Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Tuesday Busch Gardens
Everyone was jacked up to go back to Busch Gardens given that our passes were good for the rest of the year. So we knew we could go back for minimal cost again and see the things we missed out on the first time 'round.
This time we stuffed the cooler with snacks and drinks. We still ended up having some lunch for everyone at the Zimbabwe Grill and it worked out great.
This time around we were able to visit the Egypt section and saw the replication of King Tut’s tomb, that Justin really enjoyed. He’s been on an Egypt kick since, drawing hieroglyphics and the Sphinx. Nearby The Montu coaster was really fun, which we hadn’t ridden on Friday. Even Crystal… yes that’s right, Crystal rode the coaster with Amanda and had a great time.
Another few go rounds on the Sandstorm and the Scorpion for Justin which he really liked.
Twice now we have been able to spend the whole day without waiting more than 5-10 minutes for the rides. We’ve been able to do all the stuff we left out the first day like the
Rhino Rally Egypt and Safari Sections.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Monday Summary
Monday we decided to head over to the Mote Aquarium and St. Armand's Circle over on Longboat Key. Uncle Peter's neighbor Art was very nice to provide us some passes (thanks!) so we headed over mid morning to check it out.
The exhibits were great and everyone had a fun time seeing the Manatee, the Sharks and all the other fish. Some favorites were the huge hermit crab, the squid and the Sea-turtles.
After the Aquarium we went over to St.Armand's Circle for some lunch and shopping. This was a very cool place and we had a cool lunch at a small pizza place sitting out on the hot sidewalks. The shops were all really interesting and cool, kind of a tropical East Hampton and we all enjoyed walking around.
Best of all Lido beach was right off the circle and by the time we were ready for the beach around 3:30-4pm we zipped right over and enjoyed the beautiful beach. The sand was so fine and white, kind of different from Venice beach the day before. More fun with building sand castles. Jenn seemed to enjoy eating the sand no matter what beach we were at...apparently it all tasted good. We stayed until it was time for food and sleep again and headed back to the condo. Another super Florida day.
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