Kissimmee

Travel, Foods and People

Cramped in the seats for more than 7 hours, my husband and I had travel to Florida, the Sunshine State. Last time we were here in Orlando was when our children were in grade school. I remember intense heat, afternoon pouring rain followed by uncomfortable humidity and nearly an hour wait on every ride at Disney World, all strong indications that we went at the wrong time of year. Weather related cancelled flight on the way back forced us to stay in Chicago without our luggage. Luckily the ticketing agent gave us taxi and hotel vouchers so we don’t have to sleep in the airport. Next day, we came home as is- rugged, messy hair, same clothing. For me especially embarrassing-no make up and wrinkled shirt. I hope our children remember only the good times.Near Orlando Airport

I just went along with my husband’s business trip to Kissimmee Florida this time. A good excuse to have a break from the norm. By the time we finally reached the Gaylord Palms Resort past 8 in the evening, the hotel was illuminated in lights and my heart beamed with excitement. The check-in clerk Kevin gave us a spacious suite room of over 1000 square feet. Suite (Sweet)!I don’t have night shot of the exterior of the hotel. It looks like king Kamehameha’s palace rather than a hotel.

Living room

Vanity area

No bath tub but has a roomy shower and toilet in here.

.Hall way to the bedroom and closet on the left.

Bed room

Bed room

Desk area

Hotel lobby is enormous.

Ship restaurant ‘’Sunset Sam’s” inside the hotel.

Family pool with slides

Adult only pool.This is not me swimming but I did swim from one end to the other-it was exhausting!

This is used for wedding receptions or whatever…Romantic setting.

The week we stayed was a Shrek theme.

We took a walk outside the hotel and saw these two kinds of mushrooms. Looks delicious.

I went to Downtown Disney with a couple of ladies that I met at the conference center while our husbands were taking classes. A fellow Oregonian (standing) and Utahan. They are lovely! I enjoyed their company. At the Rainforest Café.

To infinity and beyond!My husband was delighted to have a conversation with Japanese businessmen during 2nd day of conference reception at hotel’s court yard. More than 1000 people attended Information Builders Summit.

Universal Studio’s newest attraction – Harry Potter.

We dined at a small Japanese restaurant, Sushi En
Vinegared baby octopus is the size of a quarter. Too cute to eat? No, I ate all. I give high points for super nice and friendly servers.

Two airports

Newark, New Jersey

 

                                                              I think they were in cupcake wars?

Is James Dean from New Jersey?Cool looking monorail.

Charlotte, North Carolina

It wasn’t the most comfortable chair, but it was a cute idea.

The gelato was not bad and 93% fat free! That make me feel less guilty…just a little bit.

I took 11 DVDs of a Korean Drama. During the stay I watched it twice. So on the way home I started read “The Hunger Games”. As an English-as-a-second language person it required quite bit of concentration to read it and gave me slight headache. But it was a good read.