Disney world. 4 days. 4 kingdoms. Universal Studios. 2 days. 6 kids. 7 adults. 1 wheelchair. 2 strollers. Needless to say, we didn't get anywhere very quickly. In saying that though, we made the most of every possible ride, pushed the kids beyond their comfort zones, got soaked, spun upside down, whirled round and round, shook hands with Mickey and Minnie, tried out the new Star Wars ride, watched the fireworks above the Disney castle and overall had a very entertaining and thrilling time. For the next two weeks every car or elevator ride felt like a simulator of some sort!
Kennedy Space Center. We had a blast! We were fortunate enough to be there on the day a Falcon 9 rocket was being launched and so got to join the countdown and watch the night sky light up as it took off. Meeting an astronaut who shared with us her experiences in space was a highlight for me - though the Mission Space simulator at Disney's Epcot Kingdom where we were enclosed in a tight space and rocked side to side and up and down quickly confirmed that the astronaut life is not for me!
Miami and Florida Keys. We spent a couple of days exploring the Keys and while the weather was wild and monsoonal in Miami we caught a bit of sunshine around the Keys and enjoyed checking out the southern most part of the continental United States. We also caught a bit of sickness and have passed that around between family members, but are mostly in the clear zone now.
Family. We have been so blessed and well looked after by JR's extended family in Jacksonville, Florida, as well as around Maryland and the DC area. We have had accommodation provided, almost every meal prepared for us and have enjoyed the company of such generous and hospitable family members. We celebrated Christmas together in Maryland, and while it wasn't a white one as we might have hoped, it was filled with lots of laughs, good food and merriment as we remembered our Saviour who was born to die for our sake.
It's been an all round fun month of family time and, while we were sad to say goodbye to our Aussie relatives as they began their long journey home, we are excited to dig into what we came here for. More on that next time. Thanks for reading!
Robyn :)
And here is a stack of photos for your perusal!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/du9SBminvnL9ME3D7
