June 3, 2004
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WDW Part III
WARNING: Lots of pics to download
First of all…I would like to say that I forgot a pic on my last post…and I can’t believe that I did ‘cuz it’s so adorable!
See??
Anyway…now onto the continuation of our WDW adventure!! 
Let’s see…oh yes, here we were…
Friday, May 21st
I left off with the U.K., after that came France…
the French waterfront
Les Chefs de France (very expensive restaurant with a reputation for wonderful cuisine)
fountain at Morocco
restaurant in Morocco
then Japan…
Japanese waterfront
Japanese restaurant
this water garden was just outside the restaurant
next door to Japan was the good ‘ole USA
in the USA there was The American Adventure…which was a combined film and animatronics stage show telling the history of the USA through the eyes of Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain…it was very cool and very moving at times
there were many artifacts inside this building…including a replica of The Declaration of Independence
fountain in Italy
Italian waterfront
Imaginum statue – this was not an actual statue, but a lady dressed to look like a statue
she was quite the entertainer…and a bit of a clepto!
I have more pics of Italy as well…but not with me here at work…I’ll post them later
shop in Germany
look who was sneaking off while in Germany
the Snow White garden and fountain…along with restaurants in the back…good brauts btw
a restaurant in Norway
Norwegian musicians
Norwegian waterfall
Cantina de San Angel in Mexico – people were drinking frozen margaritas everywhere…but I’m not one to do that when it’s 93° F outside
an Aztec temple…there was a film inside, but we didn’t got in…we were on our way back around to meet Eeyore…priorities ya know
After visiting the World Showcase…we walked around the park a bit and decided to go into a few educational venues that were there…including
this had a Finding Nemo theme to it…Caleb would’ve loved it
After a long day at Epcot, all I wanted to do was go back to the apartment and put aloe all over my sunburned body!!
So guess what? We did just that. 
Saturday, May 22nd
We had planned on going to Universal Studios on Saturday, however…due to the fact that Eric and Kippie didn’t get up in time (they aren’t morning people) ..more Kippie than Eric, we were unable to arrive there early…and would’ve had to wait in line for a loooonnnnggg time just to purchase tickets and then another loooonnnggg line for admission and then yet another loooonnngg line to ride the new ride Revenge of the Mummy..so, with me being sunburned pretty bad…Jason and I decided that it would be best for me not to stand outside in the sun that long.
We had a backup plan though…so we went with that! We decided to go see Shrek 2 and then go shopping at Downtown Disney…so that’s what we did…and I’m glad.
After seeing the movie, I wasn’t feeling very well…due to the sunburn…but Jason had Eric and I stop in front of McDonald’s to take this photo
Eric and I under the golden arches
About ten minutes after this photo was taken…I found myself in a bathroom…very ill.
The good thing is, after about a half an hour…I felt better.
So we continued shopping…and shopping…and I got all of the things that I’d planned on…and much more!! We went to a shop called “Pooh’s Corner” and let me tell you…I was in Eeyore heaven!!!
It was incredible!! I spent a good bit of money there I must say…does that shock you? 
We went swimming that evening at the pool in Eric’s complex…and let me just say that this pool was the longest winding pool I’d ever seen at an apartment complex ever! It was very nice!
The water felt great on my sunburn too. 
Sunday, May 23rd
Well…this was our last day in Orlando.
Kippie had to work this day and left early in the morning…after a very short goodbye.
I spent most of the morning with Eric while Jason packed and such. We joked around and talked about old times and music and such…it was fun.
Jason took this picture of Eric and me just before we left for the airport.
It was hard to say goodbye…I think that he actually had a more difficult time doing so than I did…that was until it finally hit me while walking through the airport to board the plane.
All in all though…it was a great vacation and I’m so glad that I got to spend it with my two best friends!! I love going on trips with Jason…but to have Eric there as well…well, it just made it extra special.
Comments (13)
I love that first picture of you and Jason with Eeyore and Pooh ~ you just look so happy and contented, it’s a gorgeous shot of you all
I’m so glad you had so much fun!!
Looks like you had a GREAT vacation. I’m so glad you got to see your friend, and share it with Jason too! We were in Florida in March but did little stuff this time: Weeki Wachee, Silver Springs, Dixie Stampede, Pirates Dinner Adventure and the Titanic Museum. Next trip we’re gonna have to take the kiddos to Disney again! I think Epcot and the Magic Kingdom! (And maybe the Animal one too!) Thank you for sharing your memories – you made me want to go there so bad! Have a great Thursday!
Aw..I’m glad you guys had a great time! I love that very first pic!
Great photos that you have shown us here Maria . You deserve the great holiday it seems to have been for you
Cute pics! And yes, I have power. I am quite lucky!
Wow the world showcase seems very cool, i’m glad you had agood time!
seems like a well waited worthwhile vacation. you look like you enjoyed yourself!!! glad to see it and thanks for sharing all the pics…they were beautiful!!!!!
Since Epcot was open later than Magic Kingdom, we’d end up there later for the fireworks, but sort of run out of time to see all the international stuff. Downtown Disney was fun, though AC in House of Blues was polar, then when the band would play, it was so deafening could not talk at all. We wondered if the two were a ploy to keep the tourists moving and not take up space too long. Virgin Books was great.
awwww. i love that first picture. it is so cute.
and about her taking it out of my pay. it wouldn’t be the first time she has. she has taken around 200 out of my pay. it is very illegal. but what am i going to do. the dept of labor told me to file a complaint and they would take care of it. get all of my money back. but my life would be hell at my job. my job that i love very much.
awesome baby, awesome… and I do love that first pic especially… but what’s in my hair?!?
Looks like an excellent vacation
I can’t believe you forgot to post the Pooh/Eeyore pic
You did tell Pooh that Shannypooh said hi, right? 
So glad you had such a good time!! And I love all your photos!
i love that first picture. it is so damn cute.