VQecUa9PyFdKeB5WkVysG7NzS8gBsqwNwgL5C5aLJSKwwd/s400/Screen+shot+2011-05-07+at+12.34.14+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603844762180611842" /><div style="text-align: left;">Row 5: More Dispersal, Hope Grows, Textures, Rubies, Ipod, Easter Decor, Snowy Bike, New Growth, Strawberry Jam</div><div style="text-align: left;">Row 6: Green Goo, River-3 weeks later, Mini Cupcakes, Birch, Geometric Reflection, Rainbow Pens, Felt, Buggy Sculpture, Silverware</div><div style="text-align: left;">Row 7: Dial, Wood Knot, Droplets, Gummy Fish, Domo and Zombie Meet, Still Waters, Christmas Cactus, Flowers, and more Flowers</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">What do I predict in the future... a lot more green and other vibrant spring and summer colours. I am just waiting for those first tulips to burst open. If we get a little bit of sun in the next week, it should happen!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-5950333867557353052011-05-01T19:54:00.000-07:002011-05-01T20:14:54.707-07:00RamblingsSo I haven't exactly been super awesome about updating the blog. I'm sure that's okay though, since there's not exactly a huge following. <div><br /></div><div>This weekend was somewhat of a roller coaster, weather wise. Friday I got home from work just after 2:00, after a lovely 20 minute walk home from the bus stop. You know that wonderful feeling of sunshine on your face, a warm breeze, and that almost humid fresh smell. That's what it was like on Friday. I had caught a glimpse of the upcoming forecast, so I figured I'd best make the most of it. Off I went into the backyard and had a bit of a rest on the swing. Nothing quite refreshes you, like beautiful weather!</div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday came around and it was rainy. I went out with Tamara to do a few errands. Every time we were between destinations, the rain got harder. And of course, some time early Sunday morning, that rain turned into snow. Sigh... we just couldn't have a May without a little bit of snow. At least it happened on a Sunday, so it won't screw up traffic flow too much.</div><div><br /></div><div>May was going to be a month where I followed a challenge set up by a co-worker. She was challenging people to be Vegan for one month. It was set up as a "see how it makes you feel, health-wise/trying a lifestyle before rejecting it" type challenge. At first I was all for it, then I thought, maybe I can just try Vegetarianism for the month, and then I figured out that unfortunately it wouldn't quite work. The easiest way to make life-altering changes (even short term ones) is when you don't have to work/force other people into it. We've got a good dynamic of everyone sharing with meal preparation. It's hard to suddenly bring about something as drastic as Veganism or Vegetarianism. I don't want to encourage food waste, and I really don't like the idea of having 2 separate meals planned all the time. And yes, I'm aware that you can make some meat-free dishes, and then cook some meat on the side. BUT- they wouldn't really be properly balanced for one group. . You can't just make 1 meat dish, 1 protein dish, 1 starch, and 1 vegetable dish. It's not that simple!</div><div><br /></div><div>I figure I might try the challenge eventually, when I don't need to worry about inconveniencing others. In the meantime, I'm trying doing little things. My morning muesli I take with soy milk, instead of milk (it actually tastes better too!). I am trying to cut down on cheese. Given the choice between yogurt and cheese, I'm actually leaning towards keeping the yogurt. I am still going to try to incorporate 2 vegetarian days a week. We'll see how that goes....</div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-7144645537054169892011-03-07T20:00:00.000-08:002011-03-07T20:15:42.339-08:00The next 30 days<div style="text-align: left;">Before I go on with the next 30 days of Project 365, I have a work related statement- I think I prefer yellers to cryers. As a side note, I really don't have that many issues with people from work, most customers are pretty average. You tend to notice and remember the extremes on either side of the scale.</div><div><br /></div><div>I don't think I've actually dealt with this type of cryer before. I've had a handful of cryers when it comes to claims. I understand that, it can be a very emotional time. Without going into the details, I came to this conclusion because of how I end up interpreting my role. When you have a yeller, it's easy to identify them as the "bad guy". If you have a cryer, suddenly you've become the "bad guy". Both scenarios tend to involve someone who doesn't accept responsibility for their actions, so it's hard to stay feeling like the bad guy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Onto the photos!</div><div>Row 1: A Swirl of Rhinestones, Chalk, Nail Polish, Cupcakes (Pre-decorated), Decorate Cupcakes, Dinner Out</div><div>Row 2: Pizza, Rose, Orange Bubbles, Margarita, a Card, White Out</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJES9Mf12DgxljoMlWV7fLu7qfwpBC6_mDqP6RP0iL7xbjaDKmkv7qIrV1ARR0C-3iCAXHtXVP1G28zmGeEZ8xOSq_Q9tnGTgISGMCkiY7EhzeTVMYEkHlrjz6pSzQVVLH45qL-Xv0ZGPy/s400/Screen+shot+2011-03-07+at+10.01.20+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581556119236979666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 329px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Row 3: Funky Hat, 8200km, Brass Headboard, Transporting a Bus, Star, Lion Eyes</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Row 4: Small Samurai, Rainbow Braid, Mutant Grape, Pin Cushion, Leaf, Silver Bowl</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Row 5: Clock, Handle, Lightswitch, Onion Rings, Sammi, Quote</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Seeing this group of 30 makes me feel like I'm a bit odd (like I didn't know that anyway). There are a few photos in the group that I really love, and others I was really just satisfying the "take a photo everyday" element. You can't make everything into a masterpiece. All you can do is continually practice and learn how to view the world in different ways.</span></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-82292383013582747622011-02-08T19:46:00.000-08:002014-09-16T06:08:23.815-07:00The first 36 days<div style="text-align: left;">
So, despite saying I wouldn't do a Project 365, I decided to anyway. I have to admit, it's getting kind of hard finding something new, interesting and inspiring to take a photograph! When you don't go out all the time and you don't have little ones to take photos of, it can get a bit dull. I think it's also because it's the middle of winter. There's only so much snow one can capture, and there haven't been very many pretty days. I am still just itching for a hoar frost where I have the day free to go to St. Vital Park. The last time it frosted, I had to work in the morning!</div>
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So here is a small glimpse into what the first 36 days of 2011 looked like...</div>
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In case you're wondering what these are:</div>
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Row 1: Glitter, Candles, Salad, Tiara, Domo, Bathroom Lights</div>
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Row 2: Corkscrew, Tea, Snow, Ice Block, Presents, Tea pot</div>
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Row 3: Bananas, Toy Story Characters, Footprints, Sunrise, Light Streaks, Water Droplets<br />
<img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcfaHXAhN49Ae7XGiMz7pX9Ept14Q-uzyB-5_mLE_SbNQmeAJCoSu51b5barZESQ75mct30YNButnUHm962FgXweXdLGfl_H1dkgkz6PhhRgKuGkmlQd50ziAau4Y1FIkCY7DNA0PJCMo/s400/Screen+shot+2011-02-08+at+9.46.02+PM.png" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571532037789540674" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 395px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br />
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Row 4: Dripping Faucet, Window Frost, Water drops, Book, Baubles, Keyboard</div>
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Row 5: Numbers, Strawberry, Hoar Frost, Cat, Legislative Building, Dishes</div>
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Row 6: Flame, Jessie, Sign, Boots, Chocolate, Ribbon</div>
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I ended up getting myself a macro lens. I figured I was going to buy it sometime this year anyway, might as well get it sooner than later (especially with the rumour that Canon lens prices were increasing.) So you may notice there's quite the macro theme to my shots. </div>
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Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-27695693928774339452011-01-08T18:41:00.000-08:002011-01-08T19:01:19.331-08:00Cakes and cupcakes over the years- Part One<div style="text-align: left;">Ready for a bit of a photo montage of fun, fabulous, and often ridiculous cakes?? Good!</div><div><br /></div><div>Let's start with this cake featuring an archaeological dig, complete with fruit rollup tent and lego workers!</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-T5BO9m7K4HWbKbkfCfNh-TEW4YkTE0thk5mOcaKAJnby6EkMWh7zApyvEMKHpruVi8baLvoIicP9-0bpbUG2K2nduzL3UptXyzhUgDuAUF1ceiTq85CWGuHt9QFZrOcHUmw0gqxfdnB/s320/P5300078.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560012736184235794" /></div><div>Next up, what happens when you have one person with a hankering for a delicious chocolate cake and another with a craving for marshmallow icing? This!</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWNTR_kWVlc3BdM0xOIhq-dH1ysdA2kCuvEGoac3xvOevWZtsqfFCEbLRy1JOYeSGsDYGaK8wzrrckKa91vqWqf737UTV7EjcpIWuQ5xiuv0q-ODu2-07aQK6DRSUSUyJQ-71-No206Ydn/s320/IMG_0195.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560013638639986130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></div><div>Now, how about some festive Halloween cupcakes? I hope fake spiders don't make you squeamish!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFLEMLbHMFkJHTtKfUsmEKIs59gMSP2tePb16lEHG8eMQKg-KTEZH4JXOV-NFn60RHyPH4VVXm92wdOGyXzOo-OFKZj2npYSOBzXpcdy75UcY7GRjuz76EpURx9BdjAchAcg4HOHiplmJN/s320/IMG_0644.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560014680605272946" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">That's all for now. Thus concludes our look into the cakes of 2008. This is a mere glimpse into the fun of what's to come.</span></div><div><br /></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-26997582345010891482011-01-06T14:16:00.001-08:002011-01-06T14:30:28.172-08:00Life without glasses<div style="text-align: left;">No, I'm not getting Lasik eye surgery. However, I wanted to try to capture the world as I see it, without my glasses on. Thanks to manual focus, this is quite easily done. I put on the 50mm lens and decided to aim for the nearest thing to where I was sitting- my collection of cardstock on my desk.</div><div><br /></div><div>Once I started this task, I realized it'd be so much easier if I had contacts. Then I could just put one contact in the eye looking through the viewfinder, and leave the other eye "blind". But I don't have contacts, so I resorted to wearing my glasses at the most ridiculous angle possible.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, here's the world as I see it (or fairly closely, anyway), without glasses. I used an aperture of 4.5, since that seemed to give me results closest to how I actually see.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo097g5gMhQvD1GOgQ3os6PKErPmu4k2htYCnfxfeliGNkNjGQJV9W9jPJ9KttKlKuEGTXzTAygmthm7KDd7LBYDVoMKjLHsq8CXvKohOfgLZRn3QHQIf0TkmXTO6volmMpWFiwUHx6J0b/s400/IMG_5937.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559201859060260802" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div>And I figured some context would be good, here's the scene in focus.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWSr9tRYUh4CE15Z3u7ZvNY6517Wlz6kuj9x8Y9uUVJgvt9IDuzjni1Lm5-stVVE5ThrFedUxSqjgN-BffjU0ll0oROtStl0qdkI6BYSzVhfRfeoqdq1r9cds0hyBbDWJLlnOwyWDq7s8/s400/IMG_5938.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559201867976204194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div>Doing this task had me thinking of eye exams and how they are, unfortunately, quite subjective. Not that this was necessarily more objective, but wouldn't it be interesting to go to the optometrist and provide them with a manually focused image of how you actually see life, instead of having to look through the owl eyes and say better, worse, or about the same. Then maybe, somehow they could figure out the numbers behind it and say, oh, your prescription should actually be this and not this. Of course, I don't really know anything about the mechanics of the eye, but it was an interesting thought nonetheless.</div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-81469895914067593942011-01-01T21:55:00.000-08:002011-01-01T22:13:27.937-08:00You know it's cold out...<div style="text-align: left;">When you look outside and see this:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2vCokqo_v9QgwTA3JO6nqNjKouMUDnthuybVhlzHcfl0KLqdwsAVtJ0csQ-op6h6Vav6M5n8wNmm9cuDTjJAI9S3hQYHxqi2mA2rIt60ijbk8xJiRzlRYYS8w2X400fyrzACMelo7Goq/s320/IMG_5806.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557463557502737106" /></div><div>Once I eventually ventured outside I saw that there were actually multiple sun dogs. On the left side of the sun, there was a second prism farther out.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's kind of funny, until I actually look at a picture like this, I tend to forgot that the sun really doesn't get very high during the winter. It pretty much stays at this level throughout the day. This photo was taken at 11:43AM, so the sun had already been up for 3 hours. I'm just so accustomed to it, that I never really think about it. I've lived here my whole life, it's just the way it is: 8 hours of day in the winter and 16 hours of day in the summer. As I've started to take more photographs, I've started to think more about light. And you can't really think about light without considering the sun. That's when you start to have those blatantly obvious thoughts, like "Right, the sun is only directly overhead when I'm trying to take photos of summer flowers in the backyard" or "It's so much easier to get a good sunrise or sunset picture from the south side of the house in the winter because the sun's route is that much shorter".</div><div><br /></div><div>I've decided I'm going to do my own Project 52 of sorts. I saw one group one Flickr that gives a weekly topic, so I may participate in that one. I may also do a second project that doesn't have any particular theme, other than to have fun and try and become better at photography. I had waffled over the idea of doing Project 365, but that's just too much work at this point.</div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-67275339250887097892010-12-26T07:55:00.000-08:002010-12-26T08:04:06.281-08:00Boxing Day<div style="text-align: left;">You know you're in for a good sunrise when you walk up the stairs and see this much colour coming through the mottled glass!</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 181px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QoijYgBl-8vD5GbKYZdH8Wz_g2HsXw32R2i7Fr2mx4cSsZDq9bRPQBoR_7Go9zV_SqlogDhj_EyXpFoyhpYn2m32Xp1i36PdKLHvUp3Nk5FmyVnCqAJmug5UjVNF2VLt6PlsXE3KQrhI/s320/IMG_5790.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555021143875432770" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And here's a glimpse of the actual sky. I wasn't about to venture outside to get a photo, with a temperature of -17 with a -31 windchill (winds at 44km/h and more...).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAk90VPPdrCxJVOtN8ZnQJ3W7dQHk-6o54k8kGdWOl8-4mSMBPEWPU9wmHIonBLlnVB5hzeWZCfC_rylnlng4d6xWwQbedvReNXjvOba_J8S8F8J_hjqdeZ4htuUZ3i_MPYONWrG4wX1yc/s320/IMG_5791.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555021612375994882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div>Happy Boxing Day. If you're crazy enough to go shopping, may you find the crowds friendly and the deals good. If you're staying home, here's to a nice quiet relaxing day. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm still hoping to find an amazing price on a 100mm 2.8 Macro Canon lens, but I'm pretty sure that's not going to happen, especially since I'm not going out and I'm thinking it's better to buy that sort of thing in person.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-80964180884346268912010-11-20T09:59:00.001-08:002010-12-06T12:03:57.823-08:00Day 10: How much can we do today?Oh, the bittersweetness of the last day of a vacation... You don't really want to go back to reality, but you wouldn't mind being home.<br /><br />We hadn't actually caught the opening of the Magic Kingdom yet, and really, you can't go to Disneyworld and not see the opening to this park. So we got up early, had our lounge breakfast, then arrived at Magic Kingdom around 8:40. Opening was for 9:00. The mayor comes out, makes an announcement, and then a train full of characters come out to sing and dance. It still ended up making me tear up a bit. What can I say, I'm a suck!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLUXFkWP_hgtdJ6VEvTQCnskX8fbNhfKMBA_Z-buFKMZC2XdIOmTztuBCQnSgZZdphVnI1Tl0ipk5SmpDXfOzy4uHCxf4knbfVTm3Egiyu-9HfLff-dU6WKRPTPcAZv47Z1fQmWc9idmR/s1600/NJT_DSLR1295.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLUXFkWP_hgtdJ6VEvTQCnskX8fbNhfKMBA_Z-buFKMZC2XdIOmTztuBCQnSgZZdphVnI1Tl0ipk5SmpDXfOzy4uHCxf4knbfVTm3Egiyu-9HfLff-dU6WKRPTPcAZv47Z1fQmWc9idmR/s320/NJT_DSLR1295.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541694115452701906" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8ktKLSVvlSw8b1AUKijsAZd7OIDBtQa40nmWBEPjR7SBARsBUkymKpZC5XAnXj5IDD4w29GnscBp2egwx7g0eZ8YjMQoEer4qfVg4bbCU42Tn9OaHyEHVAcsjtioyWNSbVDISNzim-TD/s1600/NJT_DSLR1304.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8ktKLSVvlSw8b1AUKijsAZd7OIDBtQa40nmWBEPjR7SBARsBUkymKpZC5XAnXj5IDD4w29GnscBp2egwx7g0eZ8YjMQoEer4qfVg4bbCU42Tn9OaHyEHVAcsjtioyWNSbVDISNzim-TD/s320/NJT_DSLR1304.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541694031932098418" border="0" /></a><br />We rushed on over to Big Thunder (this should be a pretty predictable theme by now!). On the way there, we saw this awesome lady! I really wanted to shout "More cowbell!" as we rushed past, but didn't.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3Wk0mfCf382kMGjusL0hi9PTVRNUs67JEi4EuJ4uCkxV5IIWMLuAhPDyQSINotRELuzhoCY8G0wqWKJOG8SHUO5u5G_Y5Gje5OVR01872VS4dsYWt65woTVfsVcEYYlDMeZybsusIzzo/s1600/IMG_4090.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3Wk0mfCf382kMGjusL0hi9PTVRNUs67JEi4EuJ4uCkxV5IIWMLuAhPDyQSINotRELuzhoCY8G0wqWKJOG8SHUO5u5G_Y5Gje5OVR01872VS4dsYWt65woTVfsVcEYYlDMeZybsusIzzo/s320/IMG_4090.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541695252475115762" border="0" /></a>We even managed to grab a few other shots as we made our way to the mountain. Here's our knowledgeable guide, Tamara, pointing out where we are!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BSAO0dZFBOkhx4y4w7RS8CQn6PnOJT8i9X3DHzp9akovZYoQDDwV5dDGlXb0tjoNKz7qpVCMNiJKoQ4KlLFnBmOE53ARNAqpXO8cfMm_rucs6kJ37dfwLnirZo4xSxTSfbqaYI17AAax/s1600/NJT_DSLR1307.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BSAO0dZFBOkhx4y4w7RS8CQn6PnOJT8i9X3DHzp9akovZYoQDDwV5dDGlXb0tjoNKz7qpVCMNiJKoQ4KlLFnBmOE53ARNAqpXO8cfMm_rucs6kJ37dfwLnirZo4xSxTSfbqaYI17AAax/s320/NJT_DSLR1307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541694028341505634" border="0" /></a>So we got the the mountain, rode it once as the ONLY passengers on the train! So we chose the back 2 seats. Here's a glimpse of the empty train.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtFCuMVJg6B2m93SDJwGIXLa_rrUmxx19FmxhGMFulOtptW6KO_6-XPrno0T0M9DPW7RkobmARQl6RyxBLoRWHmZW-3Uyu_I1CbB_RT4OKpOreXuLthdpLrPCVYnVo8NXi9P0zRa0gbXL/s1600/IMG_4095.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtFCuMVJg6B2m93SDJwGIXLa_rrUmxx19FmxhGMFulOtptW6KO_6-XPrno0T0M9DPW7RkobmARQl6RyxBLoRWHmZW-3Uyu_I1CbB_RT4OKpOreXuLthdpLrPCVYnVo8NXi9P0zRa0gbXL/s320/IMG_4095.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541695260922473426" border="0" /></a>We decided to do the "nice" thing and actually leave the ride and come back through the queue to ride it a second time. Once we finished the second ride, they let us stay on for a 3rd ride. We actually could've stayed on for a 4th ride, as there was still no one waiting, but we decided to carry on with our day. We went to ride Haunted Mansion, then stopped by the Main Street Bakery for a breakfast snack. Tamara ordered the monstrous cinnamon bun, I had an apple turnover. We went all the way back to the front of the park, then rode the train the whole way around. It gives you an interesting glimpse of the park.<br /><br />Next up, we caught the monorail over to the Ticket and Transportation Centre, and caught a bus to the Studios. We headed straight to the Tower of Terror and rode that.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZr3VGlmXoNVE66RbPVSPqg0ObD3oEdiwhN-UY5ZzjAm7EqdAHVKXdOvccqzSgGBWCwak_2PexaPMdMiAz2gjEHkrFvYPDZhjFVdRKz8mgWL_wKVtXdchdlnEkpFVbkR0e2FEnLwktBJU/s1600/NJT_DSLR1322.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZr3VGlmXoNVE66RbPVSPqg0ObD3oEdiwhN-UY5ZzjAm7EqdAHVKXdOvccqzSgGBWCwak_2PexaPMdMiAz2gjEHkrFvYPDZhjFVdRKz8mgWL_wKVtXdchdlnEkpFVbkR0e2FEnLwktBJU/s320/NJT_DSLR1322.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541694020075497474" border="0" /></a>I took a few more shots of the street area, including this delightful street car.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQJuzhtQ1Qd5bQCTsa00y2UEcq2ulrmD4hM12EuroChS3UtaraBYrx07TWW4Arx0pU03zff-A5PFao5MLjOI2zH8GyBCvWCREuHPMseup7KpADzpwSsCsV186CDM4S2R8dsrjbcXNY_HHA/s1600/NJT_DSLR1324.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQJuzhtQ1Qd5bQCTsa00y2UEcq2ulrmD4hM12EuroChS3UtaraBYrx07TWW4Arx0pU03zff-A5PFao5MLjOI2zH8GyBCvWCREuHPMseup7KpADzpwSsCsV186CDM4S2R8dsrjbcXNY_HHA/s320/NJT_DSLR1324.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541694010850810018" border="0" /></a>And the evil window display.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvaDZ9HWZ72zymzc4YhDrImVtJYtrr-2tXgwkCAed3h6ITg2psgYa6wn0vkYwx0DIyRqR1C7jQ0MTMe1ZGyZ-pElZi1jSkhTzK3eEPgUlClPBQ7-a06jMvouqMDvs8rxqRjX-RVN3qpx0/s1600/NJT_DSLR1325.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvaDZ9HWZ72zymzc4YhDrImVtJYtrr-2tXgwkCAed3h6ITg2psgYa6wn0vkYwx0DIyRqR1C7jQ0MTMe1ZGyZ-pElZi1jSkhTzK3eEPgUlClPBQ7-a06jMvouqMDvs8rxqRjX-RVN3qpx0/s320/NJT_DSLR1325.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541694000520649650" border="0" /></a>After that we took the Animation Studios tour and then checked out the pin store under the Sorcerer's Hat. Tamara had seen a Zero pin earlier in the week, and it was now our personal mission to find it. You see, since that day, we hadn't come across it anywhere else! Thankfully we found it there!<br /><br />We came back to the hotel and had lunch at the Mara. I had some chicken fingers and veggies. Tamara had a burger and fries. We also picked up some dessert from the lounge (cookies and water). I also finally picked up my taffy from the gift shop. Our timing is truly amazing, we heading back to the room right before it was supposed to be cleaned. We wanted to relax before the ridiculous night ahead, so we settled with not having our room cleaned that day. We put the privacy please sign up so we wouldn't be bothered. It was only one day of non-cleaning, and we were leaving the next day, so it didn't really matter.<br /><br />We got back to the park just before 7. The lighting was quite lovely, so I got a few shots of the castle:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiItxxHGUVRxW6fQzdVsDMEObwA18OIbMePguHZA9HuHASybM1alCEcuoNWd9GpPb8FjQkme3wmKIp2ixfbquBD4weJgNJN7KTTpHFyFjcLaZ9zrIUpRpWPY_g8_3ZqPlixTD8mBhmDF8tV/s1600/NJT_DSLR1326.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiItxxHGUVRxW6fQzdVsDMEObwA18OIbMePguHZA9HuHASybM1alCEcuoNWd9GpPb8FjQkme3wmKIp2ixfbquBD4weJgNJN7KTTpHFyFjcLaZ9zrIUpRpWPY_g8_3ZqPlixTD8mBhmDF8tV/s320/NJT_DSLR1326.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693794270565746" border="0" /></a><br />And of some other signs. While here we headed over to Space Mountain and picked up a FP for 10-11.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSwUR3J2qz-ZNfUqHBKDcTViObntq6oFPu4B_ugarTUuWeIE37rxt3nthZiZHHjBSSbd870EjibXfq8u67JYygBM4pk3lN6XPJ4_axfYBIyLJtzP0D3IWBPISoV7NLC5P8uXEz2-pdUeyz/s1600/NJT_DSLR1327.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSwUR3J2qz-ZNfUqHBKDcTViObntq6oFPu4B_ugarTUuWeIE37rxt3nthZiZHHjBSSbd870EjibXfq8u67JYygBM4pk3lN6XPJ4_axfYBIyLJtzP0D3IWBPISoV7NLC5P8uXEz2-pdUeyz/s320/NJT_DSLR1327.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693790516852834" border="0" /></a>It was quite busy. October 23 was the start of another promotion, so we were expecting high crowd levels. We used our "free: FP on Big Thunder for our ninth and final ride. Here's a shot from the "rumbly rocks" on the ride.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1k1CYxcLV5X96W6Xn8_D86IMeIKWkDBM4Qz9EeWoaZzVZYrsn6P19SkG7IdAcVGZaeBG_i2pL3dSbzSeNpGhBRMbm6cj7gLFnrM6CoHC6WAqDUAkHDCN88pLwfzkes7Dur2tu_Ip4ygs/s1600/NJT_DSLR1337.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1k1CYxcLV5X96W6Xn8_D86IMeIKWkDBM4Qz9EeWoaZzVZYrsn6P19SkG7IdAcVGZaeBG_i2pL3dSbzSeNpGhBRMbm6cj7gLFnrM6CoHC6WAqDUAkHDCN88pLwfzkes7Dur2tu_Ip4ygs/s320/NJT_DSLR1337.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693783375157938" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx_uQQOIewbIWrDWsQWQeGOTKyPVVVttvAHP4tBD3RKFuon4g8X0d55X3jmMD2qEpJns3PXR2Xle-1yiS7jXDh0IO3SZTxO_sBPC62YjBOa5vlyFCmfb4moLfdPMkh68Bmut3RPOsjanIp/s1600/NJT_DSLR1347.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx_uQQOIewbIWrDWsQWQeGOTKyPVVVttvAHP4tBD3RKFuon4g8X0d55X3jmMD2qEpJns3PXR2Xle-1yiS7jXDh0IO3SZTxO_sBPC62YjBOa5vlyFCmfb4moLfdPMkh68Bmut3RPOsjanIp/s320/NJT_DSLR1347.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693780972915538" border="0" /></a>Next we headed over to Pirates of the Caribbean. It actually had a 20 minute wait (practically unheard of!). So I had lots of time to take photos in the queue.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAKI1PjPYNcKEOzGPgst9ep8iGcFqBDtUl6ETOBmcGUtm8IQRWiNw0tG04VzQIEUIiHmySJ54C0SvkpM8sW22TiMlVFCYb5b-47VtbI1X1lyDig4m_Gm34PxE8wDPPoTrC4IdyfKez4kZK/s1600/NJT_DSLR1353.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAKI1PjPYNcKEOzGPgst9ep8iGcFqBDtUl6ETOBmcGUtm8IQRWiNw0tG04VzQIEUIiHmySJ54C0SvkpM8sW22TiMlVFCYb5b-47VtbI1X1lyDig4m_Gm34PxE8wDPPoTrC4IdyfKez4kZK/s320/NJT_DSLR1353.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693776715649554" border="0" /></a>I also had fun getting a few more shots from the ride itself:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBe2AjmiQGTeS3fij1pSgV6qpZwSEnvLRWr7GHsBft1R-ajAoeMhyphenhypheniH3raPuha3NDMVb8EdfsO-JH4r8XIv-KiWPqi754vZJwLGIjb_zvUnfltCutFoHOlXHW8SaNv4s4Td-4EZ-PI1H4/s1600/NJT_DSLR1355.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBe2AjmiQGTeS3fij1pSgV6qpZwSEnvLRWr7GHsBft1R-ajAoeMhyphenhypheniH3raPuha3NDMVb8EdfsO-JH4r8XIv-KiWPqi754vZJwLGIjb_zvUnfltCutFoHOlXHW8SaNv4s4Td-4EZ-PI1H4/s320/NJT_DSLR1355.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693647282378450" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw43uyghoBGJR-FJWrwy-nWmtj2OQIweOEdazrTeeMO7nQMyPvIUJESR5ZGvM_t0FLKplhl_POXEyyGDBotU1TO3FnCL-WwI1vuFWc3MvFD2lUgiw-qfZ8SOaQJ_T3ZPcNsxbjYXig7drh/s1600/NJT_DSLR1356.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw43uyghoBGJR-FJWrwy-nWmtj2OQIweOEdazrTeeMO7nQMyPvIUJESR5ZGvM_t0FLKplhl_POXEyyGDBotU1TO3FnCL-WwI1vuFWc3MvFD2lUgiw-qfZ8SOaQJ_T3ZPcNsxbjYXig7drh/s320/NJT_DSLR1356.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693637285290962" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIxkkOw_1m1nN6dryfxWgKSnfYVnt0579BBKFWWmLdQEiku85fwnV_TvLIX6P99Fwr5L8m0YTFUoWsK-FCBeh7l5hMKgSmS4t5WTD0TRLjR_7D01baIgBaaO-Pm-CgK_lG_VF93mqtM31U/s1600/NJT_DSLR1357.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIxkkOw_1m1nN6dryfxWgKSnfYVnt0579BBKFWWmLdQEiku85fwnV_TvLIX6P99Fwr5L8m0YTFUoWsK-FCBeh7l5hMKgSmS4t5WTD0TRLjR_7D01baIgBaaO-Pm-CgK_lG_VF93mqtM31U/s320/NJT_DSLR1357.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693628852599442" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRsomR-9iJA-rY9DFNJthyphenhyphengLaltmeFpya2niWnw5gdbe1GCTctvzV86q8AU9jiOLhSAeKFS8WzKQLpcNdPKWfNJIvKuD4hl8yXUbkLgaySUGrcYOSct6aCCC8v8FG7JlICS-rb2i5Ft37p/s1600/NJT_DSLR1359.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRsomR-9iJA-rY9DFNJthyphenhyphengLaltmeFpya2niWnw5gdbe1GCTctvzV86q8AU9jiOLhSAeKFS8WzKQLpcNdPKWfNJIvKuD4hl8yXUbkLgaySUGrcYOSct6aCCC8v8FG7JlICS-rb2i5Ft37p/s320/NJT_DSLR1359.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693622714952402" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBffg7geAxQjmqmDilBznPgiY8yRA64fRht_HCZex3NpcuWF9ihCtGSSN4Uto1qkfiqoWvjJCRD_6mKRizvT-fT_gFZjPiomT6BAl7iJK5ET6EX47SxY2Yg_-8y6YTP0c8bPpNhAVdAVz-/s1600/NJT_DSLR1360.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBffg7geAxQjmqmDilBznPgiY8yRA64fRht_HCZex3NpcuWF9ihCtGSSN4Uto1qkfiqoWvjJCRD_6mKRizvT-fT_gFZjPiomT6BAl7iJK5ET6EX47SxY2Yg_-8y6YTP0c8bPpNhAVdAVz-/s320/NJT_DSLR1360.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693620338751554" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-L8JxgZ7Ba_Yf3_jUmQ9_24FhQesWqLaDUIKD4jRZnnzga81CHsW2PsTxdYlT4G_BWaE_u7beUzLONGNigC-cxh-XfsNBGFC7NgAa6Ft0ns90IduKFSfR2koPmE5pfZ1oGxEqdK95LB8/s1600/NJT_DSLR1363.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-L8JxgZ7Ba_Yf3_jUmQ9_24FhQesWqLaDUIKD4jRZnnzga81CHsW2PsTxdYlT4G_BWaE_u7beUzLONGNigC-cxh-XfsNBGFC7NgAa6Ft0ns90IduKFSfR2koPmE5pfZ1oGxEqdK95LB8/s320/NJT_DSLR1363.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693497587428498" border="0" /></a>Next we stopped for a snack, enjoying some refreshing fruit bars. By this time it was close to 8, so we staked out a spot on the parade route, although it was already very full. Here is some of the pre-parade madness. Check out the crowds!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXMkwRLMR2CA9xaADAwOwNNHoO8J8SJCMnD3Vxk4HM43HAiCmQmeaBAItAwspz9b8NoDuCZ955SeKPjUuMd3K-6kGAzJSby3RAxYblSjIozquYsxtjGQCp5pgeb2Eddj6tgKxWUXJGI-l/s1600/NJT_DSLR1372.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXMkwRLMR2CA9xaADAwOwNNHoO8J8SJCMnD3Vxk4HM43HAiCmQmeaBAItAwspz9b8NoDuCZ955SeKPjUuMd3K-6kGAzJSby3RAxYblSjIozquYsxtjGQCp5pgeb2Eddj6tgKxWUXJGI-l/s320/NJT_DSLR1372.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693490169207618" border="0" /></a>And I was just amused by this guy, he's obviously checking out something on the street, but he just ended up looking sad and dejected.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8VLRFN4MRzuQlU3DbxDnlizLCo7qf4l3ZUMikyJKSv_xMuK6_zmi3AuCQvNdamG9ah4Cy5zBUk8fxLM4iksNirtwK5cFrjbkEbd2rsXn8BNGILprkNqNpD1u3JmXBVBBnv6BRjKjY6HJ/s1600/NJT_DSLR1376.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8VLRFN4MRzuQlU3DbxDnlizLCo7qf4l3ZUMikyJKSv_xMuK6_zmi3AuCQvNdamG9ah4Cy5zBUk8fxLM4iksNirtwK5cFrjbkEbd2rsXn8BNGILprkNqNpD1u3JmXBVBBnv6BRjKjY6HJ/s320/NJT_DSLR1376.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693487965696690" border="0" /></a>The parade started at 9:10. It was alright, a bit too long actually. I got totally boxed in between curb sitters, children and a stroller. Tamara was stuck directly in front of a garbage can. Some guy kept harassing us to let his kids go in front of us. Seriously, we're both under 5'4''. I don't want your kid in front of me. I had already let one in front of me. And that kid specifically asked me very nicely himself.<br /><br />I know Disney is more for "kids", but you know what, I have paid just as much to be there (if not more!), and I won't be coming back for a long time. I will not be moving, even if it had been physically possible to do so. Plus, we had been standing there for an hour, you can't expect me to give up my spot when I was very prepared and staked out a spot early, and you decide to show at the last minute.<br /><br />Anyway, here's a few shots from the parade. It turns out this "retro" parade is actually the same one we saw back in 1995.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcMeLq8G91_dCMVw_-c4q_01izXX6-xy-4OaIvwHUqkO7g6Nb9YQjhkAj4u6CS1bnRmKU4rc3vBw3fzJ5IeRUS0cl2Bzh1NU5rIhaAib3FTbezU6SAJLmkVuyA8zh0bWdlUm1dS5Id2Wk/s1600/NJT_DSLR1384.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcMeLq8G91_dCMVw_-c4q_01izXX6-xy-4OaIvwHUqkO7g6Nb9YQjhkAj4u6CS1bnRmKU4rc3vBw3fzJ5IeRUS0cl2Bzh1NU5rIhaAib3FTbezU6SAJLmkVuyA8zh0bWdlUm1dS5Id2Wk/s320/NJT_DSLR1384.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693481023445986" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQdh8JFAOWIqcrrmGc6JwE2zTTwDSqRzdCfCoQY1izg70R-8IuhLP90RCTYZZcSgh4RWZsmZl5OESnqBS8nx3xjGKPHW5g5khQrUK7wU5IJbNRJ-97MfeicX0u7gGhUUzSwQZ2Ml25XdX/s1600/IMG_4129.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQdh8JFAOWIqcrrmGc6JwE2zTTwDSqRzdCfCoQY1izg70R-8IuhLP90RCTYZZcSgh4RWZsmZl5OESnqBS8nx3xjGKPHW5g5khQrUK7wU5IJbNRJ-97MfeicX0u7gGhUUzSwQZ2Ml25XdX/s320/IMG_4129.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541695275117960418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx6GMYdrJQjHYkQGbanp0nXQsnHaLy11xDoCU-Qy-xqY-FF6oGZF6QAdH3GQnKSCohIbj-RSB1YTAgisjONwYQIWXifp2rbQ50H6boea78rSHuFkXD-tHP_a3QxXuQWXHfnw1NlZE1K4HZ/s1600/NJT_DSLR1388.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx6GMYdrJQjHYkQGbanp0nXQsnHaLy11xDoCU-Qy-xqY-FF6oGZF6QAdH3GQnKSCohIbj-RSB1YTAgisjONwYQIWXifp2rbQ50H6boea78rSHuFkXD-tHP_a3QxXuQWXHfnw1NlZE1K4HZ/s320/NJT_DSLR1388.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693475730635570" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6poMGH7uu6L3rlWj44Sqiyw5bPMIPaexK6RtoEJAM3xjqXB5aoy1lYDIRQiQyjH7P6ezHqLfZJFpMiaFvVobEZS1FxvIPe7aaY6_PmeIrMi-xvLiwlCH3k4vZyokh2O1zl8L06zR1dQE/s1600/NJT_DSLR1400.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6poMGH7uu6L3rlWj44Sqiyw5bPMIPaexK6RtoEJAM3xjqXB5aoy1lYDIRQiQyjH7P6ezHqLfZJFpMiaFvVobEZS1FxvIPe7aaY6_PmeIrMi-xvLiwlCH3k4vZyokh2O1zl8L06zR1dQE/s320/NJT_DSLR1400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693328862551826" border="0" /></a>After the parade ended there was complete chaos. It took several minutes to move even slightly. I wanted a slightly different spot for fireworks. We ended up basically staying where we were. The show was nice. I always enjoy fireworks, however, I guess I expected more from this show. I think it may just be over-hyped. Here are some shots from Wishes:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_v8uoLHXwTKEXCiX4IM5MUWbNlSTQrexa66ZErv6oyQ35brlQ_3jBhHQErmZeUj3CgLD41uQmcLMGcOGKZz6C0_FNHwwkBNrZiEL02Tjlsu_erTENu6CWXdOFE2mnd-37i6hTqpWy3kMg/s1600/IMG_4278.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_v8uoLHXwTKEXCiX4IM5MUWbNlSTQrexa66ZErv6oyQ35brlQ_3jBhHQErmZeUj3CgLD41uQmcLMGcOGKZz6C0_FNHwwkBNrZiEL02Tjlsu_erTENu6CWXdOFE2mnd-37i6hTqpWy3kMg/s320/IMG_4278.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541695716148911698" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhafKe8_wdP8q9Cjzrc9JlLPCVO8D4N2FnBkxMyWcP4RsSmmxYvP0yUB2l3Oe5rLTh4fcg6optrKen2_Edqq1xh7omeyWEA68-APzOa58RrSLJys9erwWdNOysMcsZwVNSNMpKyspMfO7B1/s1600/IMG_4200.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhafKe8_wdP8q9Cjzrc9JlLPCVO8D4N2FnBkxMyWcP4RsSmmxYvP0yUB2l3Oe5rLTh4fcg6optrKen2_Edqq1xh7omeyWEA68-APzOa58RrSLJys9erwWdNOysMcsZwVNSNMpKyspMfO7B1/s320/IMG_4200.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541695713574393218" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivjwRrD7EnS2Mjrv8fCJUw4pFnT3RAbRvDFJFOJdg8H0ieqQbvD4qJ0WOHgl9SgWlP9cvchdYxvmPI2LL880kYp0ie1b_2vQ_c2vsKdQpUTmA05ajSYvW6JsuCnGcBXlbvUwMPCjoO6dg_/s1600/NJT_DSLR1420.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivjwRrD7EnS2Mjrv8fCJUw4pFnT3RAbRvDFJFOJdg8H0ieqQbvD4qJ0WOHgl9SgWlP9cvchdYxvmPI2LL880kYp0ie1b_2vQ_c2vsKdQpUTmA05ajSYvW6JsuCnGcBXlbvUwMPCjoO6dg_/s320/NJT_DSLR1420.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693315735457186" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3vSbj1DW02LrY-Fdq59qKwflTILD37ErRlzApezfzdYXuqiBNy2zjI-_4cqtUJS6jng7DQiE5rrfxojooQpVkX50ToqUF9IVYTIbzAZjXFP7AKwyU0dKDkmho_4vGqN44XzqMw9f5E5S/s1600/IMG_4182.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3vSbj1DW02LrY-Fdq59qKwflTILD37ErRlzApezfzdYXuqiBNy2zjI-_4cqtUJS6jng7DQiE5rrfxojooQpVkX50ToqUF9IVYTIbzAZjXFP7AKwyU0dKDkmho_4vGqN44XzqMw9f5E5S/s320/IMG_4182.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541695693519652898" border="0" /></a>We went to Tomorrowland after the show. That took a while... There were SO many people in the hub at that time. We finally made it to Space Mountain (along with everyone else). So even with the FP, there was a bit of a wait.<br /><br />Next up, we rode the Astro Orbiters. We had learned our lesson from last time, we each took our own rocket. Here are my last few shots from Tomorrowland.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoI26_nU5yC3ihEG6PTkM-RuCKBM9DXD0lCcJHNmwte6mjZOg_rlxoh3kDoN0dESXeShrY3vtPZj0AtN1dEXDMt6N6-VWdRqPaN-aJEElGaohp1pdMnVVHOAZ1ZvrTO2MA58sd4E9-85Q8/s1600/NJT_DSLR1428.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoI26_nU5yC3ihEG6PTkM-RuCKBM9DXD0lCcJHNmwte6mjZOg_rlxoh3kDoN0dESXeShrY3vtPZj0AtN1dEXDMt6N6-VWdRqPaN-aJEElGaohp1pdMnVVHOAZ1ZvrTO2MA58sd4E9-85Q8/s320/NJT_DSLR1428.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693307711682610" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqG0oklnWD0htRxiNxCDt2yANY_ifn44gLC4RqtKTmdnMrc9Jtwdv7BPU5QB3J1l1DC372bgv1aUeU3Qb92JZQ_0VFztURvVY192CtjF4u9bnJa4CR9J5UVo8bUDo5r8WlQpM0HObBFQl2/s1600/NJT_DSLR1439.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqG0oklnWD0htRxiNxCDt2yANY_ifn44gLC4RqtKTmdnMrc9Jtwdv7BPU5QB3J1l1DC372bgv1aUeU3Qb92JZQ_0VFztURvVY192CtjF4u9bnJa4CR9J5UVo8bUDo5r8WlQpM0HObBFQl2/s320/NJT_DSLR1439.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693304176985970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZP3NZOcvw3blMd_sYrBEwIO4pYg8A4evi2h5cmLOiEb9_s-L8aXtPky4rleSczWO3q7JU6b39CJHEGkLWqdJS9grRj869XNZjpxgX_Q-FNZ6aiEe1KSXBItxCJxmEkPG2-4KRaAQWCau/s1600/NJT_DSLR1444.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZP3NZOcvw3blMd_sYrBEwIO4pYg8A4evi2h5cmLOiEb9_s-L8aXtPky4rleSczWO3q7JU6b39CJHEGkLWqdJS9grRj869XNZjpxgX_Q-FNZ6aiEe1KSXBItxCJxmEkPG2-4KRaAQWCau/s320/NJT_DSLR1444.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693296263522402" border="0" /></a><br />We made our way to Main Street to do a last bit of shopping. We didn't even end up staying for the Extra Magic Hours (which were 12AM-3AM). It was still SO busy and it was a long day. I would've liked to stay and do more, but there wasn't really anything I needed to do. Plus, you really get WAY more done in the early hours versus the evening and it's a lot easier to get around in the day. The parks can be very dark and I'm not the most graceful person in the world! Ha! So we came back to the hotel and headed to bed.<br /><br />The next morning had us packing, which was entertaining...<br /><br />We also saw the animal care team catch and cage 4 pelicans. It was quite the interesting process. They would separate the target from the herd, in the water, than launch themselves, grabbed wings and bill right away.<br /><br />We flew through Denver on the way back. The flight to Winnipeg was SO bumpy, and we were on one of those 24-seaters. Not fun. Also I didn't realize I had been "spoiled" by Air Canada, until I used United. Wow, there's practically no service reps to be found, they charge for the first bag, and there's hardly any entertainment on the flights. I missed the choose-your-own entertainment and the USB charger!<br /><br />That's all for now, hopefully this post isn't too full of grammar and spelling mishaps, it was a bit rushed.Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-70364940310997555782010-11-20T09:56:00.001-08:002010-12-05T20:39:12.673-08:00Day 9: Laidback Kind of DayThis was our latest start to a day so far, we slept in, all the way until 8:45! We had breakfast at the lounge. We started our days much earlier during the first part of the trip and always found ample seating at the lounge. As we started heading to the lounge later and later, we realized that the majority of people start their days late! We had a hard time finding a spot! I know we're not late risers by any means, but I never thought we were that much of early risers compared to other people! It just goes to show you why the parks aren't that busy in the first 2 hours, if you go by the sampling of people at our resort alone, it's obvious that most people aren't trying to go to the parks for opening.<br /><br />Anyway...we left the hotel after 10 some time. In our typical fashion, we headed to Big Thunder first off. It was already at 40 minutes (no thanks!), so we grabbed a FP for an 1145-1245 return. We browsed a few shops in Frontierland and Adventureland in the meantime. Then we went over to the Pirates of the Caribbean, it was at a mere 5 minutes. Since we were in the area, we went on Aladdin's Magic Carpets right after (which was at 10 minutes).<br /><br />It was close enough to 11:45, so we headed on back to the mountain, stopping in a few more shops along the way. Sadly, Tamara broke a plastic snow globe. The strange thing was no one in the store really noticed. There was a cast member, but she was busy talking to someone. So, there we are, with glittery water and broken plastic all around us, and no one cares. Oh well!<br /><br />Here are a few shots from the mountain- the classic entrance sign:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnrGEbIX6HbFmUjSiwVHpwfEzznO6WEvvor4KZFhGfAB6rr3sB-iFn7eNQZAoOzzSf20m2lQduoxArSDPOFCCBcdkS9qsR-NoXKDqWi28frTrOPaSmMVm837mh8Fx3-zOcOTeK9ewC_t3y/s1600/NJT_DSLR1252.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnrGEbIX6HbFmUjSiwVHpwfEzznO6WEvvor4KZFhGfAB6rr3sB-iFn7eNQZAoOzzSf20m2lQduoxArSDPOFCCBcdkS9qsR-NoXKDqWi28frTrOPaSmMVm837mh8Fx3-zOcOTeK9ewC_t3y/s320/NJT_DSLR1252.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693036401819826" border="0" /></a>And me, giving a thumbs up!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqv_xg9J9jD3dFJ1oi3wgrs5XA8qzYjvfNA8bNW0Sb6USR-JobGdGUIcXLalvK4ugUmZz4W8rzL8mOw1lQuLPAEmdoG2G3Qvnrbt7Pi7AvvKbOv4DDG_mOdUjhyphenhyphenL7Ig_d0rgS6fgA9YvMj/s1600/IMG_4050.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqv_xg9J9jD3dFJ1oi3wgrs5XA8qzYjvfNA8bNW0Sb6USR-JobGdGUIcXLalvK4ugUmZz4W8rzL8mOw1lQuLPAEmdoG2G3Qvnrbt7Pi7AvvKbOv4DDG_mOdUjhyphenhyphenL7Ig_d0rgS6fgA9YvMj/s320/IMG_4050.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541695932270126754" border="0" /></a> We made our way to Tomorrowland, via Fantasyland. The wait times weren't that bad, but we didn't bother riding anything. Tomorrowland was pretty manageable, crowd-wise. We checked out the store at Space Mountain, then went to Monsters Inc. The first act was different than the show we had seen earlier in the week. I think I enjoyed the first show better, but both were cute and funny.<br /><br />We made our way up Main St., checking out even more stores. Keep in mind this was the 2nd last day, so we had to see if there were any other souvenirs we needed to purchase.<br /><br />We headed out the park and caught the monorail to the Grand Floridian. Guess what, we checked out a few more stores! We had a reservation for tea at the Gardenview Tea Room for opening (2:00), so we had a bit of time to waste. Here's a shot of the lobby there, it's definitely got a Victorian atmosphere. Although Animal Kingdom Lodge's lobby is probably just about as big, it's a totally different vibe. This one was very hush-hush, you could feel the somewhat hoighty-toighty air to it all.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbHEM5aatArtoUFrtFlTq-FjG-zaoHRvYaJhyx5soqM-3s-Al_bR7RmNfgwGs9-MxAt8NaCZ6EEqYtmY-CF_Gu-beUqRPABiVjdra6UO1SdFXVms6ONB6NzkRVbHx5F62yQssKuy03MITs/s1600/NJT_DSLR1256.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbHEM5aatArtoUFrtFlTq-FjG-zaoHRvYaJhyx5soqM-3s-Al_bR7RmNfgwGs9-MxAt8NaCZ6EEqYtmY-CF_Gu-beUqRPABiVjdra6UO1SdFXVms6ONB6NzkRVbHx5F62yQssKuy03MITs/s320/NJT_DSLR1256.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693030449733170" border="0" /></a>I hadn't taken many shots of flowers yet, so here are some daisy-like flowers from a display.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK25ny8ZCkPe0KTnf59H4apS24ocT3Gim4ANGGjohZt0x1TpPDTEkkYo0SfgTB97OZ1v-1j6SxOTNkgxElwR5R1MA2m3mKNiFSD5cH8U9GPGQ3d_tbgUivWtCB9ts1grS5ekwNosS8hPoq/s1600/NJT_DSLR1257.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK25ny8ZCkPe0KTnf59H4apS24ocT3Gim4ANGGjohZt0x1TpPDTEkkYo0SfgTB97OZ1v-1j6SxOTNkgxElwR5R1MA2m3mKNiFSD5cH8U9GPGQ3d_tbgUivWtCB9ts1grS5ekwNosS8hPoq/s320/NJT_DSLR1257.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541693024160430530" border="0" /></a>Once the tea opened, it was very apparent that they were understaffed. There seemed to only be one waitress actually doing anything. There aren't that many seats. The room is quite small and cozy. We both ordered the Grand Tea (sorry, no pictures, I wasn't in the mood for photography, go <a href="http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?restaurant.ID=305">here</a> if you'd like to see a few). That consists of an assortment of sandwiches- I know there was a Pear and Gorgonzola one, a curry chicken one, egg salad, and a smoked salmon one; scones and jam tarts; dessert (we both went with trifle), a glass of sparkling wine, and of course your choice of tea (I went with the Princess Breakfast Tea- which was a vanilla and strawberry rooibos) Everything was really tasty, and it was such a relaxed, quite environment!<br /><br />We headed back to the hotel and finally went for a swim (we had only been to the hot tub, and dipped our feet in the pool so far). I also finally remembered to take a picture of these cool lights at the elevators (and almost lost my hat in the process). I dropped it on the ground while taking the shots, oops!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtPG8oRQnMnStIXhjb4vAFxxnIZS8EOWm38eXNchpiyq4YHC_krN4ryu6tqVjR-pNQRf-eo2mLhFUIgmLwtlyPLQGnZPxEJRsS35HIoHnRpZlj_7TaPViMoaqf1snc4Ymy_M-SPdkeHBe/s1600/NJT_DSLR1258.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtPG8oRQnMnStIXhjb4vAFxxnIZS8EOWm38eXNchpiyq4YHC_krN4ryu6tqVjR-pNQRf-eo2mLhFUIgmLwtlyPLQGnZPxEJRsS35HIoHnRpZlj_7TaPViMoaqf1snc4Ymy_M-SPdkeHBe/s320/NJT_DSLR1258.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692920634074642" border="0" /></a><br />We checked out the hot appetizers before our late dinner at Jiko. There was also some fabulous animal watching today! The giraffes were SO close to our balcony!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZCqoTfShfSl_DNbgryz5w8i5fBTADu4uvu2ZBcZ_hXijiTJ6chcLsoqIxOzoKsN6ePEqSCqNY7CCtIbFE1Xu8aT7bxdFfH8IkztBIiUKmCwcpJs5oMUrSwpqpjePE62pbPbEy4aHqW7gx/s1600/NJT_DSLR1268.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZCqoTfShfSl_DNbgryz5w8i5fBTADu4uvu2ZBcZ_hXijiTJ6chcLsoqIxOzoKsN6ePEqSCqNY7CCtIbFE1Xu8aT7bxdFfH8IkztBIiUKmCwcpJs5oMUrSwpqpjePE62pbPbEy4aHqW7gx/s320/NJT_DSLR1268.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692914714618450" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLUA6okbrs32y9JZJ1hpwbz7-4SDGIubAiKw-mL7KN_xsMhYNOerq8cq2rc7VMf_0qAH8xlmveWpXScOCx_3Nough8tNFPoPQu9g4HNeDgRI-B3nXZ2TWIDtDzPgik-ZwiBuIyvfT_pW-/s1600/NJT_DSLR1271.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLUA6okbrs32y9JZJ1hpwbz7-4SDGIubAiKw-mL7KN_xsMhYNOerq8cq2rc7VMf_0qAH8xlmveWpXScOCx_3Nough8tNFPoPQu9g4HNeDgRI-B3nXZ2TWIDtDzPgik-ZwiBuIyvfT_pW-/s320/NJT_DSLR1271.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692906269089442" border="0" /></a>Our dinner at Jiko was very tasty! It is beautiful in there. They have these bird sculptures all over, leading the way to the ever changing colours on the wall. The wall represents the African sunset. There are also rings around a lot of the pillar, which are representative of the rings seen around the necks of some tribes.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCU4FbvEpcB7a7eNYs9nOMdpeDFLOPoMCeLYHtxbrTrqjaWOHm0SoBaUGHPD7m7U3igzoPXaPfeEIck14PwWHE5uP7LuQxee6a1jU4KvSvsMwS37ZiULAc4jrXPAP2nM1-ixjMj0hCMgln/s1600/NJT_DSLR1275.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCU4FbvEpcB7a7eNYs9nOMdpeDFLOPoMCeLYHtxbrTrqjaWOHm0SoBaUGHPD7m7U3igzoPXaPfeEIck14PwWHE5uP7LuQxee6a1jU4KvSvsMwS37ZiULAc4jrXPAP2nM1-ixjMj0hCMgln/s320/NJT_DSLR1275.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692904501541602" border="0" /></a>It also ended up being very dark in there, so it was a little tougher getting decent photos of the dishes. Here's my appetizer- Braised Beet Salad with Smoked Bacon, Goat Cheese, Shallot Marmalade, and Sherry Vinaigrette. It was very tasty, the goat cheese goes so nicely with the beets! I need to remember to do that at home!<br /><br />Tamara ordered the bread service. I didn't bother taking a photo, it was similar to the breads and dips at Sanaa, just presented slightly differently.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4GLkYgzFmrkuo1HxqfM086a2H6e26S9P_tKHOAT2gpchI0c6RdKnMQWDRIFDNf1WEfm2ul1SXYxcIzhyphenhyphenJicDXvHhxpdc2VdHE9pZDWYO2X9h8MP-4q_l2NjKQcxrhIaaHUsN0iEO6dt7X/s1600/NJT_DSLR1282.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4GLkYgzFmrkuo1HxqfM086a2H6e26S9P_tKHOAT2gpchI0c6RdKnMQWDRIFDNf1WEfm2ul1SXYxcIzhyphenhyphenJicDXvHhxpdc2VdHE9pZDWYO2X9h8MP-4q_l2NjKQcxrhIaaHUsN0iEO6dt7X/s320/NJT_DSLR1282.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692891730140978" border="0" /></a>Here's my main course- Roasted Lamb Loin with Heirloom Tomato-Chickpea Salad, Bacon Vinaigrette, and Kottumbari Relish. It was good, it would've been a tad better, had the lamb been slightly rarer. I ordered well-done, because I struggle with describing exactly how I like it cooked.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMi7x03gLCusZWTaGLu8FP7FW6Ggt1wMBzsvfWNWKJVTrwaB206GwWpQHrwbznCm3xjTuQHAEcAcKO0uI2WvoXWBpps4ZF6bakix4G9zFjKYF-DqaReRaFhMLKvacam_B2C0tsedT1cO55/s1600/NJT_DSLR1283.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMi7x03gLCusZWTaGLu8FP7FW6Ggt1wMBzsvfWNWKJVTrwaB206GwWpQHrwbznCm3xjTuQHAEcAcKO0uI2WvoXWBpps4ZF6bakix4G9zFjKYF-DqaReRaFhMLKvacam_B2C0tsedT1cO55/s320/NJT_DSLR1283.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692699601425298" border="0" /></a>Here's Tamara's main course- Braised Beef Short Rib, Truffled Potato Puree, Pearl Onions, Baby Carrots, and Cabernet-Tamarind Sauce.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhdZgMtZSu-lXD97w5t2_74m7WwNKLEVRgBx6u1mqK11s1LddLnqof_I8AnbC51SuIjiqgTaaY6Fn9LLt6YSDewltijiCjDx7sNNUGOTtqzzuR9WCVxazbKKnKNeIZNU4Afmvvm-rKdiB/s1600/NJT_DSLR1285.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhdZgMtZSu-lXD97w5t2_74m7WwNKLEVRgBx6u1mqK11s1LddLnqof_I8AnbC51SuIjiqgTaaY6Fn9LLt6YSDewltijiCjDx7sNNUGOTtqzzuR9WCVxazbKKnKNeIZNU4Afmvvm-rKdiB/s320/NJT_DSLR1285.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692698163653762" border="0" /></a>And here's Tamara's dessert- Cheesecake and Blueberries-Creamy Cheesecake with Lemon Curd, Blueberry Coulis,Blueberry Compote, and Sesame “Bee Sting”<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM62412Dk314v1FHLm_02VK9VwDtyZnxtZog0GpIplPC3nsBpaz8UWxMqm3DsDneGcWw1sM0j6wawSP99N-iMwh02I7OlmMNFSk8Am4Y4762LVy-fOee1ixW1VXKpaKyIRDR6R5q0nwpar/s1600/NJT_DSLR1287.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM62412Dk314v1FHLm_02VK9VwDtyZnxtZog0GpIplPC3nsBpaz8UWxMqm3DsDneGcWw1sM0j6wawSP99N-iMwh02I7OlmMNFSk8Am4Y4762LVy-fOee1ixW1VXKpaKyIRDR6R5q0nwpar/s320/NJT_DSLR1287.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692692055411650" border="0" /></a>And my dessert- Amarula Crème Brûlée with a Chocolate-layered bottom, White Chocolate, Cranberry, and Pistachio Biscotti. It was very good!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCLTgCrrXfKHMzLj8Krv7YEG59xgC3ngvr7mV57GO2ilW1olXJu3hHRkzTFlZQBJAx5OFTWBBxj5jmFZPcWohPhGKCfG_tjeYbJzVxFSQU27nFELd35vDbNoJwh-pTdVG67JhQ2y4Z3DD/s1600/NJT_DSLR1288.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCLTgCrrXfKHMzLj8Krv7YEG59xgC3ngvr7mV57GO2ilW1olXJu3hHRkzTFlZQBJAx5OFTWBBxj5jmFZPcWohPhGKCfG_tjeYbJzVxFSQU27nFELd35vDbNoJwh-pTdVG67JhQ2y4Z3DD/s320/NJT_DSLR1288.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692688313504930" border="0" /></a>And finally, our last stop before retiring for the night! We picked up a postcard at the gift shop and went to mail it. Is this not the best mail box ever! We specifically bought the postcard for Shauna, as today was her birthday. As far as I know, she has yet to receive it... Boooooo!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_pV0bzRpzpbgXOfCppCb7JvJViRJrfL51SDy-iXOSI0LM23FabOASiy93B-Xvn0xsJS2kR9WiNiw3uDl26V_Hu7OBdWjMCYXo22ogezkriRcZkNKzE2E-_nt08TGUDeTQlzbj_KDn_gE/s1600/NJT_DSLR1289.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_pV0bzRpzpbgXOfCppCb7JvJViRJrfL51SDy-iXOSI0LM23FabOASiy93B-Xvn0xsJS2kR9WiNiw3uDl26V_Hu7OBdWjMCYXo22ogezkriRcZkNKzE2E-_nt08TGUDeTQlzbj_KDn_gE/s320/NJT_DSLR1289.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692686619339010" border="0" /></a>After that, we came back to the room, relaxed a bit, then called it a night!<br /><br />Some observations from the day:<br /><ul><li>It seemed to be super whiny, screeching child day. Now you might say, "you're at Disney, don't you see that everyday?". No. You don't. These kids were crazy. We actually heard one particularly loud child in the hallway right outside our room early in the day. Then there was a temperamental baby on the bus. That got a bit weird, as this man started talking to her in a cutesy voice, saying "you don't want to wake the baby". It ended up working, since she was so confused by the stranger talking that she stopped shrieking. There were also just a lot in the park.</li><li>On one trip back to the room, there was this kid and his dad. The kid had a ridiculous amount of wooden stir sticks. He kept dropping them, and once he noticed us, he kind of panicked and dropped even more as he tried to rush after his dad. It was hilariously bizarre.<br /></li></ul>That's all for now, only one more day. I didn't mean for this to take so long, but after editing, then typing it all up, it adds up! After the final trip post, I will start posting general daily-life type posts.Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371412566841430507.post-5331614616886119062010-11-20T09:48:00.000-08:002010-11-23T18:23:26.773-08:00Day 8: Halloween Party Day!We decided to sleep in a bit this morning. We ended up being ready to go for 8:40. Unfortunately, we just missed the Magic Kingdom bus. Now, when you're using Disney Transportation to get to a park only, it works fabulously. When you're trying to use it to get to other resorts, it's not quite as direct. The next Magic Kingdom bus didn't arrive until 9:05, and our breakfast reservation was for 9:50 at the Polynesian. Keep in mind, the bus would probably get us to the park for 9:25 or so, but then we'd still have to catch something (a boat or train) over to the hotel. Being the time neurotic duo we are, we decided to spring for a taxi. It was a cheap ride, and we ended up getting to the restaurant for 9:20. So they sat us early, which was good, as we were quite hungry by now!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_kLgH5JpsC1-7xhN4IntWOhWKYLI7aWAwqNS28GMFx-7QL-sq9wwUcPETCTkiqWlNmVeFH-HZSnwTSa_10C7g87UOqTOS7WPsqmLutnfvnccukUn9JHH7G250RFRcPi8X-_MU_7FDinf/s1600/NJT_DSLR1034.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_kLgH5JpsC1-7xhN4IntWOhWKYLI7aWAwqNS28GMFx-7QL-sq9wwUcPETCTkiqWlNmVeFH-HZSnwTSa_10C7g87UOqTOS7WPsqmLutnfvnccukUn9JHH7G250RFRcPi8X-_MU_7FDinf/s320/NJT_DSLR1034.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692059538265938" border="0" /></a>I started off my breakfast with a Mega-Berry Smoothie. It was quite good!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivnPzRo0EK4WJ80RK6w2zo-TO_Kvjwf1UHP7SNzGCA5C1zcjMn2MzzkFGI5DD7V20OVqOlp0RllgrMrX7qkl0sFACIBLJrjSCbDehkq7BE72OIE5bFNLNmjcN2zhXyLWpnmQnVC8otp1NY/s1600/NJT_DSLR1029.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivnPzRo0EK4WJ80RK6w2zo-TO_Kvjwf1UHP7SNzGCA5C1zcjMn2MzzkFGI5DD7V20OVqOlp0RllgrMrX7qkl0sFACIBLJrjSCbDehkq7BE72OIE5bFNLNmjcN2zhXyLWpnmQnVC8otp1NY/s320/NJT_DSLR1029.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692151333948978" border="0" /></a>Tamara ordered herself the Kona French Press coffee (which technically serves 2). There are these very cool lights that look like onions in the restaurant.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQdJppGXvkzeUecwGIqJsZ1KRoVm1PTR09f7rfR0B0DEDP799XAqUW-Ie8WcxRKS80yOcAv86Lse084tIn4uLvVnkl2CvXdb3Hy6Pd2KnkT5gtVVsjGO7JFPFxWf6FgyXzXkPFLzAK81G/s1600/NJT_DSLR1031.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQdJppGXvkzeUecwGIqJsZ1KRoVm1PTR09f7rfR0B0DEDP799XAqUW-Ie8WcxRKS80yOcAv86Lse084tIn4uLvVnkl2CvXdb3Hy6Pd2KnkT5gtVVsjGO7JFPFxWf6FgyXzXkPFLzAK81G/s320/NJT_DSLR1031.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692073350104482" border="0" /></a>Tamara ordered the Tonga Toast, which is one of Kona's signature dishes. It consists of Banana-stuffed Sourdough French Toast rolled in Cinnamon Sugar and served with a Strawberry Compote, plus a side of ham, bacon, or sausage. The strawberry compote is these creepy bright pink colour, but it's sooo good!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxPZYcDbBgEFF3tZrXS-bhxXGAmjiq3dazbeacn5X6cPHJEmA6ExDMQMjF2XRCCNdewhYs4mulY0adRzTw6-pyHgr9bUihkXj_-tdokhk4DjjG2JUqAuahD7r48sOdkcSKfOpTzDcWMNtE/s1600/NJT_DSLR1032.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxPZYcDbBgEFF3tZrXS-bhxXGAmjiq3dazbeacn5X6cPHJEmA6ExDMQMjF2XRCCNdewhYs4mulY0adRzTw6-pyHgr9bUihkXj_-tdokhk4DjjG2JUqAuahD7r48sOdkcSKfOpTzDcWMNtE/s320/NJT_DSLR1032.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692070062794514" border="0" /></a>I went with the Macadamia-Pineapple Pancakes with Macadamia Nut Butter, Pineapple Sauce, and I went with Ham for my chosen side. It seemed like the obvious choice.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivkBrujHpYX7tDwxvino_GMjBg8D3UXVaiZ-tfgPfZtCpR1cXTN30cX_0oFBGqioBrFrRR-INfv9EJE6oku45aYBOzXmifG4kvZotm9x-qAvU6eBS7KrlvLIIZQ6aKnbKKY3JZj_hvAceW/s1600/NJT_DSLR1033.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivkBrujHpYX7tDwxvino_GMjBg8D3UXVaiZ-tfgPfZtCpR1cXTN30cX_0oFBGqioBrFrRR-INfv9EJE6oku45aYBOzXmifG4kvZotm9x-qAvU6eBS7KrlvLIIZQ6aKnbKKY3JZj_hvAceW/s320/NJT_DSLR1033.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692065999738658" border="0" /></a>This was the only place where someone flat out laughed at me for taking pictures of my food. She wasn't mean about it, just probably thought I was a tad silly. I saw at least one other table take photos, so I didn't feel silly. Disney is one of the few places where I feel pretty comfortable taking pictures of pretty much anything.<br /><br />Here's some of the bamboo (maybe?) artwork along one of the stairways in the Polynesian.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJxOf8jsJBK5Os77pFLeCFa4pmq88hgeyU8RcqIz0iIEw-AKhBpwol7BolCBSizjhB9mx9SbOQHwuk1HsSKQXKU7wpT8cCbMjR8gJ0uozHJb0-Czf9PV2zrVACvqh3Gd5xtn23xl3AxIx/s1600/NJT_DSLR1036.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJxOf8jsJBK5Os77pFLeCFa4pmq88hgeyU8RcqIz0iIEw-AKhBpwol7BolCBSizjhB9mx9SbOQHwuk1HsSKQXKU7wpT8cCbMjR8gJ0uozHJb0-Czf9PV2zrVACvqh3Gd5xtn23xl3AxIx/s320/NJT_DSLR1036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541692058074774514" border="0" /></a>The lobby there has a lovely waterfall feature.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJstJ-rhsYXzoe_Xn3nF0vUO6sp997k-684PLZ1bPrKTrZhQ0MHnxecxvHj4l8h9WuLbmDcvyRDTyMXRTKMPOqBQwxZVbReyWie8AHI6ngWDdlLhnqiLbti9yrUXV301p9W7mrgAsQAbBM/s1600/NJT_DSLR1037.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJstJ-rhsYXzoe_Xn3nF0vUO6sp997k-684PLZ1bPrKTrZhQ0MHnxecxvHj4l8h9WuLbmDcvyRDTyMXRTKMPOqBQwxZVbReyWie8AHI6ngWDdlLhnqiLbti9yrUXV301p9W7mrgAsQAbBM/s320/NJT_DSLR1037.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691936151063330" border="0" /></a>After breakfast, we caught a bus over to Downtown Disney to do a bit more shopping. We had scoped out the stores earlier, but today was the originally planned shopping day. Tamara picked up a super fun Wall-E and Eve ornament. It's a tradition to get a Disney ornament every year. Oh my goodness, it was the slowest service ever!! The cast member was an older man and he really took his time to wrap up everything. And you couldn't even get mad, because you could see how much he cared about getting everything just so. I got way too impatient, so I started wandering around elsewhere. Eventually I settled on a ledge right outside the store. Here, I captured Tamara's triumphant exit from the store.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZYqUqdSOJpsKN3w4VPKBISYn0Vk3WSf81mnjlx8sIzHX58IS3CDDMvKhFNuPmHcZ9oCGauhwIK8uRNFlvGqmjqMTy3Sc5tzC5abVZeM899wulCSOeznKLgk_oW49NO-6sSvIc-gMHoze/s1600/NJT_DSLR1041.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZYqUqdSOJpsKN3w4VPKBISYn0Vk3WSf81mnjlx8sIzHX58IS3CDDMvKhFNuPmHcZ9oCGauhwIK8uRNFlvGqmjqMTy3Sc5tzC5abVZeM899wulCSOeznKLgk_oW49NO-6sSvIc-gMHoze/s320/NJT_DSLR1041.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691929594526802" border="0" /></a>We walked to whole strip, I picked up a few Christmas gifts, and we saw these hilarious caramel apples. We speculated about what exactly happened with that 3rd one. Did they just run of out chocolate, did they want something a bit more goofy? Who knows, but we are certainly easily amused.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3MxTDF2yA5QdPhXcdhv9ACD0E5DUV8WvsOrlrCfpC95dE_ws52wpuisqNgVOjdiHAVPNkSe1Vjnn_Q91lxv3USHKqEPmKNlbV6tH1D7kOdB7Uelfc-a5hOHpa5Nr5ULHDqqXh3oCXBq9z/s1600/NJT_DSLR1043.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3MxTDF2yA5QdPhXcdhv9ACD0E5DUV8WvsOrlrCfpC95dE_ws52wpuisqNgVOjdiHAVPNkSe1Vjnn_Q91lxv3USHKqEPmKNlbV6tH1D7kOdB7Uelfc-a5hOHpa5Nr5ULHDqqXh3oCXBq9z/s320/NJT_DSLR1043.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691923812098642" border="0" /></a>Our "lunch" plans were set for Wolfgang Puck Cafe. We ended up ordering 2 appetizers which were tasty enough. I didn't bother taking any pictures there. We had the calamari and the spinach artichoke dip. I don't know what I was expecting, but I was just let down from the experience. The atmosphere wasn't terribly interesting, we were seated next to a group of nannies with their charges. The Wolfgang Puck Express was better and had a more interesting atmosphere, considering it's essentially fast food.<br /><br />We headed back to the hotel around 3:00 and just relaxed. Then we got ready for the party! We ended up leaving around 5:30, got a few looks and comments about the costumes, but not too many.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD5bLgwz5zvoCAVIcAdHpgiJ0osrCCv3WT7XD4-6ifWP1H1h49vKK3pA5z5sRvjfjbGQIGvHlvoZPmPQmUin6D2iQ8MX2L7SCmVA_gAfnhREFa1fg9T624ourwjWmXE9d-AXTlLPpLALY6/s1600/NJT_DSLR1046.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD5bLgwz5zvoCAVIcAdHpgiJ0osrCCv3WT7XD4-6ifWP1H1h49vKK3pA5z5sRvjfjbGQIGvHlvoZPmPQmUin6D2iQ8MX2L7SCmVA_gAfnhREFa1fg9T624ourwjWmXE9d-AXTlLPpLALY6/s320/NJT_DSLR1046.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691917348952258" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCAL1SFoVq5NAxXX7ume9AKJ0yMEMSGfrPTGFpfQX1UNac2OONGPVZbrVxKYsjTdXnS4fXJBAIovHo0vXjgaG_pgGLS2_4op3FLnxsXYy_m9d47W5lnkvJZLEbPhJP_WSJjXJ12EZLFkWo/s1600/NJT_DSLR1049.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCAL1SFoVq5NAxXX7ume9AKJ0yMEMSGfrPTGFpfQX1UNac2OONGPVZbrVxKYsjTdXnS4fXJBAIovHo0vXjgaG_pgGLS2_4op3FLnxsXYy_m9d47W5lnkvJZLEbPhJP_WSJjXJ12EZLFkWo/s320/NJT_DSLR1049.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691917867786850" border="0" /></a>We walked into the park for 6:00 and got our wristbands, then went to ride some rides. We started with Big Thunder Mountain (of course!), which was already down to a 5-minute wait, considering the park was still open to everyone. The party officially starts at 7, but ticket holders can get let in as early as 4.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQsii4sgV2HD3tQhmW3qd4seo4t0R7bd6CYCMCaTVlvlyPkuKvpzywlZXBhYxf53Z3TdtA2FmNrdxt8ugvIL7dDMdkiSstkDIP-3yiOhUrrKCeiitFpGA-IkVZAT_hi21NSksONrefCn_8/s1600/NJT_DSLR1060.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQsii4sgV2HD3tQhmW3qd4seo4t0R7bd6CYCMCaTVlvlyPkuKvpzywlZXBhYxf53Z3TdtA2FmNrdxt8ugvIL7dDMdkiSstkDIP-3yiOhUrrKCeiitFpGA-IkVZAT_hi21NSksONrefCn_8/s320/NJT_DSLR1060.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691671934090514" border="0" /></a>While on the ride, we learned that our dresses were quite slippery, add that to sitting at the back of the train, and you get a much crazier ride!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE95DB1OS6La3vIiPDFNU1a9stSWswFPucFvRPYZROk1hNDeO-2HsOW1FTtZHlaJbNxrljazknGmt8LjdBaWLXqCav1-vFoHSHQdiY0a8xlx0p1g6WSk_Kw_E272pJgBoS6KYLHxSLThLq/s1600/NJT_DSLR1074.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE95DB1OS6La3vIiPDFNU1a9stSWswFPucFvRPYZROk1hNDeO-2HsOW1FTtZHlaJbNxrljazknGmt8LjdBaWLXqCav1-vFoHSHQdiY0a8xlx0p1g6WSk_Kw_E272pJgBoS6KYLHxSLThLq/s320/NJT_DSLR1074.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691672168535938" border="0" /></a>We headed over to Haunted Mansion next, on party nights, the cast members there have extra makeup and look pretty awesome!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuCTYDkvhWIbWu3_PQgZ55zCQqfj-ZVeXx6HadSV1P0YvEsw_EQ3stFKysmlFM92WB2yvD4q9sS965CGl9E4HX4JqV4HDCoYmQ9ImPgSwaMdIXsZ5ddbF1YHphfgIqjQRBK4657-nYjIyD/s1600/NJT_DSLR1076.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuCTYDkvhWIbWu3_PQgZ55zCQqfj-ZVeXx6HadSV1P0YvEsw_EQ3stFKysmlFM92WB2yvD4q9sS965CGl9E4HX4JqV4HDCoYmQ9ImPgSwaMdIXsZ5ddbF1YHphfgIqjQRBK4657-nYjIyD/s320/NJT_DSLR1076.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691663061608130" border="0" /></a>I had the 50mm lens on the camera, so I tried a few shots within the mansion. This chandelier is from right before you enter the stretching room.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLd9rNaeDoXg2tdZaGw6i2JGcyfcXnnGBfgRyWZ4GQAQooYbLl-IKOVDaVo0tWQTQVB-74BZFvARYpx5bqBbSk4yaBbhmt7Z2YEqK8uFf8IEC1A0HpGpVZu5rL3RaIIe3BmktciFUi3j2e/s1600/NJT_DSLR1078.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLd9rNaeDoXg2tdZaGw6i2JGcyfcXnnGBfgRyWZ4GQAQooYbLl-IKOVDaVo0tWQTQVB-74BZFvARYpx5bqBbSk4yaBbhmt7Z2YEqK8uFf8IEC1A0HpGpVZu5rL3RaIIe3BmktciFUi3j2e/s320/NJT_DSLR1078.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691656336440866" border="0" /></a>And this is on the ride, right where the spirits start to get their party on.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsbhe15XcFG-AAVfVqj8nTO2FxmGf3KobUTKvpGmYZ2Pj3A0xDinuKtwAfZ3LI0zBGPz1V34JvbLTlNeH5num1ol5QHSmEqp5mh7efFJLao7voh__xmF3LUM-p6rACRi1P2WM5pMl0ngJV/s1600/NJT_DSLR1082.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsbhe15XcFG-AAVfVqj8nTO2FxmGf3KobUTKvpGmYZ2Pj3A0xDinuKtwAfZ3LI0zBGPz1V34JvbLTlNeH5num1ol5QHSmEqp5mh7efFJLao7voh__xmF3LUM-p6rACRi1P2WM5pMl0ngJV/s320/NJT_DSLR1082.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691649131435426" border="0" /></a>After the ride we snuck in for a photopass at the carriage that is set up right outside the mansion. We didn't realize that they had just roped it off, as the photopass director was giving instructions to the other photographers. They let us take a few shots anyway! We went onwards to Fantasyland, where we learned that It's a Small World was officially open, so we rode that. Everything was definitely brighter than I remember.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8LWnmr_wKggbkBB5NNwBgYzbDnpN_AX_wIgYigcg3v1eudEYCb_6Kq3GVDovH4pSj5CO1S_n_024OlMLsAI-UcHv9INm83D6u43JCzz1KLMnkDPDBsEdFHIxUh3kvWfgixZblTSpis8p9/s1600/NJT_DSLR1094.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8LWnmr_wKggbkBB5NNwBgYzbDnpN_AX_wIgYigcg3v1eudEYCb_6Kq3GVDovH4pSj5CO1S_n_024OlMLsAI-UcHv9INm83D6u43JCzz1KLMnkDPDBsEdFHIxUh3kvWfgixZblTSpis8p9/s320/NJT_DSLR1094.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691069065739810" border="0" /></a>We decided to start our Trick or Treating throughout Fantasyland, then we walked along the Mad Hatter trail, which had these somewhat eerie rose bushes, and into Tomorrowland.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpPzeTco5fU2_nqHxf23BRduqVbnkSH-eBkfhBLZ5W8GNgBWb3N3j5Cr4Sm84MSwLUBiswFtVI4MRj2fXg5ZTjFFogpc6Gvdsw3Mi4vNa8Lt9mF70lPtrxRMoge_FgBiXKrF2L9JhAHUf/s1600/NJT_DSLR1097.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpPzeTco5fU2_nqHxf23BRduqVbnkSH-eBkfhBLZ5W8GNgBWb3N3j5Cr4Sm84MSwLUBiswFtVI4MRj2fXg5ZTjFFogpc6Gvdsw3Mi4vNa8Lt9mF70lPtrxRMoge_FgBiXKrF2L9JhAHUf/s320/NJT_DSLR1097.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691065095001122" border="0" /></a>We rode Space Mountain, here's the take-off part, just before your turn out into the other lit up area. I definitely would not wear a dress while riding Space Mountain again! With the short style dress and the awkward straddled position you have to sit in in the cars, it's a bit uncomfortable. In the photo at the end, I saw that I was showing a bit more leg, than I intended.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFz3e12Aj-2AAta9So3Rf8DX3EOK_pzUOBOKESmzw_EdYaHREEaOLA9ejtIdpSNkyLNzfMSLI-uqJv7FN05EueJIHm1oTmrxLhWLAXxXsXTzcPRqlyWcvNsCzGWJp3XoruG5z8rUv2w3kS/s1600/NJT_DSLR1102.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFz3e12Aj-2AAta9So3Rf8DX3EOK_pzUOBOKESmzw_EdYaHREEaOLA9ejtIdpSNkyLNzfMSLI-uqJv7FN05EueJIHm1oTmrxLhWLAXxXsXTzcPRqlyWcvNsCzGWJp3XoruG5z8rUv2w3kS/s320/NJT_DSLR1102.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691058240601602" border="0" /></a>We passed by a dance party while enroute to Buzz. There was a bunch of bananas dancing, so that was pretty awesome. I got my best score yet on Buzz- 349,000. Of course, one of the only reasons I did so well, was because we were briefly stopped and I found a really high scoring target. I kept shooting it, then I felt kind of bad, because Tamara had stopped playing, since she thought the stopped car meant that the guns wouldn't work.<br /><br />We made our way back to Frontierland, via Adventureland, but we were stopped by the first parade. We saw what we could, but we knew we'd catch the second parade. So we went to ride Big Thunder again. Yay! It's even better at night. After that we went over to the castle to try and see some of the villains show. Unfortunately there was a whole brigade of ridiculously tall dads who kept putting their kids on their shoulders, making them at least 8-foot tall visual blocks.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjATXO6k6V9KkBnAbQ412yRwjdsgCrQdDUzNKtCrYD_CmAJFDwbIkkMN9DFhbU5OkIbl6g_LNb_tbrGksD5-SfTdClpt9NIJc4lt92melEPN9jMN8WpP-pBL9-aqwD0rb1fczKljrhe6gKC/s1600/NJT_DSLR1118.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjATXO6k6V9KkBnAbQ412yRwjdsgCrQdDUzNKtCrYD_CmAJFDwbIkkMN9DFhbU5OkIbl6g_LNb_tbrGksD5-SfTdClpt9NIJc4lt92melEPN9jMN8WpP-pBL9-aqwD0rb1fczKljrhe6gKC/s320/NJT_DSLR1118.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691056725225426" border="0" /></a>We decided to stake out a spot on the street for the fireworks and parade. Tamara grabbed some food before the show, a hot dog from Casey's. The fireworks were good! It was a very cool show, with music and narration from various villains! On a side note, I really need to stop looking at the amazing Disney photographers on flickr when it comes to fireworks. They tend to capture 30+ seconds of fireworks footage. And although it looks amazing, it's really not an accurate representation of what you see when you're there. You also definitely need a tripod to get those kind of shots, so I just kind of gave up and enjoyed the show instead! <br /><br />Our parade spot was great! I had so much fun watching the floats and the dancers! At one point in the show Tweedledee (or Tweedledum) came to me to say hi. So did Winnie the Pooh, I felt like a kid. Here are some of favorites from the parade:<br /><br />The main entrance sign:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1kEiIZJKoSoOvnYZLFR9l1bxD5o2zaL1fuS6Sw6fbNgUoBw4lG51GVDm7MjX1j2morXDgxVWKx1yONMMXEpwpba6k1bOBvxIwZHfCUb2drH4vJtnqvgvK47xdn34el2Pp2isVWvTTR1HL/s1600/NJT_DSLR1153.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1kEiIZJKoSoOvnYZLFR9l1bxD5o2zaL1fuS6Sw6fbNgUoBw4lG51GVDm7MjX1j2morXDgxVWKx1yONMMXEpwpba6k1bOBvxIwZHfCUb2drH4vJtnqvgvK47xdn34el2Pp2isVWvTTR1HL/s320/NJT_DSLR1153.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541691053159746914" border="0" /></a>Kango and Roo:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CZFrn8gr5ZydE7OGD8g5t6GGm11GXsG2IJjw6pOEUYFA3JB1SAZUaub89B6ZVGj2WGrNj1MBWFHXhXCdaYahFt4IZBozMhZ52sI3PsmKPSbzzAZJGg3tj6Den-SfVAFxZ8Lbzo8-vHAh/s1600/NJT_DSLR1159.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CZFrn8gr5ZydE7OGD8g5t6GGm11GXsG2IJjw6pOEUYFA3JB1SAZUaub89B6ZVGj2WGrNj1MBWFHXhXCdaYahFt4IZBozMhZ52sI3PsmKPSbzzAZJGg3tj6Den-SfVAFxZ8Lbzo8-vHAh/s320/NJT_DSLR1159.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690909923271378" border="0" /></a>Pirate guy:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0agc_zcUbi6WUMbFvPEdtjbUxRa-Ki06HU4XNGrEIvf8YNDwyX5QVGOhIzrQuUMtOil-k1-BcdtZyZ6ZvP1hWoVygxnXS8CK9DsP6ujRyDECo83TjbhscIFgAuku7A3YOBEjd3Wzj1vga/s1600/NJT_DSLR1176.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0agc_zcUbi6WUMbFvPEdtjbUxRa-Ki06HU4XNGrEIvf8YNDwyX5QVGOhIzrQuUMtOil-k1-BcdtZyZ6ZvP1hWoVygxnXS8CK9DsP6ujRyDECo83TjbhscIFgAuku7A3YOBEjd3Wzj1vga/s320/NJT_DSLR1176.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690905469446610" border="0" /></a>The gravediggers do this amazing dance, they drag their shovels along the concrete in cool choreography. It even sparks. It was so close to my feet that I quickly moved my feet up.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb5AnViR2beKQGySFTylbz7cFxpPldFKT7wkkVm8SZLlaYOSeP6yLFed8hm0M05MqBL_X_NyBMhM73zAzJwywcxOlpiLJH1ZuY3mrIscUv4QD8iOUtWrjOHhA6uis_VeNieNlj9TQNBhXr/s1600/NJT_DSLR1182.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb5AnViR2beKQGySFTylbz7cFxpPldFKT7wkkVm8SZLlaYOSeP6yLFed8hm0M05MqBL_X_NyBMhM73zAzJwywcxOlpiLJH1ZuY3mrIscUv4QD8iOUtWrjOHhA6uis_VeNieNlj9TQNBhXr/s320/NJT_DSLR1182.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690898482718114" border="0" /></a>Here's the float with Madame Leota's creepy tombstone:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwu0558LIgcpCx_dbSMIY1eRs5_0zmdcFCQldMpBzf75vO34ANkFtFWZexfyaiBqnIWBD-mHeAdxzY_4f_URTIDLS7WO_px-2Sh59fncrSr8bB6nYtUV8DSdHk7H5DTstz1oDkaVXIeHq/s1600/NJT_DSLR1187.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwu0558LIgcpCx_dbSMIY1eRs5_0zmdcFCQldMpBzf75vO34ANkFtFWZexfyaiBqnIWBD-mHeAdxzY_4f_URTIDLS7WO_px-2Sh59fncrSr8bB6nYtUV8DSdHk7H5DTstz1oDkaVXIeHq/s320/NJT_DSLR1187.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690889103995074" border="0" /></a>Some more ghoul/ghostly dancers, this may have been the lady that shouted out "Denise" to someone near by. It seemed oddly enough, within character, although I think she may have actually been basically saying hi to Denise.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBA8m2-O21t7EhzdHGi2Kz_18XIv0zQ-x5BaMSzNFS0uMr8KmEqF0HxlrQmknxsC_XcPIg-Fh2I8RGxeJLvh28_yx3WfMUxKvTMcejO7IAGliGkNP8fgMxtyGKWj1xSrW4kqGvatimv-fk/s1600/NJT_DSLR1193.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBA8m2-O21t7EhzdHGi2Kz_18XIv0zQ-x5BaMSzNFS0uMr8KmEqF0HxlrQmknxsC_XcPIg-Fh2I8RGxeJLvh28_yx3WfMUxKvTMcejO7IAGliGkNP8fgMxtyGKWj1xSrW4kqGvatimv-fk/s320/NJT_DSLR1193.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690885900157314" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWqohvYTVGd3VyTm1Pod4Nm2H1_N6EZw37PF2arT-f3WLCqd3wxynra5ibYe4goZrBg4zkSemXiXs9ucrOftKsCiHNd8VB0w8AyaMhgDvhM-hCc-DYEtwVCZXC7QPMN6LzCWzZX3fY8C-R/s1600/NJT_DSLR1195.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWqohvYTVGd3VyTm1Pod4Nm2H1_N6EZw37PF2arT-f3WLCqd3wxynra5ibYe4goZrBg4zkSemXiXs9ucrOftKsCiHNd8VB0w8AyaMhgDvhM-hCc-DYEtwVCZXC7QPMN6LzCWzZX3fY8C-R/s320/NJT_DSLR1195.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690686967648130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wgJuaXWJZM1UR48pOgeWqP9XZal4gIx1rbOEoPUKsKO3F1v6-_Y3zGg0X_ygv21mkRmUDGfwP7pdW5RIN6-hdCKiI5c8igbT2fp87nEJJMcWZa2njEp_ThZ4mbGqx2zXlMV1QmHwolj9/s1600/NJT_DSLR1196.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 219px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wgJuaXWJZM1UR48pOgeWqP9XZal4gIx1rbOEoPUKsKO3F1v6-_Y3zGg0X_ygv21mkRmUDGfwP7pdW5RIN6-hdCKiI5c8igbT2fp87nEJJMcWZa2njEp_ThZ4mbGqx2zXlMV1QmHwolj9/s320/NJT_DSLR1196.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690681916585474" border="0" /></a>I managed to catch these 2 cowboys' entire spin sequence, but here's just one shot.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyUdZg2u5xM3M_YKTVb22AJs4dBiw1nrm_ZYLFIMizPto6uEnEJjUEkZpZFtGNWRZDRITqf9eSkMnDf8NfYPn1qGS2IJOfZr2ko1sB4stDJzMiJKfinN_HS0_LVdelDkDHbmoYU4YsP8MD/s1600/NJT_DSLR1200.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyUdZg2u5xM3M_YKTVb22AJs4dBiw1nrm_ZYLFIMizPto6uEnEJjUEkZpZFtGNWRZDRITqf9eSkMnDf8NfYPn1qGS2IJOfZr2ko1sB4stDJzMiJKfinN_HS0_LVdelDkDHbmoYU4YsP8MD/s320/NJT_DSLR1200.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690678010194450" border="0" /></a>Here's Pain and...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWdHpx_Cwtxa7ngz2qlUK65wo7ddxIvMX9iH_5ge2F9oxQWI5zLrew5XY5fUkVvW3yp4_9NGYKmZnU5aidCf8Ta9LQWf9pm2crmMEk3k0WG0nyGVwoi31_Doawl5u69t6MEGdS5_xNs9V6/s1600/NJT_DSLR1213.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWdHpx_Cwtxa7ngz2qlUK65wo7ddxIvMX9iH_5ge2F9oxQWI5zLrew5XY5fUkVvW3yp4_9NGYKmZnU5aidCf8Ta9LQWf9pm2crmMEk3k0WG0nyGVwoi31_Doawl5u69t6MEGdS5_xNs9V6/s320/NJT_DSLR1213.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690673741705602" border="0" /></a>Panic. I gather they really aren't seen much at Disney, so it's kind of cool to see them in the parade.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA0je01qXBGfWlC5s4e0KdWSM-Z9lYPGkokHhiUSVF4Ya_2ZkSRtOGmmIKk04zs-Sf1q3rSYdGYKfofNBZn2lserh_MngKFYZQep9WCkVfd84ysr6SMCbFGVcJZZmo-2YdI68hnPbLs1LO/s1600/NJT_DSLR1214.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA0je01qXBGfWlC5s4e0KdWSM-Z9lYPGkokHhiUSVF4Ya_2ZkSRtOGmmIKk04zs-Sf1q3rSYdGYKfofNBZn2lserh_MngKFYZQep9WCkVfd84ysr6SMCbFGVcJZZmo-2YdI68hnPbLs1LO/s320/NJT_DSLR1214.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690660524372594" border="0" /></a>Halloween is definitely all about the villains, here's Cruella:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqIzBeIbgoptWWsEq-N4LNBOhi3dle98RdzZlF3Mm-KTIipjODb45BuPyw7rJpQGko_fm1JXvDwTyyZ8w6jFjxo3LSOkoumPNIosTU8Aopfx86YFVoGam9jePiQzDSbTe_NOBEIRRC5an/s1600/NJT_DSLR1216.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqIzBeIbgoptWWsEq-N4LNBOhi3dle98RdzZlF3Mm-KTIipjODb45BuPyw7rJpQGko_fm1JXvDwTyyZ8w6jFjxo3LSOkoumPNIosTU8Aopfx86YFVoGam9jePiQzDSbTe_NOBEIRRC5an/s320/NJT_DSLR1216.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690460485735122" border="0" /></a>After the parade, we walked back to Frontierland to see how it looks on a party night. They have different lighting to make it all spooky.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNAoo8VYaUoc-AYb71RaB31HznXLOWd7tAr7AGhpofyUEzj9WEwy20fsTUrC6gUYf-9Qt2K5_EUu_1jWl1vVv8fyJupW75N3E7WZ2hHZe0Wj4PtAaziWrwTNnSUwPhFOUDfB3CqC7DmdZJ/s1600/NJT_DSLR1230.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 305px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNAoo8VYaUoc-AYb71RaB31HznXLOWd7tAr7AGhpofyUEzj9WEwy20fsTUrC6gUYf-9Qt2K5_EUu_1jWl1vVv8fyJupW75N3E7WZ2hHZe0Wj4PtAaziWrwTNnSUwPhFOUDfB3CqC7DmdZJ/s320/NJT_DSLR1230.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690444453941858" border="0" /></a>There is also the spirit of Madame Leota on a bench to banter at passerbys. They do a really good job of making her look somewhat ghostly and transparent.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0_Lf8Ad8L5_wxiHpZEq42QBpetfCSBE0UsRdHWfdnU-su8bUw-ExjBjqFEgeNAz8eHUvTVMgEd4s6uiWn4VB893YoX_ELI9JQb4iWGIKnMoLoufJ_isitUZqwFJNPgEW5LwuEMdhhTC6/s1600/NJT_DSLR1233.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0_Lf8Ad8L5_wxiHpZEq42QBpetfCSBE0UsRdHWfdnU-su8bUw-ExjBjqFEgeNAz8eHUvTVMgEd4s6uiWn4VB893YoX_ELI9JQb4iWGIKnMoLoufJ_isitUZqwFJNPgEW5LwuEMdhhTC6/s320/NJT_DSLR1233.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690443539339186" border="0" /></a>We went through Fantasyland and decided to line up to see the Evil Stepmother and Stepsisters. They are hilarious. The one sister made Tamara spin around and stated to her mother that she wanted a dress just like hers. Ha!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJnzESYRLvNBNWkD7TJSwVApBYBdBXKndvQJ2qqCik8AiK4GZSZhdRb_suGJsP4Vj8B2blZBQbevPQQMHcHCwgZbcYs9hkq3On4tMu6yLi-3LhbVeklmvKHoT6cs2kGlBD_IokZAitYWJ/s1600/NJT_DSLR1238.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJnzESYRLvNBNWkD7TJSwVApBYBdBXKndvQJ2qqCik8AiK4GZSZhdRb_suGJsP4Vj8B2blZBQbevPQQMHcHCwgZbcYs9hkq3On4tMu6yLi-3LhbVeklmvKHoT6cs2kGlBD_IokZAitYWJ/s320/NJT_DSLR1238.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690437249178386" border="0" /></a>Here's the last photo from the night, taken just outside the entrance to the park. Really, we couldn't have had a nicer night. It was great weather! It's also nice to enjoy the park at a limited capacity, no ride was longer than 15 minutes!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqvFzi2e7MpFFWKs_2laY9u4MLSUycgtfxdcW4bJ4vRkeo9lXi4sNs8aAgoAxMmq-7TirxSZgnQ8HqFCRil_T-mEFpQQvGwkUUz8Jaq6T98nPGmn-3OJScCtp_z3HR3IciXFjjdyKY03gT/s1600/NJT_DSLR1245.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqvFzi2e7MpFFWKs_2laY9u4MLSUycgtfxdcW4bJ4vRkeo9lXi4sNs8aAgoAxMmq-7TirxSZgnQ8HqFCRil_T-mEFpQQvGwkUUz8Jaq6T98nPGmn-3OJScCtp_z3HR3IciXFjjdyKY03gT/s320/NJT_DSLR1245.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541690423832431986" border="0" /></a>As I'm reading through my trip notes, I see I wrote a couple of hilarious observations from the day. <br /><ul><li>I actually heard someone call their Grandma, Meemaw! Amazing</li><li>There was the bitchiest, most demanding 6 (maybe?) year old child. She was in a stroller and declared to the adult she was with "I need something to eat, and YOU'RE going to get it for me". The adult looked at her with an "Excuse me" look, I couldn't believe it. The kid was a total crazy!</li><li>I'm sick of wet toilet paper being left on toilet seats. Seriously, if you feel like lining the seat, have the decency to get it all in the toilet after.</li></ul>That's all for now, only 2 more Disney packed days left!Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05894675699833285572noreply@blogger.com0