Pictures from South America (see page 2)- Page 2

[StockardFan]

Posted: 7/21/08 at 11:55am

What fun, Adam!

Great pictures! You guys look adorable! My son particularly loves the one of you with Tigger!

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 7/21/08 at 12:00pm

And I do agree that absolutely nothing tops Wishes in terms of firework shows. I was positively floored when I saw it.

What is Toy Story Mania? How was it?

[adamgreer]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 6:39pm

Final update....

Back in Caldwell, and quite sad!! I didn't want to leave WDW!! Speaking of which, as fun as Disney's Magical Express is on the way TO the resort, the bus ride BACK to Orlando Airport is DEPRESSING. No one is in a good mood, and every time we stopped to pick up a new batch of guests, there were kids crying when they got on the bus. I will complement the service itself, though. VERY efficient, and I highly recommend it.

As for dining, we tried a number of new restaurants this trip, mostly at resorts, that we hadn't visited before.

The first was Spoodles, which as I mentioned, was wonderful. Nice Mediterranean-Italian food. Another was the Whispering Canyon Cafe, which is in the Wilderness Lodge. If you're looking for a fun atmosphere to eat, and to have some fun with the waiters, this is the place. We also had a GREAT meal at Boma, and I recommend sitting at the counter there- the chef kept giving us little samples. I was full before my regular meal was even ready. The last new restaurant we tried this trip was Big River Brewery, which was fun. The food was typical pub food, but if you're into sampling different style beers, this is the place for you.

We also have a couple of "traditions" we have in terms of dining every time we go down there...

-the first is breakfast at Kona Cafe, because I cannot go to WDW and not eat Tonga Toast. Try it and you'll understand. And I'm not even a breakfast person.

-Chef Mickey's, despite the "eh" food, is another must. We usually do a lunch there.

-We always eat at Primetime 50's Cafe, and this past trip, had our best server to date- Cousin JL. He was WONDERFUL.

All in all, we had a GREAT time, and I can't wait to go back in February. I've actually been doing some serious evaluating of my life recently, and I think I might be making the move to the Orlando area within the next year. It's something I've contemplated for years, and I'm at a point in my life now where I'm able to make this move.

Anyway, now I'm packing for the two week trip to Ecuador/Galapagos/Amazon Jungle. I'll be away from the board for a couple of weeks, but will have plenty to share when I get back!

[StockardFan]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 6:58pm

Wow, you're a travelin' fool, Adam! Have a great time!

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 7/22/08 at 8:23pm

There's something about Orlando, adam.

It's just such a happy place. It's an escape.

[Q]

Posted: 8/22/08 at 12:18pm

"two week trip to Ecuador/Galapagos/Amazon Jungle"

Did we ever see pics from this part of the trip?

[Q]

Posted: 10/27/08 at 3:47pm

Just saw Adam post, and wondered again about the pics from the South American part of the trip . . .

[adamgreer]

Posted: 10/27/08 at 4:45pm

I'd completely forgotten about this thread! Anyway, I'm literally walking out the door right now to go to the Wicked concert, but here are some of the photos from the beginning of the South America trip...

The airport...we're not in Kansas anymore!!!




Sea lions by the ferry!


in the town of Puerto Ayora


I'll post tons more later tonight!