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Category Archives: Trip Report
Things: Triangle Island Lighthouse in BC
You would have found this little would-be lifesaver about 50 km (30 miles) off the northern tip of Vancouver Island on Triangle Island. Donald Graham said that “Triangle Island conjures up savage weather, disaster, and death – complete and utter … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, History, Museums, Things, Trip Report
Tagged Attractions, British Columbia, History, Lighthouse, Museums, Sooke Region Museum, Things, Triangle Island, Trip Report
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Foodie Friday: Eating at The Orange Tree Pub
Who’s up for a food-based post? I hope you’re hungry, because the British like them some big portions! First, let’s look at the venue: This Gastropub is located at 7 Totteridge Village, London, England. It holds a 4.1 Star rating … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Trip Report
Tagged England, Food, Foodie Friday, Pub, Pubs, The Orange Tree
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Events: The Science Behind Pixar Travelling Animation Exhibit
We had a Rootin’ Tootin’ good time at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan back in October of 2017. Pixar had come to town to teach one and all about the science behind how everyone’s favorite animated classics are … Continue reading
Posted in Animation, Attractions, Events, Museums, Pixar, Trip Report, Videos
Tagged Animation, Attractions, Events, Museums, Pixar
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Places: Portobello Road, Portobello Road
“Street where the riches of ages are stowed. Anything and everything a chap can unload, is sold off the barrow in Portobello road.” Yes, “you’ll find what you want in the Portobello road!” But we didn’t. My wife and I … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Excursions, History, Movies, Music, Places, Travel, Trip Report
Tagged Bedknobs and Broomsticks, England, Places, Portobello Market, Portobello Road, Sherman Brothers, Songs, Travel
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Taking Silly Pictures at Disney
We have now taken 8 Disney vacations together as a married couple (I have gone to Walt Disney World twice as a child with my family). We hope to take our 9th trip together this coming November, but we haven’t … Continue reading
Posted in Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Fun, Humor, Photography, Trip Report, Walt Disney World
Tagged 101 Dalmatians, All-Star Movies Resort, Art of Animation Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Fun, Gas Pump, Goofy Hat, Humor, Incredibles T-shirt, Mad Hatter Hat, Mickey Mouse, Mr. Potato Head, Photography, Pop Century Resort, Sebastian, Tiki Mask, Trip Report, Walt Disney World
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Places: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida
Today we are looking back on a visit we made to an unusual theme park that would be perfect for your next family adventure. Welcome aboard! W E E K I W A C H E E S P R … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Excursions, Places, Travel, Trip Report, Vacation Planning
Tagged Buccaneer Bay, Don Knotts, Excursions, Fish Tails, Florida, Mermaid Theater, Places, River Boat Cruise, Roadside Attractions, The Incredible Mr. Limpet, The Little Mermaid, Travel, Trip Report, Vacation Planning, Weeki Wachee Springs
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Disney Cruise Line Wine Selection
Our first (and only) Disney Cruise didn’t turn out the way we had hoped. And we are unlikely to ever shell out the serious cash to take one again. But there were highlights to the adventure! One was the booze. … Continue reading
Canada’s Wonderland Vs. Disney Parks
Only one mountain, but it’s a doozy! When amusement parks go head to head, it’s very hard to pick a clear winner. Any determination will be highly subjective and depend entirely on the taste of the reviewer. The purpose of … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Reviews, Theme Parks, Trip Report, Vacation Planning
Tagged Attractions, Backlot Stunt Coaster, Canada's Wonderland, Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown's Jungle Journey, Dimensions: A Cirque Experience, Dinosaurs Alive, Disneyland, Peanuts, Refillable Cup, Reviews, Snoopy, Splash Works, Swan Boats, The Leviathan, Theme Parks, Trip Report, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World
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Places: The Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida
Today we are discussing a wonderful zoo that your family needs to visit: It seems funny for me to be a part of this loop because I don’t usually enjoy zoos. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a rare exception, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Places, Trip Report, Zoos
Tagged Brevard Zoo, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Family Adventure, Florida, Parrots, Places, Steam Trains, Zoos
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