tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91449809528855703522024-02-06T19:49:09.120-07:00Crazy Chaos of the Nelson's ZooDon't let the innocent faces fool you! Life is NEVER boring at my house. Enjoy the chaos I call my life!Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-91209110506950737882024-01-05T21:10:00.002-07:002024-01-05T21:10:57.680-07:00Days 13 and 14: The Rest of the Journey Home<p>Today we said our toodle-oo's to Angi, and flew from Hawaii to Las Vegas. Some slept on the plane ride, most did not. We landed in Vegas quite late (think midnight-thirty), and caught a couple Ubers to our hotel (the shuttle didn't run that late, which we all thought was odd, seeing as it's a city that never sleeps).</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7tyc3bvRgtNzxEqzFb22AB6qhzPDPcA5_EOa6_Zjpckjh_n1uDXgASwlhHJrOcDPaJrzn3Us_K8fFtpY6AOfSuO-L4mmup41tthzZAGymbOGFK-qpba85eRhoddtKSIY7Yzb811O4ocmDFh37UAyVLeDCto-OC4wgtAwoIDTvz6qsaEJrznPzrv8sYEE0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7tyc3bvRgtNzxEqzFb22AB6qhzPDPcA5_EOa6_Zjpckjh_n1uDXgASwlhHJrOcDPaJrzn3Us_K8fFtpY6AOfSuO-L4mmup41tthzZAGymbOGFK-qpba85eRhoddtKSIY7Yzb811O4ocmDFh37UAyVLeDCto-OC4wgtAwoIDTvz6qsaEJrznPzrv8sYEE0" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWZlcFjqDlsapHwimkrpxTVsDuBkh1blvNGRWtSwBcp3wzQipy7OZS2LGqkQCgixCsqupScy6ZNi7EmccMrhDrDP_VSbQ0Qmwuw_Lq-Za4xmykpj3tTs7wOOn9RabxEU3RAY-f8gbcVz-1jNDaQyS3evPoRVfnbNOgJdGSMvTMjc2EkwxlvHLjZfvmRwsS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWZlcFjqDlsapHwimkrpxTVsDuBkh1blvNGRWtSwBcp3wzQipy7OZS2LGqkQCgixCsqupScy6ZNi7EmccMrhDrDP_VSbQ0Qmwuw_Lq-Za4xmykpj3tTs7wOOn9RabxEU3RAY-f8gbcVz-1jNDaQyS3evPoRVfnbNOgJdGSMvTMjc2EkwxlvHLjZfvmRwsS" width="180" /></a></div></div><br />We slept for a couple hours and back to the airport we went for the last flight. It was SUPER busy (and it was 4 am!). We checked in at the kiosk, but one of the luggage tickets didn't print off, so we had to go stand in the LOOOOONG line to get that checked into. Once we got up to the service desk, they couldn't find which ticket it was, so they had to write down all the baggage tickets by hand, and then guess at which ticket number it was (they had already put one of our bags on the conveyer belt and couldn't cross reference it). They "made a guess" and printed the ticket out. We said a prayer that no luggage would get lost in transit haha<p></p><p>Security was busy as well, and that took forever. Our luggage had NO problems through the whole trip...until we got to Las Vegas. Apparently we looked sketchy and so did our luggage. Also, everyone else brought neck pillows, I brought a "butt pillow". That was sketchy as well. We were scrutinized and finally deemed worthy to pass, so we grabbed everything and made a mad dash to our gate, and made it just in time. Yes, it took 2 hours to get through all that! The flight from Vegas to Salt Lake was about an hour, but we still had some nappers...</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3sLis730Sopr3be8onIedL8j4KYcmKsDes-HwBnvXux4LDytWb5SfV9IviO3xHZjUki4fNasQ0ZoWp_5bc4frves3mnESoOxmfBP4N1fB1aorDU59bKnORKmM8UkYcjW8_Viv9ufomZDzJjeYJj6t1-kSribcZCSOXtU_oVBYgzzOnckgEAWQTLJvRwoX" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3sLis730Sopr3be8onIedL8j4KYcmKsDes-HwBnvXux4LDytWb5SfV9IviO3xHZjUki4fNasQ0ZoWp_5bc4frves3mnESoOxmfBP4N1fB1aorDU59bKnORKmM8UkYcjW8_Viv9ufomZDzJjeYJj6t1-kSribcZCSOXtU_oVBYgzzOnckgEAWQTLJvRwoX" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbzTmtYO6sg0rAet2j5FS6v6xB-DSjNm_bVZ-I38qqIS28MUY7KXJSuUc41UymoFn1PTB8PGF1hJtrWWj6szQxDighhWeTf4Um5nk2LvXWo7ZUfr0r5wCehwAa0M_GAYgaPwl968QcCm9CAfgEbIZhArucuT5w3cw1CQEgVH7nC3XhhudFAVX5Kq1TnotI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbzTmtYO6sg0rAet2j5FS6v6xB-DSjNm_bVZ-I38qqIS28MUY7KXJSuUc41UymoFn1PTB8PGF1hJtrWWj6szQxDighhWeTf4Um5nk2LvXWo7ZUfr0r5wCehwAa0M_GAYgaPwl968QcCm9CAfgEbIZhArucuT5w3cw1CQEgVH7nC3XhhudFAVX5Kq1TnotI" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Once we landed, we just sat there in our seats with a bit of a dazed look, more than a little grateful we didn't have to fly anymore...but we still had to drive LOL My sister picked us up and took us to our waiting vehicles and we all said our see-ya-laters to Grandma and my sister and her family. We drove up and visited Chris's family for a bit, before making the drive up to Terra's apartment and saying TTFN to her. Guys, we were so tired we didn't any pictures of those places we stopped. We could barely keep our eyes open while we were visiting any of them!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzDyiiPpD6GHJ0xuMt25ordIQhW32LMoZXOspuy1BA3y3DGZtgjE_cWPi44t30R1PJxXQ945n4cENlinewZrJCcRMkQUGxXxZzMtZnxRObQzo8RE2zmh3-4vA6BQDxHyxY48v_wBqpaOVJA5MyBshydIMYB3uLXOPBDnqhdcLz20amOyoVal8lTy_yBoW1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzDyiiPpD6GHJ0xuMt25ordIQhW32LMoZXOspuy1BA3y3DGZtgjE_cWPi44t30R1PJxXQ945n4cENlinewZrJCcRMkQUGxXxZzMtZnxRObQzo8RE2zmh3-4vA6BQDxHyxY48v_wBqpaOVJA5MyBshydIMYB3uLXOPBDnqhdcLz20amOyoVal8lTy_yBoW1" width="180" /></a></div><br />We made it to my mom's house to gather up the stuff we left behind and stayed the night there. We were so exhausted, our normally early risers didn't even get out of bed until after 10 am, and those that tried, fell asleep on the couch LOL</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqAPjR8hPeIviGQcnlLJE-i8ZCJn_gZAsaepwObKCAhTzcPHJ4nyNp41t18XN4S2AXdekkNF2jrnF6JZUE4QY_IeUAz-oUBiGujVq8Ov7P5vCxWGZvNOA52ZcwzGS6tqkQpgQLlueK0bwSxA0-GbP0YjiWWrsktbkBrIw3Vu4dlAO7iQo0yHMtK1GngFxa" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqAPjR8hPeIviGQcnlLJE-i8ZCJn_gZAsaepwObKCAhTzcPHJ4nyNp41t18XN4S2AXdekkNF2jrnF6JZUE4QY_IeUAz-oUBiGujVq8Ov7P5vCxWGZvNOA52ZcwzGS6tqkQpgQLlueK0bwSxA0-GbP0YjiWWrsktbkBrIw3Vu4dlAO7iQo0yHMtK1GngFxa" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZWJ7WmsuSwUHg8OLbiRxmwwJ00zJeotZPSsYHeAvCu4TurTYIYBEz9VfK0gYn7Oiix98_v3fctK4K11xmRRM7plEwXTWfxzFTfORA5uJP_6pxVXq0bQyToirwt_fxDE1mrgXLt8TW-22HgWoDWEqnSf-GHcWoZdun8j5p6j6YszJJpj8-BkGf1exPIr_o" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZWJ7WmsuSwUHg8OLbiRxmwwJ00zJeotZPSsYHeAvCu4TurTYIYBEz9VfK0gYn7Oiix98_v3fctK4K11xmRRM7plEwXTWfxzFTfORA5uJP_6pxVXq0bQyToirwt_fxDE1mrgXLt8TW-22HgWoDWEqnSf-GHcWoZdun8j5p6j6YszJJpj8-BkGf1exPIr_o" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJ--wlnHbbCC8zAS5U4QEanh2bNdoYPzE_iaAh3UkLGGny-AbT2b2-326_wIalOF_wz50jYqzlBDvTdFy5hkFO7OfgkWzbdDDae0wooOdR_X3KqaUi6SZccZ0TF36jEVR85KR2spzqemgfjUw_Lije6K4D8qlCYW18uLuuoZHz0Y4kC9MFTjvRslecFxRo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJ--wlnHbbCC8zAS5U4QEanh2bNdoYPzE_iaAh3UkLGGny-AbT2b2-326_wIalOF_wz50jYqzlBDvTdFy5hkFO7OfgkWzbdDDae0wooOdR_X3KqaUi6SZccZ0TF36jEVR85KR2spzqemgfjUw_Lije6K4D8qlCYW18uLuuoZHz0Y4kC9MFTjvRslecFxRo" width="180" /></a></div><br />We packed up our gear and headed out just after noon. We are home! We've been welcomed by all our cousin-friends and sibling-friends, as well as our furbabies! We were missed, and everyone is content regaling everyone with stories of what we missed while we were gone, our adventures, showing off the trinkets and handing out the goodies we brought back. It's good to be home, although, we miss Australia so very much already. I'm not sure I could convince anyone to get back in a plane again right now. Maybe next week HAHA!</div></div><p></p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-21793285411167258332024-01-03T16:42:00.000-07:002024-01-03T16:42:11.253-07:00Day 12...or is it still 11?...and Pearl Harbor<p> We are sitting in Hawaii, waiting for our flight to the mainland, so I'm catching up on my posts that I couldn't do because of the afore mentioned chaos in the previous posts.</p><p>We had an uneventful flight and most of the crew slept on the flight. For them it feels like "tomorrow". For those of us that weren't lucky enough to catch a snooze, it still feels like today. Let's couple that with crossing the international date line and we're all sorts of messed up at the moment haha</p><p>The last glimpses of Australia as we were taking off.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjglDPcHJjTGiOyYp-n9uDqF-TntAOwCkQmEsU3pRaFpNfYhpcG-bRZPPxWcoRAAjIXJm4G5hBPQat3qTvF3x8-n2TR9QY5ZoG6JPphSSHpjZ66sxYAsyIrlaNaw64sXt4p0stoRPhBewXgomKeXO2w-ApyHBjPM4uSAArbCgkASC7tgsDdejZT191axHYu" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjglDPcHJjTGiOyYp-n9uDqF-TntAOwCkQmEsU3pRaFpNfYhpcG-bRZPPxWcoRAAjIXJm4G5hBPQat3qTvF3x8-n2TR9QY5ZoG6JPphSSHpjZ66sxYAsyIrlaNaw64sXt4p0stoRPhBewXgomKeXO2w-ApyHBjPM4uSAArbCgkASC7tgsDdejZT191axHYu" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimwnJEENCuXoYB-LB4UdkRylO6CVvdAYdpPIU38Z1IbvQYH_Zoy5DaLub9hfN9ctpD6FC5Hdhr7R5k_7UOntc0-dAAXJDY9AUN5zLuTX3prqLdgPYNC4eEM9MvNy8eNr0deQxjadqQKQieFZbyvxBkkeq0hMuuasf6gDELM6vfpaNrQChqylhOfDflLp4T" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimwnJEENCuXoYB-LB4UdkRylO6CVvdAYdpPIU38Z1IbvQYH_Zoy5DaLub9hfN9ctpD6FC5Hdhr7R5k_7UOntc0-dAAXJDY9AUN5zLuTX3prqLdgPYNC4eEM9MvNy8eNr0deQxjadqQKQieFZbyvxBkkeq0hMuuasf6gDELM6vfpaNrQChqylhOfDflLp4T" width="180" /></a></div><br />Sunrise in Hawaii as we landed.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjy9y1IFl6OPq9ok9ozRByKW7ReDMEpG_NE7wG1HyYz9PmXItmz5WAvqQD5YzPnICEJjPFEuyZWDT0goLVGC5dF9QyQ6uhG3kCFckyCZfvK89uJZGCJdkeLPfJsQu6yKxWUdDIFknPzWz_x5EqH4AvpSxnNeAIblEBdh66iucMAVX-XEuc9D4r6QIgw19S7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjy9y1IFl6OPq9ok9ozRByKW7ReDMEpG_NE7wG1HyYz9PmXItmz5WAvqQD5YzPnICEJjPFEuyZWDT0goLVGC5dF9QyQ6uhG3kCFckyCZfvK89uJZGCJdkeLPfJsQu6yKxWUdDIFknPzWz_x5EqH4AvpSxnNeAIblEBdh66iucMAVX-XEuc9D4r6QIgw19S7" width="180" /></a></div><br />We made it through customs in tact, so WOOHOO, we didn't do anything against the rules...I think. I hope. Moving along... We rented a luggage locker, since our layover was so long here, and decided to hop on over to Pearl Harbor to pay our respects as well as look around. It truly is a sacred ground and very peaceful there. We didn't think we'd have time to go out to the USS Arizona, however, the standby line was nearly empty right when we showed up, so guess who got to go out there first thing?! We did! Talk about humbling. It brought a few tears to our eyes as we listened to the guide discuss the wall of names and the addition of the stone for the "survivor names" (the ones that survived the attacks and chose to have their ashes buried there after they passed on). It was so touching, and quite eye opening to see the wall full of names. You hear the numbers and think "yeah, that's a lot" but having a visual right in front of you is breathtaking.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjukphxyf6hWtkwlCC-8MsPG5MR3ZZaTmQ5-imCM8us9EN17LPMktiuDNKPm4yO-vnUBl3aiXIUJXjPyNEy2nGxbzQK6RaLldexwKD1z-edDHrVbMDPp3BRutSmMVAhgGDgdpZNLZbPHesxoJzLIW7k4Uld5S2yslIEu24OqiVBb-RW293al-JNlDKdMDi" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjukphxyf6hWtkwlCC-8MsPG5MR3ZZaTmQ5-imCM8us9EN17LPMktiuDNKPm4yO-vnUBl3aiXIUJXjPyNEy2nGxbzQK6RaLldexwKD1z-edDHrVbMDPp3BRutSmMVAhgGDgdpZNLZbPHesxoJzLIW7k4Uld5S2yslIEu24OqiVBb-RW293al-JNlDKdMDi" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaxg410JcURYBq1FfPtj7NFYm-2W2fpQ-2adLVK8vnlhLfwRNegWAKJecjyuJ2aBp--1LZY8np-K69bUc5iB5TZGqdyrCDhyMBp2CxNPiiSdNSc2GVzmsmkWw4EjmBuaFibO5Do2W_eLE-f4Mzs631QvwAyDfP8LBMYVpnwE2vASOFyaBWE4bgoFIrNdlK" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We have decided it is a good thing we don't live on a submarine. We're either too giagantic to fit through the doors (imagine James and Tyler trying to fit through a kid's play place door that's built for a toddler), or we're too claustrophobic LOL (no pictures from inside the sub, sorry).<p></p><p>After getting our luggage from the locker area (our luggage took up half their room LOL), we got checked in and through security again. We had a couple hiccups in security this time, however, notes have been taken and the next flight will be less eventful in checking in, we hope haha</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYnlr9UfOCl8q7Urn1F-Yw7g5h3_aTSgiXmy_HM9QmXz_uwTZUj-PEroVZXVAX92MtFcvz1Cv4EGyV3ufUhwktCpc3D3ICq5o60sMP477OIjn2Ief8u26uNZc46ve4VGp0giXN3eouGqhFpb7agEZ9bHqsfD9WignpcJQZvT6T9cH2oybf5tZmniSi10Jr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYnlr9UfOCl8q7Urn1F-Yw7g5h3_aTSgiXmy_HM9QmXz_uwTZUj-PEroVZXVAX92MtFcvz1Cv4EGyV3ufUhwktCpc3D3ICq5o60sMP477OIjn2Ief8u26uNZc46ve4VGp0giXN3eouGqhFpb7agEZ9bHqsfD9WignpcJQZvT6T9cH2oybf5tZmniSi10Jr" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We have a little bit of downtime, so we thought we'd break out some more foreign things to try. It's better than I thought it would be, but I was done after one piece LOL The crocodile jerky reminds me of turkey jerky (Chris compared it to that and I must agree with him on that one), and I'm just deciding that I'm not really a fan of kangaroo meat. Chris said it tasted too much like BBQ for him to get any flavors coming through, but I disagree. It's not bad, but I'm not going to jump at buying it if I see it in a market somewhere. *shrugs*<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3AdJ75DRZfw1LdqtPnJSzqzv8OxRAY9c4wjN2XReubjza8TukXyAziUAHNw6S_znzxZehMKESiaKi_6wczs2tQpLngUOD005Rvy8RdqVlUKYFGb8e21Q-v9v1rqf25G87i1mcljwKveBs4oMTp6C0IVZxwMWZA9vtQ_pzOK_R4xg0LsGAj7Bq1ryPiSHR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3AdJ75DRZfw1LdqtPnJSzqzv8OxRAY9c4wjN2XReubjza8TukXyAziUAHNw6S_znzxZehMKESiaKi_6wczs2tQpLngUOD005Rvy8RdqVlUKYFGb8e21Q-v9v1rqf25G87i1mcljwKveBs4oMTp6C0IVZxwMWZA9vtQ_pzOK_R4xg0LsGAj7Bq1ryPiSHR" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-90473668281181120362024-01-03T16:16:00.005-07:002024-01-05T21:13:56.751-07:00Day 11 - Packing and "See Ya Laters"<p> We slept in today. Last night, you'll remember, we went to the penguin parade. That doesn't start until around dusk, and since it takes 2 hours to get there, it was super late getting back home. We all needed that sleep, for sure! However, that just means we had to scramble all the faster to get bags packed, weighed, repacked, reweigh, rinse and repeat until we got it just right.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4oKPSNC7XRDfzmpYLhc2__JPwhBCleJC1gaD_BuK8K80kAt-XOzjEj8fXF1CqJ9nx8Xeqi6YziAYh6Zulur42NZkLQKrEWxfblvhykR41BrOqYncMdJnqdrrpNXsDNCv7F5X6mI52QwOxBzynF4xxQsy3w-Dh5yi7D5zE1OTZq2le87yJE-ev1BKwjpFC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4oKPSNC7XRDfzmpYLhc2__JPwhBCleJC1gaD_BuK8K80kAt-XOzjEj8fXF1CqJ9nx8Xeqi6YziAYh6Zulur42NZkLQKrEWxfblvhykR41BrOqYncMdJnqdrrpNXsDNCv7F5X6mI52QwOxBzynF4xxQsy3w-Dh5yi7D5zE1OTZq2le87yJE-ev1BKwjpFC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwMUg_Xjv-t95PUnPws20ITRsG4bZqN73P4YukcOvaFXgt2iYxjkiiynD9zIczIeeWm-t6RcQiACm_n8NE8oTuEQmAlLU-LwxqOi24dPPiWWLI0SZyvcIg3dVVSF1TyC4qCJQ8LD0CC3-iJpSHjsOero9NaFgZbJVMOxxdZV85qPpgb5MKdzO2Fs8R-StE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwMUg_Xjv-t95PUnPws20ITRsG4bZqN73P4YukcOvaFXgt2iYxjkiiynD9zIczIeeWm-t6RcQiACm_n8NE8oTuEQmAlLU-LwxqOi24dPPiWWLI0SZyvcIg3dVVSF1TyC4qCJQ8LD0CC3-iJpSHjsOero9NaFgZbJVMOxxdZV85qPpgb5MKdzO2Fs8R-StE" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgqbuZLCHLgcsRBCTJk3SvY7llIDYMuTmCycVi6u08-v3Gt3XFZsGK1oVjH7xntW5r3ZO8F3mg7iTTUKPYkYRpbCFAV-fB5SuBHzv_65xP9PqBIw1CjDLEqhXpDRqdWaG3cXFYc61jXZWxDxC5Hl5MLlulMW4IhjK6Izv4IIfh7DrkQliqqCCtmpjg2jcG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgqbuZLCHLgcsRBCTJk3SvY7llIDYMuTmCycVi6u08-v3Gt3XFZsGK1oVjH7xntW5r3ZO8F3mg7iTTUKPYkYRpbCFAV-fB5SuBHzv_65xP9PqBIw1CjDLEqhXpDRqdWaG3cXFYc61jXZWxDxC5Hl5MLlulMW4IhjK6Izv4IIfh7DrkQliqqCCtmpjg2jcG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQsXb1wfHCoxGdfwHvuVlGh9E0hPvRUdI8VDgI2zRWvOwx8_B7pbZ6JHhiRNsR9Qfu03giAMv3UszJ8CRT0BtYqfC3I8sjydWCB7AtM_22KztMX5py0X3UCeF1d_oTOJUzKyO67mOxOdKS36bJonPwmqUKyJncIEzdSdw9L23dex8Ib6aJIHFYLqkwMDkD" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQsXb1wfHCoxGdfwHvuVlGh9E0hPvRUdI8VDgI2zRWvOwx8_B7pbZ6JHhiRNsR9Qfu03giAMv3UszJ8CRT0BtYqfC3I8sjydWCB7AtM_22KztMX5py0X3UCeF1d_oTOJUzKyO67mOxOdKS36bJonPwmqUKyJncIEzdSdw9L23dex8Ib6aJIHFYLqkwMDkD" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhf6MyRfQqKOZAZajDrl8dqYZLfzaAVonhmUFV4jYWQ5PjXwxzcK4zr-zFjhgD1tZl47torp8pbIemnuzZtMQV9Zqx2e_gQ21hSbnwwn7MHjtPDX9MegV4I-KdUN2BcGG9QRgjMQsEeIelcKegxP_2xRFqkfAa1Rq5zHOGcmYlR7_UIXU9VxVP-Acf9TMpK" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhf6MyRfQqKOZAZajDrl8dqYZLfzaAVonhmUFV4jYWQ5PjXwxzcK4zr-zFjhgD1tZl47torp8pbIemnuzZtMQV9Zqx2e_gQ21hSbnwwn7MHjtPDX9MegV4I-KdUN2BcGG9QRgjMQsEeIelcKegxP_2xRFqkfAa1Rq5zHOGcmYlR7_UIXU9VxVP-Acf9TMpK" width="320" /></a></div><br />We finally got everything "just right" and loaded up to head to the airport, lamenting the whole way that this trip FLEW by so fast! There were many emotions this morning that we needed to help each other work through. This trip of a lifetime is over too fast, but I wanna go home, but I don't, I'm not ready to sit in a plane for 18+ hours (even if it IS broken up between a few flights), I'm fighting off a cold I caught and just don't want to move (but all I want is my own bed at the same time). These feelings are BIG, you guys. They're valid and need to be felt. So that's what we did. In between all the packing and scrambling, we hugged and cried and laughed through it all.<p></p><p>We got to the airport and unloaded, saying our last "see ya's" to our Aussie family, and we were off in to the airport - only have have more tears that couldn't be held back any longer. Saying good bye of any kind is rough stuff.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgh-czSDXaMvsUvIsREq5iPlV1Yx4CIvz5fiMcnu6mNIuL4LABiTvI5jgG1QP-PXNfMKRZ9vW-cOE8Dr9mkva0p751ni42bPHtIPmvfiM7errwv3DYWGBm4Bm_HtwDDARQKLUuhQKWYtyC56TDJrL_eRrp0HGOZvRdA3zBQV_KyTKrJ8hvvsvVdHo9gFCpR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgh-czSDXaMvsUvIsREq5iPlV1Yx4CIvz5fiMcnu6mNIuL4LABiTvI5jgG1QP-PXNfMKRZ9vW-cOE8Dr9mkva0p751ni42bPHtIPmvfiM7errwv3DYWGBm4Bm_HtwDDARQKLUuhQKWYtyC56TDJrL_eRrp0HGOZvRdA3zBQV_KyTKrJ8hvvsvVdHo9gFCpR" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOye658HbyEcsX3TrzLLv6k61m3u87l2-wZp3UfWQmNPxfTthniPoRX_tmgIfWRTbGZnxJ4MK656r_5xxYxMg9s6MgA3tZJ3KZUK-cJ8ecKe4DUuLokC086DeCKQ6g0Vj2et5zScxHiXldtD4s7q3J3UoNim4w0B6VPF4KOZ7LqS2DlcWcveP7LBfbo08e" style="margin-left: 1em; 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After we cleaned up from lunch, we discovered that a boarding pass was missing. Frantic looking, backtracking, and finally approaching the desk to request a reprint happened. They were very kind about the whole thing. All I could think was "if we made it this far without having any mishaps until this moment, we're doing FANTASTIC!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKvgvSKBJxxRtYjHVNNRZiCMR_ZpQ4G1UFEACto1BrW49USDNiBI_wdvpAwr8a8qcF_FsRKLcbNDLpQR_T3qB-wGlMx_du-Wec7zAf71-EIRrLTtAtOtg9kbnge4HcfVh04l9ZV-0ZeczqkjZTMjz8Nrn4sO0k4Ib4S5RGCMk6tlYCtJkTY4pi5PC1F-Xt" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKvgvSKBJxxRtYjHVNNRZiCMR_ZpQ4G1UFEACto1BrW49USDNiBI_wdvpAwr8a8qcF_FsRKLcbNDLpQR_T3qB-wGlMx_du-Wec7zAf71-EIRrLTtAtOtg9kbnge4HcfVh04l9ZV-0ZeczqkjZTMjz8Nrn4sO0k4Ib4S5RGCMk6tlYCtJkTY4pi5PC1F-Xt" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-44299779744095614702024-01-03T15:59:00.006-07:002024-01-03T17:14:50.471-07:00Day 10 - Queen Victoria Market and Philip Island Penguin Parade<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Today we went to the Queen Victoria Market. This place is HUGE!!! It looks like a giant "flea market" set up where people come to sell anything and everything. We were able to finish up most of what was left of our souvenir shopping there. We found clothing, knick-knacks, Christmas ornaments, magnets, and playing cards to add to our collections. 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I keep saying that, but Australia is very much like the United States of America, in that it is the biggest melting pot of cultures, so there is plenty of food varieties to choose from. It is very rich in the Asian cultures, too, so their ramen bowls are top-notch (just ask my kids LOL).<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyfgS8cc-XdCFMhJUkQcFHQYaws7EyVUv2J5N458A4gelOYFzMZ4HiVD_hmuJsuOYFvFxibcNzQyOMlKDlsyB5w9E-qRfVt7u6TyRIiwwUnMS7HVKZ-rrvR8wXvtJnVJtoHtvL9M_GyISB1yuEgBeWqtyGuCAMd7eQzrkWVLNRUnYnv1Wyw-mgORsi-Zwe" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyfgS8cc-XdCFMhJUkQcFHQYaws7EyVUv2J5N458A4gelOYFzMZ4HiVD_hmuJsuOYFvFxibcNzQyOMlKDlsyB5w9E-qRfVt7u6TyRIiwwUnMS7HVKZ-rrvR8wXvtJnVJtoHtvL9M_GyISB1yuEgBeWqtyGuCAMd7eQzrkWVLNRUnYnv1Wyw-mgORsi-Zwe" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>After lunch, we dropped off our treasures at the van and made our way to the bus pick-up spot to head to Philip Island. If you have never heard of this little oasis, please look it up! It was so beautiful and had so much wildlife that we were able to see and appreciate along the way. Along the way, we were able to stop by some scenic viewpoints and boardwalks and put our feet in the water in a different part of the ocean.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7Ov_6_rnPKDfvyDHuFNt1A-A6m6Ewfpyn8jV69ihhZj4LC_AIyKC0AvCHoeUmzjGvGv3jBJSBwySwIqmdz5M0QsRiY270abm5Q_H0moczxgMiORRflrlZmH4T0oVkAcVpj41t6BzTS8tIGKWK19VLNzAEYdFXDX2qtuQVow7P9tWZlvfRR8Lk1GvGEbhk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7Ov_6_rnPKDfvyDHuFNt1A-A6m6Ewfpyn8jV69ihhZj4LC_AIyKC0AvCHoeUmzjGvGv3jBJSBwySwIqmdz5M0QsRiY270abm5Q_H0moczxgMiORRflrlZmH4T0oVkAcVpj41t6BzTS8tIGKWK19VLNzAEYdFXDX2qtuQVow7P9tWZlvfRR8Lk1GvGEbhk" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgL8n3k98novstZG5Z3BAd_Eb-yr8vHp9-il4u_bOx6vr8q3jrf2oWxu_NFDaQ3qUqmZEnt3BseXbDgRlvEUewqFUyRLa73er-hGc4UlK8K8MG9Y7EI1D4Z8siwoya9DKEt2LeDMOn3RXmg9qDrKNiKbZW6NkMKbpZCK0cIkZa8X-rh6T3yA6TqBsidXbCy" style="margin-left: 1em; 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This is the smallest penguin breed in the world, and, you guys...SQUEEE!!! THEY ARE SO ADORABLE!! Every night, they make a "parade" from the ocean to their nests and burrows on the island. And, goodness, if you think the adults are adorable, wait til you get a look at their babies! AAAHHH!! THEY'RE SO FLUFFY!! This was such a great experience to witness and just marvel at their beauty and how completely exquisite nature really is.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFzJ8eSHaIKxhwZDrY39-Vo6uuIEupqF6S69mUszL5npVbUDz1AUG6FFW29FSCQqlnMi6EKa2SC0Z7i9EMJapr7Tosz1QjRrC7QbH89mi2pSofQokWhUQuT-pftxa0pzzjvhWgwQpBIjfoUU8J-j3neX8dSH-oE_4fuhyeOKQ2sAYtHMUwTkWBYKAwyTQk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFzJ8eSHaIKxhwZDrY39-Vo6uuIEupqF6S69mUszL5npVbUDz1AUG6FFW29FSCQqlnMi6EKa2SC0Z7i9EMJapr7Tosz1QjRrC7QbH89mi2pSofQokWhUQuT-pftxa0pzzjvhWgwQpBIjfoUU8J-j3neX8dSH-oE_4fuhyeOKQ2sAYtHMUwTkWBYKAwyTQk" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg84rG3iEFviUfBnqvFeHBof8xGMVErK6UA9JRpz4uvmZHDheIMz-_2Gw-1mRRDF_BY0LFIsqETglMdWUwyPcO6yUeCzsdbDVLrnl7MAkP-7-6YWUeZOjW75gxG97NoJMIEM3sof35n5z5QYoeTsAoyedFnifR1rQH1cX6_s_4QypIOhcJEPKFqJqX8f-db" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We will NEVER forget this one (plus, this will be hard to top)!</p><p>EDIT TO ADD: I forgot to mention that we saw a bandicoot (this is a tiny little thing that almost went extinct - we weren't able to get pictures because it was after dark and they don't recommend taking photos for a few reasons, one being the quality is poor, as they don't allow flash photography). We consider ourselves VERY fortunate to have even seen one of these little creatures.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9ytS3ld51Uv7vS7KlDKo8E8XvoZ-gvNH48fngtSA79EKmPMrZBOXcSCd6WFF5r9rz00Mp9TmEDJ38OvlUQyLK7vacot2INxUwqXqVOdpzqBZoWLspCn7qibcBgSeltpRNC9cDHAn83lKvR-IBjNDDlK0Gsza77Lvkz5k-qqQBE-EbOnZmwWSNwjPHpbYR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="676" data-original-width="1179" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9ytS3ld51Uv7vS7KlDKo8E8XvoZ-gvNH48fngtSA79EKmPMrZBOXcSCd6WFF5r9rz00Mp9TmEDJ38OvlUQyLK7vacot2INxUwqXqVOdpzqBZoWLspCn7qibcBgSeltpRNC9cDHAn83lKvR-IBjNDDlK0Gsza77Lvkz5k-qqQBE-EbOnZmwWSNwjPHpbYR" width="320" /></a></div></div><br />We also saw this cute wallaby (behind the guide in the orange vest). She had a tiny little joey in her pouch that played peek-a-boo with the crowd. SO DANG CUTE!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3dx_4_0k58hpHrcr5abf_dz2S2JJqVnlDuAHjc9XLbNAnrxD99YNt1KwhUjiUs_Eu5WVBlWl3ipSJP-6VwBjnb4RSXLlsQ7X4uu1Ox3za3oL0BvoFr_eot2e2m-PEvRS6JoIha40YCNYshNrFG5Yxz9hB9FtU43i9fRyxi3TBAgPQ2ssEGOQL3mQe6i4X" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3dx_4_0k58hpHrcr5abf_dz2S2JJqVnlDuAHjc9XLbNAnrxD99YNt1KwhUjiUs_Eu5WVBlWl3ipSJP-6VwBjnb4RSXLlsQ7X4uu1Ox3za3oL0BvoFr_eot2e2m-PEvRS6JoIha40YCNYshNrFG5Yxz9hB9FtU43i9fRyxi3TBAgPQ2ssEGOQL3mQe6i4X" width="180" /></a></div></div><p></p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-38800820227046804312024-01-01T02:40:00.000-07:002024-01-01T02:40:06.002-07:00Day 9: Melbourne Zoo and More Family<p> Today we slept in (after last night's festivities) and slowly made our way to being ready for the day. It was our day to tour the Melbourne Zoo. You might think that "once you've seen a zoo, you've seen all zoos", but that is NOT the case with this zoo! There are many shady spots, kids play places throughout and interactive learning in each section (in multiple places of each section, at that)! It was such a fun place!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiof9Rb-5mhmPW9vIShAbJa0S-_ueVnpMkO0p5JEaLbA1L4T1HT0Oz5oc6ysQpTTBAYhTxDQnPxR0NMjZatYc-w4S8fum1J19FEyJLQsPHYVidi1xD-s9ryXStwGoYS8wtSsSVTR6n3VtIKSh1XOQJjZBJKur0P5euEQdHZhFrDCcCckjwc3o2XwKeIsaxt" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiof9Rb-5mhmPW9vIShAbJa0S-_ueVnpMkO0p5JEaLbA1L4T1HT0Oz5oc6ysQpTTBAYhTxDQnPxR0NMjZatYc-w4S8fum1J19FEyJLQsPHYVidi1xD-s9ryXStwGoYS8wtSsSVTR6n3VtIKSh1XOQJjZBJKur0P5euEQdHZhFrDCcCckjwc3o2XwKeIsaxt" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBwIx-sAFKggT2OkAyKZnZ_m4_9wmTbG2gdjU-9wzqfQwl6kvX8wd4DsDuWsGdEyoEurRCoJNUcgaj3jhigvLENXDOuIwTor7tlR_teObJBbBcmf_cYMk6ABzq1Wj1EvwdJ1TTfW5hRnl3Yqz2YbQMEAMXfB2krzI51mMSeOigwnXrFlaW_qtWIraeQduV" style="margin-left: 1em; 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So we stayed home for the first bit of time and then caught a DiDi (pronounced dee-dee, Australian version of Uber) over to the Zoo to join everyone else. Even when on the vacation of a lifetime, it's still ok to say "I need a break" and let your body rest!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8OT74mq_F-gvw42cog1Qs3wyHU_4JlKhIB6JNiHQVk9JwO1Xtc_0lgF_C3aZFjmusuaY-2OJnioFo8z-iQPxXzCDdRpBa3i6ug8i0Ytx6GtcWPrJ_RmhZ4_XmasN95VbYygD8WNXyuZ2X_-DpPIf_AUCzTCYvcDnk2OAGo40UC5Tu-GNU7LwpNV3Eg851" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8OT74mq_F-gvw42cog1Qs3wyHU_4JlKhIB6JNiHQVk9JwO1Xtc_0lgF_C3aZFjmusuaY-2OJnioFo8z-iQPxXzCDdRpBa3i6ug8i0Ytx6GtcWPrJ_RmhZ4_XmasN95VbYygD8WNXyuZ2X_-DpPIf_AUCzTCYvcDnk2OAGo40UC5Tu-GNU7LwpNV3Eg851" width="180" /></a></div><br />After the zoo closed we made our way out to the van and along the way, found a food truck. We tried "hot jam donuts" and, oh my goodness, those are SO GOOD, you guys! If you ever have the opportunity to try them, don't pass it up!<p></p><p>We came home and got ready for dinner with Natalie's sister and her family. We loved meeting them and laughing and joking with them as we conversed. They've been adopted into our family, too! </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRiUPXrl0OtKxLN3hDMmpxcbkX1mn-TcdlLc21PAO4qCQsO1J0hHgooGIIDItkzg5mQZf7J53tbV6_0ykoOHTM1O1BZQdjIKUY2jnNruklDySQcEqIV0yL1Cff3FK32oaDaTrkB9haahn-bQCynIB7yiXfv_lwaui_Xb3UVXwPitmJga81Ivt4WBHigteQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRiUPXrl0OtKxLN3hDMmpxcbkX1mn-TcdlLc21PAO4qCQsO1J0hHgooGIIDItkzg5mQZf7J53tbV6_0ykoOHTM1O1BZQdjIKUY2jnNruklDySQcEqIV0yL1Cff3FK32oaDaTrkB9haahn-bQCynIB7yiXfv_lwaui_Xb3UVXwPitmJga81Ivt4WBHigteQ" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTG1X5yhDN8q0D1-_P2E6tC8D0cF7VbGB3j2q5U0Bx3ccAODXdKrwzVVf-6WVv74r8fMnupYYhpEyYOpVR_oOu1Dkb7uWPkAL06PFt4r4CGs56zQitzl0nNReQghjXncfY3lwS3LrmiFbAL4t5Z3QQrlq9ECi5PnYzBPb1SSKJ_ITp790B_wcoWbpL2u7a" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTG1X5yhDN8q0D1-_P2E6tC8D0cF7VbGB3j2q5U0Bx3ccAODXdKrwzVVf-6WVv74r8fMnupYYhpEyYOpVR_oOu1Dkb7uWPkAL06PFt4r4CGs56zQitzl0nNReQghjXncfY3lwS3LrmiFbAL4t5Z3QQrlq9ECi5PnYzBPb1SSKJ_ITp790B_wcoWbpL2u7a" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgneCh1-uwq2vLnr6gVK7_ksUlpnJLZsKhIVwIWNt6ggzH7Dg6cabyxGJOJV0PzXgeO4-1Qo0LGFVXn1xzqFsJHwOLtzqo4bB1u9buxs2pfEZmOLeAj2so2VMHRG_Vwc5FDbgmbEAdZwImBEs6dmp99DT1Ghed8KDMQ0pZtT2lDFvFTrlJ07DEkRP1oKmAh" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgneCh1-uwq2vLnr6gVK7_ksUlpnJLZsKhIVwIWNt6ggzH7Dg6cabyxGJOJV0PzXgeO4-1Qo0LGFVXn1xzqFsJHwOLtzqo4bB1u9buxs2pfEZmOLeAj2so2VMHRG_Vwc5FDbgmbEAdZwImBEs6dmp99DT1Ghed8KDMQ0pZtT2lDFvFTrlJ07DEkRP1oKmAh" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-41530564882111656022023-12-31T16:53:00.000-07:002023-12-31T16:53:18.284-07:00Day 8: Church, Produce Market, Beach, and NYE Celebrations<p> Today we slept in a bit (we're starting to really feel the "go go go" pace of everything haha), and got ready for church. We went to the church house across the parking lot from the temple, so we were able to see that again (or see it for the first time for those that weren't able to go with us the other day). It was a wonderful spirit there, and we had a couple people follow us out of the chapel. They had heard us conversing and wanted to know where we were from. One of them served her mission in Otto, WY and knew some mutual friends of ours! Small world! They offered to take photos of our group, and then talked about their own world travels. It was so fun chatting with them! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_PSZXbl6OBP1tLQctMk-9KT3qKFAKQPJMFjeReV9nvclHS-C9c32yrFbQLcvFLs3jofjGMoeryolygPR6abV-Eppp016nu30hWw9lw_8OzWeEFosdGBAyGyYZugqCjkQ2Uf3EMIl6buhZjMMjzCPe150SQKZV5aLYZJLW8MrXJq2FBbc1HOVSDcfakt3E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_PSZXbl6OBP1tLQctMk-9KT3qKFAKQPJMFjeReV9nvclHS-C9c32yrFbQLcvFLs3jofjGMoeryolygPR6abV-Eppp016nu30hWw9lw_8OzWeEFosdGBAyGyYZugqCjkQ2Uf3EMIl6buhZjMMjzCPe150SQKZV5aLYZJLW8MrXJq2FBbc1HOVSDcfakt3E" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqFLx8h7vUa-uF_q74F1dQfRFvuE1TiSqR3St55ajs7UtZ0xjeZ7b3LZ-fazpPfiNx1UnZrI12lgN1IlNkN2ZKagkZsp2SWuUkOe7DNX4PdqgDI0eLR1nye_yAMPoe2TVCOyHuT6iEK1aqRIu1Dp6cgjXhbqkiJCl54otlYipkrne15x76EBPUnz07_XiA" style="margin-left: 1em; 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It was like Mortal Kombat in there!! HOLY COW!! There was a guy that wanted to get past me and my trolley and kept "hitting" me with his cart to let me know. I turned around and gave him the stink eye while he tried to tell me off. After he finally looked around me and noticed that I wasn't the one blocking things up (not the foreigner's fault LOL), he backed off. It was completely insane in there! But, the produce selection was worth it! We got quite the spread to try out for our New Year's Eve festivities! 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This was the most anticipated event for the littles! 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We tried Wallaby steaks and Kangaroo steaks. These were different than the sausages we had the other day. It was very dark meat, the wallaby was more grainy in texture (similar to liver, better flavor though), and the kangaroo meat tasted better overall and had a better texture to it.<p></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNwa5WR66trHuVt-byEOUsme-_rcXOs2FBY766RDcoB4rgLwhRLuCQjuUyTFTdbKTY-WSUjfAlQddNtNhxLN9nJvX-hS-6IsGWNDC-TvM3PA10UNat7lTwWNqbk_ENU7FCI32wLxAwPllCZLvzd7SszonoCTDR0q6OiRDHfSSHArBNMVXcKQUvG6WDAjUj" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNwa5WR66trHuVt-byEOUsme-_rcXOs2FBY766RDcoB4rgLwhRLuCQjuUyTFTdbKTY-WSUjfAlQddNtNhxLN9nJvX-hS-6IsGWNDC-TvM3PA10UNat7lTwWNqbk_ENU7FCI32wLxAwPllCZLvzd7SszonoCTDR0q6OiRDHfSSHArBNMVXcKQUvG6WDAjUj" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFJn-TTVKOPi9E-28nDhQdG5Z4NQSBJGZLlwtSwtdFXv2SBfacbN7SRHPzNVEm13O80ddhyRRszDO64Rn57XvqwFKMYVWBk3iVHQKPOgbFPY4InsxkSyqVAtWAtVj0EgP87Tzfz17qAp7YVsUwMbuB5JCOkGNW3SVG2a4TrvGdSMWepTw0TPUyf_nXX69H" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFJn-TTVKOPi9E-28nDhQdG5Z4NQSBJGZLlwtSwtdFXv2SBfacbN7SRHPzNVEm13O80ddhyRRszDO64Rn57XvqwFKMYVWBk3iVHQKPOgbFPY4InsxkSyqVAtWAtVj0EgP87Tzfz17qAp7YVsUwMbuB5JCOkGNW3SVG2a4TrvGdSMWepTw0TPUyf_nXX69H" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNIkwd20x3lEhVUe1PrfepKcVWzQEfurshZWAA68CxOhUmR7nH_YJZN1_lywpu9IeflT_qMQabKI5UsMRatOL5G5gwS9xlSL5mJzoDEuC_8OqGfjKSRLcqKgL6_OH92Z7cYGD1aHpZZ-vlMjS_YZWN13XWjNMFIkDGceJg4GtIT7kai7Gz9TdBnRL7zOqi" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNIkwd20x3lEhVUe1PrfepKcVWzQEfurshZWAA68CxOhUmR7nH_YJZN1_lywpu9IeflT_qMQabKI5UsMRatOL5G5gwS9xlSL5mJzoDEuC_8OqGfjKSRLcqKgL6_OH92Z7cYGD1aHpZZ-vlMjS_YZWN13XWjNMFIkDGceJg4GtIT7kai7Gz9TdBnRL7zOqi" width="180" /></a></div><br />Then we stayed up (or attempted to...or went to bed early...) and watched movies until the New Year, and then went to bed. Such a fun day!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-SIufpPzj4UyaNmDfmyCygY4CbAYqV-bdAU6hhKxuYHQnqNl7AB-wVvtJPB2yD7hCNw0bzgac5ZHRvF0Iy6Olzlr72W2x8JHl6Tu0RR-hfoJQUMWZW05fW34q4w-99qYf4SXBO4qLfYKe-fi1t4q6o_gGZaNWckHOgXRIO4-MfwLWTphOswlPTjIhbE_U" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-SIufpPzj4UyaNmDfmyCygY4CbAYqV-bdAU6hhKxuYHQnqNl7AB-wVvtJPB2yD7hCNw0bzgac5ZHRvF0Iy6Olzlr72W2x8JHl6Tu0RR-hfoJQUMWZW05fW34q4w-99qYf4SXBO4qLfYKe-fi1t4q6o_gGZaNWckHOgXRIO4-MfwLWTphOswlPTjIhbE_U" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNCguVnb7AjsV47MwwM1QijNwxG9EUECvEL5lkiFeiK4WZUN04EHeWKEy1Oh-gOGlF7fTUImqSRtjpaAKlfknsWLptl4lNqfNi2dDvfPyqw6KlKRsQTO6WccdSdrY9c4SovSLK3LcqsvdwCj4ODKEr9RZJQ78mWQRySBpRrw6r_qPgtAQCqnZIM9xl8iFd" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNCguVnb7AjsV47MwwM1QijNwxG9EUECvEL5lkiFeiK4WZUN04EHeWKEy1Oh-gOGlF7fTUImqSRtjpaAKlfknsWLptl4lNqfNi2dDvfPyqw6KlKRsQTO6WccdSdrY9c4SovSLK3LcqsvdwCj4ODKEr9RZJQ78mWQRySBpRrw6r_qPgtAQCqnZIM9xl8iFd" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-69312967145602274662023-12-30T14:29:00.003-07:002023-12-30T14:36:49.268-07:00Day 7: Sovereign Hills Mine Town<p> Today's adventure was a lot of fun and very interactive! While there were many that were sad about the deep sea fishing, we all agreed that this was a great replacement! It was quite a rainy and cold day today, so jackets were needed. Some of us *cough* me *cough* didn't bring any along, so we had to keep on the move to stay warm haha </p><p>It was a bit of a drive from Melbourne (about 2 hours one way) so we loaded up and headed out. The road signs are different here, but definitely self-explanatory. For instance, we have deer crossing signs, they have Kangaroo and Koala crossing signs. They can be quite dangerous to hit (more than just a bump and dent). They also have "Power Nap stations" where you can pull off and catch a snooze so you're not driving tired (if the sign says we need a Power Nap, then we must comply LOL)!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQSPrM1uYU1JNaheAZPIxAxqPhrN0YzUOvdYWwK1Rdc8gVCv6oyIcT7lAxabRVGBBCFuXVJ9CwjIInB0EDeeZp0bc2HffGMgXZbqM8T_nl8Ap6vxwRXh4GaqoQmmqbIkzqND97NvvUV8mBMUQQEKjT5MkoVSoeacBYkZZa0i43DRPTQ9pwSUS1_FKB3KDm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQSPrM1uYU1JNaheAZPIxAxqPhrN0YzUOvdYWwK1Rdc8gVCv6oyIcT7lAxabRVGBBCFuXVJ9CwjIInB0EDeeZp0bc2HffGMgXZbqM8T_nl8Ap6vxwRXh4GaqoQmmqbIkzqND97NvvUV8mBMUQQEKjT5MkoVSoeacBYkZZa0i43DRPTQ9pwSUS1_FKB3KDm" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtYs2blRDvjywyPxf5c-HwHMAS6xEc5BtBsOvU-CeUlh6ywl-187LQWZ2ABtw2EY_GPt7wVd0lLgn3uIn9WlQryduLy3WuJPmM9wKuXHJtdZIembSZI-_I4ilP-R6N6LfrUXdMLKfmB96LXf3ke8PEOiskW_FEkFwq9iQQtcjFHGisvFK0dJfvDUXLicUt" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtYs2blRDvjywyPxf5c-HwHMAS6xEc5BtBsOvU-CeUlh6ywl-187LQWZ2ABtw2EY_GPt7wVd0lLgn3uIn9WlQryduLy3WuJPmM9wKuXHJtdZIembSZI-_I4ilP-R6N6LfrUXdMLKfmB96LXf3ke8PEOiskW_FEkFwq9iQQtcjFHGisvFK0dJfvDUXLicUt" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjrZ65wgR2ZBU3iDZk7ziZJqQTgg7duQT195xmv7DzFQn-p6uHij-EJQIZ2dTGxDfTFxPJHJ_Zbxza_5DIujOQfywebjhqZPSq88fvgAWw5vC8MsjsVMY5UwLAjEJAZQylkbrKeLSpyUguuYTo4fPkyox_prrjbmqDeGdPb-cD779RR4LjHzCgBi_XQ8PY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjrZ65wgR2ZBU3iDZk7ziZJqQTgg7duQT195xmv7DzFQn-p6uHij-EJQIZ2dTGxDfTFxPJHJ_Zbxza_5DIujOQfywebjhqZPSq88fvgAWw5vC8MsjsVMY5UwLAjEJAZQylkbrKeLSpyUguuYTo4fPkyox_prrjbmqDeGdPb-cD779RR4LjHzCgBi_XQ8PY" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXvrtjhkJ_wg0rPy7J4YvvJvjGe-I-rRUhZTKnQRzHRkYg2AaJA4liYYcmO92YfAFKaJE_TxSWUhPtVLG80b7Zp3kwM0YkPm1VtXL7qXroF5mBht7LpqM4WWf-OV1gOW_VE26uL0JCdFiFKcnEAqT6R3u7e42d1ETeO4QrKeYrRCwxDfN40B4voTX2zIoA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXvrtjhkJ_wg0rPy7J4YvvJvjGe-I-rRUhZTKnQRzHRkYg2AaJA4liYYcmO92YfAFKaJE_TxSWUhPtVLG80b7Zp3kwM0YkPm1VtXL7qXroF5mBht7LpqM4WWf-OV1gOW_VE26uL0JCdFiFKcnEAqT6R3u7e42d1ETeO4QrKeYrRCwxDfN40B4voTX2zIoA" width="180" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqZB7dKxrZfpHh7-3bWheLddDXcrbq85A14RS7hjru_8P6xEssUjektZblUrGNl7gkaaWGhfbxJcMz_9V6J3c7QJRSr28nPuonXjt5_vNfrvLotKl1BhHmGrtVYiBPviZ7yCyeOTVJNNWTih589u-wwPKRgJhmi46ZA4_T_Ivp0sI9SfnYFlYg-8sUS9cs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqZB7dKxrZfpHh7-3bWheLddDXcrbq85A14RS7hjru_8P6xEssUjektZblUrGNl7gkaaWGhfbxJcMz_9V6J3c7QJRSr28nPuonXjt5_vNfrvLotKl1BhHmGrtVYiBPviZ7yCyeOTVJNNWTih589u-wwPKRgJhmi46ZA4_T_Ivp0sI9SfnYFlYg-8sUS9cs" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Sovereign Hills: this little town was a replica of the "old west" here. The employees/actors wore period appropriate clothing and walked among the crowds, chatting with everyone and staying in character the whole time. My theater loving kids were in heaven LOL They had marches of the military through the streets as well, so you could see how that might look. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoaqbgIg-B4a0yn4igmuVh7WHUIHHYxt6cFZyUfv-9QyzLC9X2j7fc7u6kV6fTcAB-ywU4uyrl8EJcI0ohPGgTuEw5GaVWn-KCC8j3weL1oSwshbNrokmgr_pf14XoGrNZD_TTZNOTeoCGwq1vJeYRRM5gsyIVGtMPJapu2rJpMR5hhiYhM891_9PrjPrb" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoaqbgIg-B4a0yn4igmuVh7WHUIHHYxt6cFZyUfv-9QyzLC9X2j7fc7u6kV6fTcAB-ywU4uyrl8EJcI0ohPGgTuEw5GaVWn-KCC8j3weL1oSwshbNrokmgr_pf14XoGrNZD_TTZNOTeoCGwq1vJeYRRM5gsyIVGtMPJapu2rJpMR5hhiYhM891_9PrjPrb" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-TFG7RJrXS9atj9P5hpkRX4u02iMGB5YKgM4UriaiNLaP_0UN-2lZ5mxRwBCq812ku6YA0uQDxL9aP0JRBGr1_q6qv_1c20mrnorqc1hKjJsyAk2ccbeU3HBPcNQ9TGBDaSU1_9SiWOw0ixoqnb2niZHN8qyk6j1g20EgWi2fdg6SlThTQUVASGsJR9CY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-TFG7RJrXS9atj9P5hpkRX4u02iMGB5YKgM4UriaiNLaP_0UN-2lZ5mxRwBCq812ku6YA0uQDxL9aP0JRBGr1_q6qv_1c20mrnorqc1hKjJsyAk2ccbeU3HBPcNQ9TGBDaSU1_9SiWOw0ixoqnb2niZHN8qyk6j1g20EgWi2fdg6SlThTQUVASGsJR9CY" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVPaei9obitLdBGbwuQEythEUhOuopwBWgEUByoVU7rzK_Jp2mXvAXkGjvBI7EIy9c27XGfRf0qjfJHrJ0IE0oaJyHYsw7IPlbxGcGFsCNMkOY2D3G9zlUSMCGwtt_OjS-bxLsBkgyjEVXBKkQLvXUs-KEVcL7xdJeJ8uHTjt2OXjY3fpy51UTb-1ASF5x" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVPaei9obitLdBGbwuQEythEUhOuopwBWgEUByoVU7rzK_Jp2mXvAXkGjvBI7EIy9c27XGfRf0qjfJHrJ0IE0oaJyHYsw7IPlbxGcGFsCNMkOY2D3G9zlUSMCGwtt_OjS-bxLsBkgyjEVXBKkQLvXUs-KEVcL7xdJeJ8uHTjt2OXjY3fpy51UTb-1ASF5x" width="180" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVOi-YcUAABKBgOKFDl5onA8OP5KXAlqCXNLHwcMh-a2oN4_jOC5bkzkjWuQjn_LJBM4gCRuykH1RLCQHNlu6wPayTLTrQUDSeikYvpk0Psx_O8GoZ0l9z7dSSkPysVBXzGUhwLwT_U344SK5VW4aFq9I9rnKA-uHMBYSAfavHej6jCUWqV7rD9YN5GktD" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVOi-YcUAABKBgOKFDl5onA8OP5KXAlqCXNLHwcMh-a2oN4_jOC5bkzkjWuQjn_LJBM4gCRuykH1RLCQHNlu6wPayTLTrQUDSeikYvpk0Psx_O8GoZ0l9z7dSSkPysVBXzGUhwLwT_U344SK5VW4aFq9I9rnKA-uHMBYSAfavHej6jCUWqV7rD9YN5GktD" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvyOvh7txLIDsPWeYux8eEn36m8mIls3_tlPUYum5gHhB9kVq5PNBMKfvfxHC2ntIElbJ8FjjTyA6CYS9US5qcVyBxBeCsO3ZcXL_X7dvmzvCADvPFzSZ0Lhbm98Un5A6dhRPDQCnvEcV6Dqk6PHtz3hi0tCnW55okUmBEYd4M_EJzoAamBnJ_rrt27N0E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvyOvh7txLIDsPWeYux8eEn36m8mIls3_tlPUYum5gHhB9kVq5PNBMKfvfxHC2ntIElbJ8FjjTyA6CYS9US5qcVyBxBeCsO3ZcXL_X7dvmzvCADvPFzSZ0Lhbm98Un5A6dhRPDQCnvEcV6Dqk6PHtz3hi0tCnW55okUmBEYd4M_EJzoAamBnJ_rrt27N0E" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLqS70aV2mjbrnw1Z9r9RWci0_vrEJPMYvoBX6B3MGmmbKE6rRKqBXYN09tsQ0Q2nvuWTKV2q0m3jiF1T8T_WDle2bKQgEgLQ-dxint7NRzRIAzwJRultBZEvJlNekhy4DMaVZQEjG7KrEOI0__2-QTh51D7pRxamu6a92hrbSFlSW7WLi_mcnI8v0nKRP" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLqS70aV2mjbrnw1Z9r9RWci0_vrEJPMYvoBX6B3MGmmbKE6rRKqBXYN09tsQ0Q2nvuWTKV2q0m3jiF1T8T_WDle2bKQgEgLQ-dxint7NRzRIAzwJRultBZEvJlNekhy4DMaVZQEjG7KrEOI0__2-QTh51D7pRxamu6a92hrbSFlSW7WLi_mcnI8v0nKRP" width="180" /></a></div><br /></div><p></p><p>They had old store fronts and shops where you could go in and look at trinkets from the time periods and even purchase replicas to take home. They had old games and toys from the era - a peg with a cup on top with a string and ball attached where you have to try and catch the ball in the cup, Chinese checkers peg boards, marbles, jump ropes, etc. There were leather working shops, and candy shops, and so many fun things to look at! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJnoK-1C0vsSRrwm4zzKOi6FskDfXeXEztNApe6176T89fpiaScmihaoAsWqlC_Unvf1IhG8K50MJDQPxQiGQj8mhrsWOyUxLyvMjAT7DnFrU-tWV3FurZlIDUlaGAnCpNGHE-ikv_ABEFxDwT2L6N8lIf4boAD7QKip6obgC5kxvQs5oDgTg5afx0qjIY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJnoK-1C0vsSRrwm4zzKOi6FskDfXeXEztNApe6176T89fpiaScmihaoAsWqlC_Unvf1IhG8K50MJDQPxQiGQj8mhrsWOyUxLyvMjAT7DnFrU-tWV3FurZlIDUlaGAnCpNGHE-ikv_ABEFxDwT2L6N8lIf4boAD7QKip6obgC5kxvQs5oDgTg5afx0qjIY" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPwFjSgvOW_UFXMKiax_LP9ndU27K0D1yMZV1DsWVUquLH7lI_60bdg6QV7-N5g-0QnljkXPk0Lae7cL_Lzx6fZg9cAGuKW1Br9AzC7W5cI4_bZ_hSLvkY4pGzYLoRh_i1x_eJgujHWBjHYZ60YlfUfWZqtRFQd-3wp2WJnksp9fe5OrTBdiYZlIZ5eWol" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPwFjSgvOW_UFXMKiax_LP9ndU27K0D1yMZV1DsWVUquLH7lI_60bdg6QV7-N5g-0QnljkXPk0Lae7cL_Lzx6fZg9cAGuKW1Br9AzC7W5cI4_bZ_hSLvkY4pGzYLoRh_i1x_eJgujHWBjHYZ60YlfUfWZqtRFQd-3wp2WJnksp9fe5OrTBdiYZlIZ5eWol" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4GmPR_XVCv3KmT2hUtn53pH97cP7AbaM_ee4DX8By1ulcgVnMsvfVqPZKoIjB3sivjNENV-S_fbBhPBXsDwkceHN-uVUy9moHxYQl91YlMZR3vkEPq_UhR5LGS48jmVUak4beuinEdWQeY2jl7az8VfJjm7KpgiFfd7X2yWprZUpeLG7aZOev0-C9XNZ1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4GmPR_XVCv3KmT2hUtn53pH97cP7AbaM_ee4DX8By1ulcgVnMsvfVqPZKoIjB3sivjNENV-S_fbBhPBXsDwkceHN-uVUy9moHxYQl91YlMZR3vkEPq_UhR5LGS48jmVUak4beuinEdWQeY2jl7az8VfJjm7KpgiFfd7X2yWprZUpeLG7aZOev0-C9XNZ1" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinIY3qqowuRfOhxZWzOehoXiNhMXBK8_xWehePNorVJYznqOq0zdwWfgOq2IcNqR6_qU1rEJ46j6f8qxfwTG6U6hLnRNX4PN5ZKkKoBF4eTRO4_PIRiZcjXqsSAgDANjX7MTiUuN9APn5Kdp0VlCzq62ane71swTgCkqQG7ypSEPb8tz_vrgaPZaQCP2Dy" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinIY3qqowuRfOhxZWzOehoXiNhMXBK8_xWehePNorVJYznqOq0zdwWfgOq2IcNqR6_qU1rEJ46j6f8qxfwTG6U6hLnRNX4PN5ZKkKoBF4eTRO4_PIRiZcjXqsSAgDANjX7MTiUuN9APn5Kdp0VlCzq62ane71swTgCkqQG7ypSEPb8tz_vrgaPZaQCP2Dy" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEil12Ik0I4QqJpqOmrUrH35J0zyjvTPEQeTTZCC7P1WnKGXFvOG-c8DuSokPnG8gUUO89zJfiN7aPUPbbqkHLkJV1rxATWnOxTA4R_icsfEiXh_m7l1vFnO2DhVa1wmq_htOymrhk1drlahPbUS3GObZ4MvNSEVZykOe78RnDBfZhUw40GIhsh0MW9zepBL" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEil12Ik0I4QqJpqOmrUrH35J0zyjvTPEQeTTZCC7P1WnKGXFvOG-c8DuSokPnG8gUUO89zJfiN7aPUPbbqkHLkJV1rxATWnOxTA4R_icsfEiXh_m7l1vFnO2DhVa1wmq_htOymrhk1drlahPbUS3GObZ4MvNSEVZykOe78RnDBfZhUw40GIhsh0MW9zepBL" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This scale was broken so you could choose what weight you wanted it to show - my kids had fun with that one LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5V3BT1f_G0a4o_NMBhU7Gqq_RGcZtADupS2TiNM0npjxXUuvlJeu_Ul-BOnk-CC9BRVGGdBPkWWv-QzrctvCUuDu8waC3T-HccRpdABII3o0GKKtTslcAEqchVcQ1N09XBWQ8GzLwSsKA-vaJaZtU-LeWmT6qXQSU8B6YC36Lb78HwEjSkwzzC2GQd7Ih" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5V3BT1f_G0a4o_NMBhU7Gqq_RGcZtADupS2TiNM0npjxXUuvlJeu_Ul-BOnk-CC9BRVGGdBPkWWv-QzrctvCUuDu8waC3T-HccRpdABII3o0GKKtTslcAEqchVcQ1N09XBWQ8GzLwSsKA-vaJaZtU-LeWmT6qXQSU8B6YC36Lb78HwEjSkwzzC2GQd7Ih" width="180" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>They had presentations of what. life was like in the "old west" times, and what the immigrations were like back then. The Asian culture dates back to this time frame, when many would come here to help mine for gold, but were unfairly taxed just for being Chinese (there are records of this, and its just sad to realize this is part of history...we live and learn). </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1dGKLw_Tl24TqNkdPV8YpQ7Sq7Km2G_IZ0tzZdNz5ylnlXZentzX1rYyXRA24hnvb3Ar4RU0ze2F4vQQJ2GEIU7xji-k87wM-jhxDDp9FgdRAI3dxQRxtLXNFG1OjsmU6Th1vYhm3vNNbaB7dNMeT3stdAWKqJgBAcA65CnV5CGJInOz3IA_OUdzKCgCj" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1dGKLw_Tl24TqNkdPV8YpQ7Sq7Km2G_IZ0tzZdNz5ylnlXZentzX1rYyXRA24hnvb3Ar4RU0ze2F4vQQJ2GEIU7xji-k87wM-jhxDDp9FgdRAI3dxQRxtLXNFG1OjsmU6Th1vYhm3vNNbaB7dNMeT3stdAWKqJgBAcA65CnV5CGJInOz3IA_OUdzKCgCj" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiY9AXW5jCiWytFFfLsS0qgzBCD4tSYmQOlb0Aya1tf2SskG7LUKHOiyjyQR9tpDbACEDLTgAzcYgx9cDtIYId3ozcXGygAeKvgFP2tkder_GGZ_nn3OwVyihT2wwfJlbm1rdhs-Vy8tQQy4USre3IbDVbI_xOUfEcYwga4NEEm30ALwb8QDsxzGgTEfn-K" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiY9AXW5jCiWytFFfLsS0qgzBCD4tSYmQOlb0Aya1tf2SskG7LUKHOiyjyQR9tpDbACEDLTgAzcYgx9cDtIYId3ozcXGygAeKvgFP2tkder_GGZ_nn3OwVyihT2wwfJlbm1rdhs-Vy8tQQy4USre3IbDVbI_xOUfEcYwga4NEEm30ALwb8QDsxzGgTEfn-K" width="180" /></a></div><br />They had a stream in the middle of the town where you could pan for gold - they let you keep what you find. Chris took some of the kids over there toward the end of the day and they struck it rich! <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpg5xz54-5nJJlM08Rb9qw5qM7CxycwMDQ03eiLXqB-SfnK-sJAqMQwV8ymNMoZj0PHxfFNfdDuonZTlegBXRLF6s0PPZE_IOnjYvsZelSIakslupGL2J7LTfrNXx7nGIzx5Bz9WnY9jgov8wBREcLBfCpdn3-WKlMvmTyZUZMi36ATxRQ0E4YO4jvELd-" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpg5xz54-5nJJlM08Rb9qw5qM7CxycwMDQ03eiLXqB-SfnK-sJAqMQwV8ymNMoZj0PHxfFNfdDuonZTlegBXRLF6s0PPZE_IOnjYvsZelSIakslupGL2J7LTfrNXx7nGIzx5Bz9WnY9jgov8wBREcLBfCpdn3-WKlMvmTyZUZMi36ATxRQ0E4YO4jvELd-" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvP0r_es7lH3rEelV32MfouQckPkGJQKMkKz_nksH6wXgcyotVfbE_0MIXZ4hc5MkSyWHuNP38-uNx8TVJtk1C1KPsrwqMbK9T7Cm2NpgR8pBVZyQDRuBoRgCMutE59qHJaZX_fHFQjhPMoj2Dio7_ATF4ed45VwNjgQzoNIt1JgE8GtVyHOTrn3edXVac" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvP0r_es7lH3rEelV32MfouQckPkGJQKMkKz_nksH6wXgcyotVfbE_0MIXZ4hc5MkSyWHuNP38-uNx8TVJtk1C1KPsrwqMbK9T7Cm2NpgR8pBVZyQDRuBoRgCMutE59qHJaZX_fHFQjhPMoj2Dio7_ATF4ed45VwNjgQzoNIt1JgE8GtVyHOTrn3edXVac" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgijPt7fUq7_lGOr94S4SX_F63cTSkBvbZTLalCMhEEw-YSSKZOO0tNj1o8Y99DLMbDqaiGJ6MK_ZMH0eHm4951tUnyJB1dcv1b0pXN7l3trZpcg5R2Ko8ARpo1SkIK1u6IvSUBCpZhWITJaMvTD5Hqup8a1lMhEV9l7GL9vpZ7qZR_2uaos93mpZgHP8v3" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgijPt7fUq7_lGOr94S4SX_F63cTSkBvbZTLalCMhEEw-YSSKZOO0tNj1o8Y99DLMbDqaiGJ6MK_ZMH0eHm4951tUnyJB1dcv1b0pXN7l3trZpcg5R2Ko8ARpo1SkIK1u6IvSUBCpZhWITJaMvTD5Hqup8a1lMhEV9l7GL9vpZ7qZR_2uaos93mpZgHP8v3" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifh7EzdODkm8fCGp315T1NhRm_tAN4bMV7C8UhYuH0ITuNGKfScJQ7kk35_D6x0xohyYTGgqjjORXV_Jb7jh_FQFKgVHeToeN8VLJIBxOQpAEZkD6qg_Hm-qXI_lJsSgA_sZ3qfR81y1EBfl8C41PpCtjl2MnD1J8Rlc8c0ibtxW8m6BzvVJPKmBOhMHlb" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifh7EzdODkm8fCGp315T1NhRm_tAN4bMV7C8UhYuH0ITuNGKfScJQ7kk35_D6x0xohyYTGgqjjORXV_Jb7jh_FQFKgVHeToeN8VLJIBxOQpAEZkD6qg_Hm-qXI_lJsSgA_sZ3qfR81y1EBfl8C41PpCtjl2MnD1J8Rlc8c0ibtxW8m6BzvVJPKmBOhMHlb" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTc08hRq1Zhrafbn-XN9AJXghKWKeip6N5iaIramI8m-rltCMLYSr3RaWMEkhUaly-Mzm7uygEzIhYLzvSiYNoNzmJ4enE-G6e-c7iLpbhJpp0V4NitV-Mo50pvT32gAjINw6JnL4GQd6z1228ypY4Pkq7O-hMw2W6mn24MF-EdotyMYuzMraJXUiBSxBc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTc08hRq1Zhrafbn-XN9AJXghKWKeip6N5iaIramI8m-rltCMLYSr3RaWMEkhUaly-Mzm7uygEzIhYLzvSiYNoNzmJ4enE-G6e-c7iLpbhJpp0V4NitV-Mo50pvT32gAjINw6JnL4GQd6z1228ypY4Pkq7O-hMw2W6mn24MF-EdotyMYuzMraJXUiBSxBc" width="180" /></a></div><br />The rest of us went back up by the shops to the theater and saw a hilarious magic show, and then a couple of our crew rode the carriage ride around the town. We also had lunch here and there was a HUGE interactive playground the kids could run around in. There was a life size chess game (we didn't get a picture of that one, sorry), sculptures the kids could climb on and play around, and a pond to run around. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5PjHJ_IeftbETc8kZFg72oAN6caN9Df7CphaM1OF4S-dQ1rjEJNADdq_5D3g5_r9dikRKVbJIOD3ECy8wd4-vbDD2_cUAxksTQcR48LL9RrqveRnZTSs6WyA0a-6lPY63T5E0IAHwuYtTPycQdjf6VzHHmpr1gCXXPJF3-X44pN6dROfU6CEAYm8S_frE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5PjHJ_IeftbETc8kZFg72oAN6caN9Df7CphaM1OF4S-dQ1rjEJNADdq_5D3g5_r9dikRKVbJIOD3ECy8wd4-vbDD2_cUAxksTQcR48LL9RrqveRnZTSs6WyA0a-6lPY63T5E0IAHwuYtTPycQdjf6VzHHmpr1gCXXPJF3-X44pN6dROfU6CEAYm8S_frE" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLxHLHBXem-nMEnRaIQUtfr2xIRRkwg-O_VBR_MxIWWa9NFAmKjhGwvilNArGEHwr3p7WRwZNF_u0O5sBVvcVW83qdcsXq5A59IzHngM0ITqJkBsdPNU9K2P5XCxBBVkk2gkUTgbmAXz4nTGxQ0MgKkU5WqVQFD7vkO14BgwTqd66eeQSTbldbpbfcPplL" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Oh my goodness, the excitement was palpable! We arrived there and were a little surprised that we were half an hour early to when the sanctuary opened. Aw well, that just means we were first in line to check in LOL We got to see the orchard they have to help feed their koala herd.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxSn1YOix4ojKnIuJHMa4mAavwvVdkYNl9QmbVjv9Ypn3vADJ9nL_NEaz3-Iw3GOceVzQV9nRsKkxrmuB_zBZqkpTL3Y6AxXSuQA6aUYZ8vI3MchPontD757uic4BRljEFyV0pACgeDGSdUmhN4XCINyoKAEsdbX8yCEJqL3vveOs2Yoridzs8xkw1oijY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxSn1YOix4ojKnIuJHMa4mAavwvVdkYNl9QmbVjv9Ypn3vADJ9nL_NEaz3-Iw3GOceVzQV9nRsKkxrmuB_zBZqkpTL3Y6AxXSuQA6aUYZ8vI3MchPontD757uic4BRljEFyV0pACgeDGSdUmhN4XCINyoKAEsdbX8yCEJqL3vveOs2Yoridzs8xkw1oijY" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKRKGECgkAa8pjGh_qmEwGKNJh25zk4vNjhFo3nEBsrGY95_ja1uBFpAAb5CJhjZZE5qxvQDrTO9Jq09ZG1Vz3832ebxmA_0LH1bJw9awHm4Kz9qmaW77PVUWRFkqoaFL9llJMIqYswV3eKy2Iwunb1TPSb8zShHtcsc_jcFAxIhfQ0w4jda1EKx6jNbxb" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKRKGECgkAa8pjGh_qmEwGKNJh25zk4vNjhFo3nEBsrGY95_ja1uBFpAAb5CJhjZZE5qxvQDrTO9Jq09ZG1Vz3832ebxmA_0LH1bJw9awHm4Kz9qmaW77PVUWRFkqoaFL9llJMIqYswV3eKy2Iwunb1TPSb8zShHtcsc_jcFAxIhfQ0w4jda1EKx6jNbxb" width="180" /></a></div><br />I'd be lying if I said just my kids were in heaven - we were ALL in heaven! 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They allow you to purchase a small cup of food for the ducks, kangaroos, and wallabies that you encounter along the way. Every so often, food gets dropped into the pens and they love it (even though it's not necessarily what their diet includes lol they still love the treat). <p></p><p>We came to the koala habitat and, oh my goodness, we just upped the excitement about 10 notches! We have a BUNCH of koala lovers among us, so there was a bit of squealing and pointing and jumping and clapping HAHA I'm sure we were a sight to behold LOL We got in our queue for our appointment to hang out and pet the koalas. We were hoping to be able to hold them, but they have had to be strict with not overwhelming the sweet creatures, so we most definitely settled with petting them! One person at a time was allowed in to pet them, and then at the end, we were able to gather for a group photo, so long as no one touched her during that time. Meet Mally - she was so thrilled being in there with us, mainly because of the treats she got (you'll see here looking off to the side for more snacks in a couple photos).</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjevjg9InJvWoRhE-_8H-Y-yeOEiR5RV9b6NWCOq_Y24NUA5rX3nYqtqDplSs32DwehS3gKdnumMB_waShUo6mbbHl2tOTGKOi_XKkwozNW1A8hql89FglBuiEcljcNrabpbiJKkswpYcAFlSwPw0CdgRP5JhrodFqg-tFYiGAxcDiaj_gNAmG9Y71sRrK9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1183" data-original-width="1179" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjevjg9InJvWoRhE-_8H-Y-yeOEiR5RV9b6NWCOq_Y24NUA5rX3nYqtqDplSs32DwehS3gKdnumMB_waShUo6mbbHl2tOTGKOi_XKkwozNW1A8hql89FglBuiEcljcNrabpbiJKkswpYcAFlSwPw0CdgRP5JhrodFqg-tFYiGAxcDiaj_gNAmG9Y71sRrK9" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXacdOaGbRUHX0TYKBy6OFcZ3yoT0bpb3RFObUOnKPenkhaJ4L2DAMacgkby1fUtCLc0Wwbxx1ZoS1tI38eVbSzHJgv73Ju-Xxw76DHgkmdWkna5KGUG0BiUWZck2xs7O2D8sFgkR0mOZLOM8VWxvZINBMLRfV4W_7imVGBd25jtRd1xGZK28ahexI1ZRN" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Looking at koalas, we almost thought they'd be a little wiry feeling, but oh no! They are so so soft! Fluffy and soft, they reminded us of sherpa blankets (the ones that haven't been through the wash yet). These are very sweet animals that we were so glad to have interacted with.<p></p><p>After that appointment, we proceeded to walk through the sanctuary and found some wallabies and kangaroos. They loved the foods that we offered them, and they are also soft (not quite as fluffy soft as koalas, but still soft to the touch). They have a fence line that prevents people from going into their trees where they like to take breaks from the crowds, but the roos and wallabies are still able to hop on out for a visit if they wish to.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhc4fTid7pV_XG6Ztm3ISlyVzcKcySg2-VzR9s4JaMfEslqt_HYfOG5KGVAxQV7UycGA8xB7r_4aagXEgW5lvfy8YE4gRQiv2-f521y8B-nfH4Vn8qzmOZgoRMAxwf0xyV2jrDZ7xMGNFUPfZxwYYCcdIk3z9kGzRWFWktpNimRljQp4KJ2G3oVIIGRN1DY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhc4fTid7pV_XG6Ztm3ISlyVzcKcySg2-VzR9s4JaMfEslqt_HYfOG5KGVAxQV7UycGA8xB7r_4aagXEgW5lvfy8YE4gRQiv2-f521y8B-nfH4Vn8qzmOZgoRMAxwf0xyV2jrDZ7xMGNFUPfZxwYYCcdIk3z9kGzRWFWktpNimRljQp4KJ2G3oVIIGRN1DY" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjl_qSn0Wb_hNm8-RS8elVbzlS3TTMXBytRO5gNN_xs3SV_RtfrImeGQPFxPj7fYfRhj_U-vjG5PT2bWjkDddoahRwZUkyuAIxtnbtoun0mGK9FhKBe627a1C7VlsbYQwc7DYkGhoIMNPcomxpUhx0glWEzr6sLttrpypMQq_NgftqA6cs_UrM96k38_anx" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We didn't converge to eat together this time, so I didn't get to see what everyone else chose but Terra and I enjoyed our lunch of fried chicken and chips!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoJDJuDJSbNF8lctX0z4-u0MJg8a9pyUUQBqeD1ffvDQRZWsVKBlHYWKEQoEe340_bINUX3HsZa6P0S9lSHB5VwMtA6ESPtNA7MZsSNkHpufv--xJx1_abCbC-uFNScYMwOUJhOLt3WJ2SaZgRYTv12dGaE8sbnnk5aFgOvXN0iFWsgqc8t0F8lYHtEXDm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoJDJuDJSbNF8lctX0z4-u0MJg8a9pyUUQBqeD1ffvDQRZWsVKBlHYWKEQoEe340_bINUX3HsZa6P0S9lSHB5VwMtA6ESPtNA7MZsSNkHpufv--xJx1_abCbC-uFNScYMwOUJhOLt3WJ2SaZgRYTv12dGaE8sbnnk5aFgOvXN0iFWsgqc8t0F8lYHtEXDm" width="180" /></a></div><br />When we were finished with lunch and a small shopping trip, we decided to head home. Chris noticed a sign on our first night here and decided to ask me on a date - a river cruise on the Yarra river! It was so fun and it was nice to not have to have eyes on everyone for a minute. This is very different than our trip a year and a half ago, when it was just us two. While it's still so much fun, and I wouldn't change anything about this trip, it's much more exhausting trying to keep track of everyone! 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So, a "kid counsel" was called and the kids got to choose what the replacement experience would be. Tomorrow, we're off to a gold mine village, where they dress for the time period of the Australian gold rush and we get to pan for gold! So much fun! Can't wait!<p></p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-54828251309696101522023-12-28T13:23:00.002-07:002023-12-28T13:23:34.607-07:00Day 5: Temple, Beach, Relaxing<p>I forgot to share a bit from yesterday! Oops! Celeste found a pine cone and wanted to keep it. We didn't think customs would let us through with it, so we offered to take a pic of her with it instead. She reluctantly complied. But, seriously, check out this pine cone! It's HUGE!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1vYiaBlGjvklD1vSOGeCBcsOH2i2kMlgArIIQCmpQ5KKyulCC4ef-EwDlAg-65DR8HRlgcKOvtWjBet-ixDXPV4cwehM-kNWlakpYoeR8N7067q_6gmFND0IQJ204XC5MiYwD5FGC9uXV-VY3bttU2vHSaTddq7aNR6Mw1eOaI4HPb9LYiQcI6_5Pxq66" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1vYiaBlGjvklD1vSOGeCBcsOH2i2kMlgArIIQCmpQ5KKyulCC4ef-EwDlAg-65DR8HRlgcKOvtWjBet-ixDXPV4cwehM-kNWlakpYoeR8N7067q_6gmFND0IQJ204XC5MiYwD5FGC9uXV-VY3bttU2vHSaTddq7aNR6Mw1eOaI4HPb9LYiQcI6_5Pxq66" width="180" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjX-sVOKJXE23cDhAuwMUo76sU9H_AMbgebEFRRTZi7PrjMKrGzYNmBUoTzaSs_ZddPRgofhTckSx5Y_G8rqTYSGUqoalxV1CrNk3SXH5ddtN0Zg3nYhL76J5ekdARmds3YqQya_wnKAng5NvUMwebIKDGUCcdsp3oIhSwbZSU37E5JvTSyJvGV98UENFJs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjX-sVOKJXE23cDhAuwMUo76sU9H_AMbgebEFRRTZi7PrjMKrGzYNmBUoTzaSs_ZddPRgofhTckSx5Y_G8rqTYSGUqoalxV1CrNk3SXH5ddtN0Zg3nYhL76J5ekdARmds3YqQya_wnKAng5NvUMwebIKDGUCcdsp3oIhSwbZSU37E5JvTSyJvGV98UENFJs" width="180" /></a></div><p></p><p>After the eventful day yesterday, we decided that a day of resting was in order. We still wanted to do things, just scale it back a bit. A few of us hopped on over to the temple (AND, one of our crew drove on the left side of the road...legally this time LOL)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEge_Dazudn_bZ5s2u_N19TB3HBKO3tm-5T3ZZEGNED2EFlMkU5oJ7ApNfWzjgcC3v-n0PLj1yyfRigQqLkTwEivX6WZNYBolz0fZ3sD2R0gkdMdfa5BMRFOgNI42J9mC0wHY4-kPqvroBtDfKHgftoORbRYhCn7wcfPF_57DHX5URBv-zoVZjsZxpey9joJ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEge_Dazudn_bZ5s2u_N19TB3HBKO3tm-5T3ZZEGNED2EFlMkU5oJ7ApNfWzjgcC3v-n0PLj1yyfRigQqLkTwEivX6WZNYBolz0fZ3sD2R0gkdMdfa5BMRFOgNI42J9mC0wHY4-kPqvroBtDfKHgftoORbRYhCn7wcfPF_57DHX5URBv-zoVZjsZxpey9joJ" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNV-zrWUerOWO7vQKDjFfiK5ze8QuJr4zcVlp8MeFCWz6s3WlwdvvXAUztT2DSy23UEyIvQVatULfA2yghGHLpgDZ9q4Fxmcb50QbbpqGNK1p-mZF0WigDqMfuqppm8i7mfzAtWkja8eJkjobEE3l_o3OAXWg4pKYtkGjpKWTnhi7fEWDwKj-OiGgZT1xv" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2569" data-original-width="1185" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNV-zrWUerOWO7vQKDjFfiK5ze8QuJr4zcVlp8MeFCWz6s3WlwdvvXAUztT2DSy23UEyIvQVatULfA2yghGHLpgDZ9q4Fxmcb50QbbpqGNK1p-mZF0WigDqMfuqppm8i7mfzAtWkja8eJkjobEE3l_o3OAXWg4pKYtkGjpKWTnhi7fEWDwKj-OiGgZT1xv" width="111" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqbgKjfZMttmbmmlE521RjxlQHRCM6BoIB_Oz2hl0OECwRsTrlqAV9lMJZBdykc5O7DFg5EgUzW0T95RW8DtzYV6WXCZpKK8ifv128EqcxzaRieK2PylWzlhLGG7EnasuPffwRVf_3P4maNBbuR_8UF35JBNUMiPQKXHekfsNu_hSJDNVYgopERZtzmlah" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1395" data-original-width="3025" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqbgKjfZMttmbmmlE521RjxlQHRCM6BoIB_Oz2hl0OECwRsTrlqAV9lMJZBdykc5O7DFg5EgUzW0T95RW8DtzYV6WXCZpKK8ifv128EqcxzaRieK2PylWzlhLGG7EnasuPffwRVf_3P4maNBbuR_8UF35JBNUMiPQKXHekfsNu_hSJDNVYgopERZtzmlah" width="320" /></a></div><br />We got to go to the hardware store here so we could fix a couple things that needed some attention around the house. It's like Home Depot, but apparently people here don't get snacky or thirsty when doing their home improvement projects. We couldn't find a snack or drink at ALL in that store haha Their stores are very compartmentalized around here. We came home and grabbed some lunch and then, those that felt rested up enough trotted off to the beach for some fun. There are a few of us here that decided to stay behind and rest up a bit more.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdcAwZlheLSFfX-ySN69tBMwRjAoL69lj786de--YtfQK66I9_FcoaW-d0_xpKGHDtMrywZ72IvUfTRd5bZz7qzwFDnaG0eFvkvsrO9ruK_WP_FRFFa3t-msyVxGGVPsYniaqIHkjpQbp4Ss_lExPGgGfHLkOePEbt24nK5q4ruNuKk-G322p7wveWNpYp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdcAwZlheLSFfX-ySN69tBMwRjAoL69lj786de--YtfQK66I9_FcoaW-d0_xpKGHDtMrywZ72IvUfTRd5bZz7qzwFDnaG0eFvkvsrO9ruK_WP_FRFFa3t-msyVxGGVPsYniaqIHkjpQbp4Ss_lExPGgGfHLkOePEbt24nK5q4ruNuKk-G322p7wveWNpYp" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHleMmp3mb2y87JJGo2yfk5DwHmuSfqMQAliD_6UFe-iEIgk3WU7WbouSpzZfJPJDhAHXqSPc-t_fZiaJsk4lMGSASc9LMXosjkZWiamOenIgvoOb8p1qjq_5NQng33vHcCbGlMp-zsaEPR9LF1UdclPAZdQS6wryLV6j1td6wJomLGCO9GpA5r_dI-gAA" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Kangaroo and wallaby. The general consensus was it was ok - not the worst we've had but not our mostest favorite. The texture was what got me the most. It's a combination of liver and ground up mushy jerky. Kangaroo tastes better than wallaby, just fyi LOL For dessert, we had Pavlova. SO DELICIOUS!!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaYDEOFo4kSWeymLB4gIXl1pJNyjHferdX3JyWXQ_JL36XDXa2PBGe-5-Qpj0wA_dZkoeHOC8VTvUACmFCpKskyMHpusort2ONbRsKX9CHDaK_bbn6HJgnbbV9mbr5YGdjJPevk8PndrRqNtFeiEtrG3BGgsbHel_NUzSu8iGlr8M_9fzdLnxssoc7REAK" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaYDEOFo4kSWeymLB4gIXl1pJNyjHferdX3JyWXQ_JL36XDXa2PBGe-5-Qpj0wA_dZkoeHOC8VTvUACmFCpKskyMHpusort2ONbRsKX9CHDaK_bbn6HJgnbbV9mbr5YGdjJPevk8PndrRqNtFeiEtrG3BGgsbHel_NUzSu8iGlr8M_9fzdLnxssoc7REAK" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br />We then got to have Christmas #2 with our little miss Emily since she's home now! We got to see her open her fun gifts and, I do believe we tuckered her out!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpOHyzcU8CzvWt1W6oGfhedJZ-MBCXPrXYQbrltNp4Dy4Vc-P03Vt7RhaAkBnJyXNEyvYkLJuCwsr_CTm6I-8yBjyPWCz2gZATqaK5dr4JnBDWIRkQd9Oad9bx43VkwVmTrt6489L0OvTUz1Bprx4uuuJ4jixydwnvo0Pr9NOiyqhphgpB52uSM9bZpOk9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpOHyzcU8CzvWt1W6oGfhedJZ-MBCXPrXYQbrltNp4Dy4Vc-P03Vt7RhaAkBnJyXNEyvYkLJuCwsr_CTm6I-8yBjyPWCz2gZATqaK5dr4JnBDWIRkQd9Oad9bx43VkwVmTrt6489L0OvTUz1Bprx4uuuJ4jixydwnvo0Pr9NOiyqhphgpB52uSM9bZpOk9" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr5buY_E2MUGdeRoR6fhtwdOsr_8XKetFC14wGeG1IhLK3GZcVA8ksNW3zPbnxXz70aES0J_5-hA0Cs71izyFKKLpDO_b5ierKEpuNFdmoLMVrwx0fyEjVyCu4CynR5nvMrx-TJfOKDiu8ar6wsHGypwyyFz2Su_shTzBQK9I_DjuKkF-VSTogBfDsPa_g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr5buY_E2MUGdeRoR6fhtwdOsr_8XKetFC14wGeG1IhLK3GZcVA8ksNW3zPbnxXz70aES0J_5-hA0Cs71izyFKKLpDO_b5ierKEpuNFdmoLMVrwx0fyEjVyCu4CynR5nvMrx-TJfOKDiu8ar6wsHGypwyyFz2Su_shTzBQK9I_DjuKkF-VSTogBfDsPa_g" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJMT3N-13ZTMJzC_5z_MtXNnKGrzvIaXblJRCEsnXr5mIYlGjrjFAwOqYzqKoWbtzbSezaqv1Qw9fKMMBV16HxSgPSyEO3SDv_IB-BwSWSvFsALlqU5pCkH6OIp0JVReHjvYql7pZCuREGh071GJRZ8kgnDjBrm2ioL0typEwpJBYDC1byNjzv9mY_JENu" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJMT3N-13ZTMJzC_5z_MtXNnKGrzvIaXblJRCEsnXr5mIYlGjrjFAwOqYzqKoWbtzbSezaqv1Qw9fKMMBV16HxSgPSyEO3SDv_IB-BwSWSvFsALlqU5pCkH6OIp0JVReHjvYql7pZCuREGh071GJRZ8kgnDjBrm2ioL0typEwpJBYDC1byNjzv9mY_JENu" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-onmhdcWqu4fIFV4XTEZ3El8ovaSoiNIaHh5Luope1lgAWYZCgIJIWszOcplEbvKeNizd-_aO9woTozJQcta2asCQsAC5zRxiBjFX3JqNGlYkx8fW8WoTRfUMw1uJbN9ORkV8FJeHqLeuc52yiEr7OAno48K1DhwfxCkPHiI5VV32GPgVKvNDYNb8TvYZ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-onmhdcWqu4fIFV4XTEZ3El8ovaSoiNIaHh5Luope1lgAWYZCgIJIWszOcplEbvKeNizd-_aO9woTozJQcta2asCQsAC5zRxiBjFX3JqNGlYkx8fW8WoTRfUMw1uJbN9ORkV8FJeHqLeuc52yiEr7OAno48K1DhwfxCkPHiI5VV32GPgVKvNDYNb8TvYZ" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-10169244987994603012023-12-27T22:08:00.001-07:002023-12-27T22:08:13.155-07:00Day 4 - Shrine, Gardens, and Chocolate (and jet-lag)<p> Today is the day that Jet-Lag hit us and many of us crashed at the end of the excursions we took. Some black-mail pics may have been taken...</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiJ1dGfvAYMqb9UWpWCZsaY2aLUA93EOqCkBQontSwBtDa1VA_mCfDoD32Hnw6xJhDvZN0c1mDO8qHZEm7k7fjzIIamwEa0Cq-lYg85-8e73ERiYrGfsGXXlEHEvHUM4d9iyvqQzzm-pAp-Kv4yhSADk1ikyt3piK8BXZJkmZ_zzyWEzpDW4gZ6jLYHWVo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiJ1dGfvAYMqb9UWpWCZsaY2aLUA93EOqCkBQontSwBtDa1VA_mCfDoD32Hnw6xJhDvZN0c1mDO8qHZEm7k7fjzIIamwEa0Cq-lYg85-8e73ERiYrGfsGXXlEHEvHUM4d9iyvqQzzm-pAp-Kv4yhSADk1ikyt3piK8BXZJkmZ_zzyWEzpDW4gZ6jLYHWVo" width="180" /></a></div><br />But we're getting ahead of ourselves here HAHA<p></p><p>Today we went and toured the family church of our wonderful hostess (the amazing Miss Natalie) - St. George Church in Malvern. It was so peaceful there and, guys, the stained glass!! WOW! Starting in one corner, it tells the story of the beginning of Christ's church (with His birth) and goes through the journey of how it came to the Southern Hemisphere in this region of the world. I only was able to grab a few pictures of some of them, as I didn't want to disturb the worshipers that were praying at the front of the sanctuary. The Father of the parish came and chatted with us a bit after their prayer session was over. Such a lovely man with a kind heart! I was grateful for his willingness to share the history there.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5Sh48W2n-o3i1YM7eHQB9YY2Mca1uLRqGNeDMf187XPPIUbTgBYdmwb_j2nIxL9cW4aq8aEP5g7d3jw2bjsp_AW24Q3ScWxr7vyiKWJNCBFchu8AHR7ZNWmGcDb1f6V5kYgB7zPIUy6hGTTZx9fCmZ2NIk4LaTHKlaU0JpG4DBW-8AcylxulOtZ1Ayjh3" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5Sh48W2n-o3i1YM7eHQB9YY2Mca1uLRqGNeDMf187XPPIUbTgBYdmwb_j2nIxL9cW4aq8aEP5g7d3jw2bjsp_AW24Q3ScWxr7vyiKWJNCBFchu8AHR7ZNWmGcDb1f6V5kYgB7zPIUy6hGTTZx9fCmZ2NIk4LaTHKlaU0JpG4DBW-8AcylxulOtZ1Ayjh3" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiD9mmei-b7YLVoWijaTjyEHt-KPCKjLFqArrDdDd5Z2mGTkGIt3edM-moVWl0na5RwJMS-aoz5_32RJQZXXb9GYkQLiWojg_rJK471sRGTBae6XyhMQ0UppTmj9462S1O7N6ljv3Wp4TJkhG6mDpqul2E1ESPF2bw1hxVAM-nD4z5Xhs2XkT6ZYPi9X9Nw" style="margin-left: 1em; 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This place was very humbling and sacred. We hear so much of the stories of the World Wars, but seeing places like this make it very real and help us all to remember what the most important fight of this world is. Freedom. From walking around the grounds outside to entering the visitors center, to exploring the museum inside - it was amazing to see the sheer magnitude of those wars. 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I love seeing the native plants they have here, as well as the imported ones that were gifted from around the world (they had a few trees here and there that were from different areas of the world). We had fun wandering and noticed them taking down some theater signs - we had just missed the opportunity to watch the Wind in the Willows. It would have been a traveling theater, where you move with the theater company through the different sets. It s probably for the best, considering how hard everyone crashed at the end of the day with the walking that was done LOL<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSaJK1ZzCavjryWlUaxeFL8pfDvM9_ubjoU87vnCzrMLY2TkZC1MOXxwzZ3WopxVvxBPMVZwiQ58d1Y3CiTk7CltVUzBxfsOcZPJwtzUy9qfV6GK8Zib6UZEgCusYRE_zuY1CnjcJ3F7_bQaIe23QZgdEZRzIoRS6t1vH_yekIbndfNfo30CVfehH3KFLw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSaJK1ZzCavjryWlUaxeFL8pfDvM9_ubjoU87vnCzrMLY2TkZC1MOXxwzZ3WopxVvxBPMVZwiQ58d1Y3CiTk7CltVUzBxfsOcZPJwtzUy9qfV6GK8Zib6UZEgCusYRE_zuY1CnjcJ3F7_bQaIe23QZgdEZRzIoRS6t1vH_yekIbndfNfo30CVfehH3KFLw" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhApBplypQIj14EHWUyTkpqiTmnD6RbvDR2bYhiSN90v-q0XV-kcr8rSy800b-6ID-TCg1AR914vrxPKEDuCAAK_kQ-2mjpQs1NSnfxoTr84D1GaWZpyOxo5Bbnk8xydj1w1G2M3TemBkvYhKdi4zYtrm72BmMFKEunEvlPrRd06VZPKj3gNWN-7wZ7pOZw" style="margin-left: 1em; 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THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY!! YUMMY!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif2m_-gVPZo-MjfK4xA4SWqC3nyX3KRLgrrgkGiJrkv31wmfqgxhdXCfA_TVx2Z8TZkal0BdejFqP2djkvGDXDpFkjYL-Ju5hKkjeJyuxlkOKPxzaw2y0P-T40HWjueMyLx_5rM1QK7JaJRAWyHJw4a5P-cTHWmdJahUfmQDOaJKkEvRDOHBbT9ZlLfz53" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif2m_-gVPZo-MjfK4xA4SWqC3nyX3KRLgrrgkGiJrkv31wmfqgxhdXCfA_TVx2Z8TZkal0BdejFqP2djkvGDXDpFkjYL-Ju5hKkjeJyuxlkOKPxzaw2y0P-T40HWjueMyLx_5rM1QK7JaJRAWyHJw4a5P-cTHWmdJahUfmQDOaJKkEvRDOHBbT9ZlLfz53" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4z-5NQflnxmhLX3ZZSKE3XyZqyG7NooT5lqV30yZLBiErwdIBX_5SS75PZ_9eFgCv4aaaBv_ERZ28YM97DK93DmsfzShwQhXhUsuyX1gzE4aT5jRluNKSKCjaRaMx5XIQR-WGicBCsM00UR2_sOp2GH-9Hu1vCr2LuINw4CwwM2iXj5Olh7fLDkYxJEp2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4z-5NQflnxmhLX3ZZSKE3XyZqyG7NooT5lqV30yZLBiErwdIBX_5SS75PZ_9eFgCv4aaaBv_ERZ28YM97DK93DmsfzShwQhXhUsuyX1gzE4aT5jRluNKSKCjaRaMx5XIQR-WGicBCsM00UR2_sOp2GH-9Hu1vCr2LuINw4CwwM2iXj5Olh7fLDkYxJEp2" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgodzT6jy78DqDAsQEtSwtw0TgFxCSEt9tNvoFdmUytrWbY6FWTB-RtHhQ1R2phUTYDvWCSt_qWh9aS4DrvtvCtWKrZNExsTBCDFyzdQz3NTQOpnp9iS67E47fvWn07RD3OGZTC8PM8bMpNDP5xCg5A3FPL--X-N9m5oiX2tGyNpW4qe6TZElIgQhm2fa7T" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgodzT6jy78DqDAsQEtSwtw0TgFxCSEt9tNvoFdmUytrWbY6FWTB-RtHhQ1R2phUTYDvWCSt_qWh9aS4DrvtvCtWKrZNExsTBCDFyzdQz3NTQOpnp9iS67E47fvWn07RD3OGZTC8PM8bMpNDP5xCg5A3FPL--X-N9m5oiX2tGyNpW4qe6TZElIgQhm2fa7T" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsfQFitVisRTsw_tMIbVgqgwyc4vA_Jk1glSchl74nH6BqedDNOf4tStN8q-50QVUbSnDCNhXyuxcFMIQaSQpEo-WBPq4MJV6v4FnkCEuJA87-nS2MjNmV70JNMpYIsHgL9wZMDgOIQH9fhMjikwrzqamV_zmzRO8w54GZGvvH7P0S6r_XHgP8pbJOxh6Z" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsfQFitVisRTsw_tMIbVgqgwyc4vA_Jk1glSchl74nH6BqedDNOf4tStN8q-50QVUbSnDCNhXyuxcFMIQaSQpEo-WBPq4MJV6v4FnkCEuJA87-nS2MjNmV70JNMpYIsHgL9wZMDgOIQH9fhMjikwrzqamV_zmzRO8w54GZGvvH7P0S6r_XHgP8pbJOxh6Z" width="180" /></a></div><br />ALSO - we cannot forget the hilarious street posters we saw along our walking adventures HAHA omigosh they were hilarious. Here's a small sampling (sell your kids to avoid mortgage stress, the Butt Bros., running for cheese):<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdiEcOVGLbClSJDOjhKhV8XC3NI-geaVphCV8M1pGByeFJkdXZLJ94ixwlILDlns5yz6sfV_NEFrlqz-4CQFv3TVmhrhqd_YohsF0cS78pBhnBO6CLKRJF_KMLRXfU39-66UST918bEx7kmrUge-9hpRCcVGVyIbSeDc3mpo4PS7G5jyMvmED3xmcmDlCI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdiEcOVGLbClSJDOjhKhV8XC3NI-geaVphCV8M1pGByeFJkdXZLJ94ixwlILDlns5yz6sfV_NEFrlqz-4CQFv3TVmhrhqd_YohsF0cS78pBhnBO6CLKRJF_KMLRXfU39-66UST918bEx7kmrUge-9hpRCcVGVyIbSeDc3mpo4PS7G5jyMvmED3xmcmDlCI" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-23209880311001151022023-12-26T13:21:00.001-07:002023-12-26T13:28:19.412-07:00Day 3 - Marketplace Exploration And Movies<p>Early morning pow-wows in bed to decide what exactly was going to happen today turn into giggling matches quickly lol</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJY6DoJ-baRFtA85uojwO4Xy_qSi5-7iVhKN2GvVCsp4AnccahrbHl4choY8xwRaQzCCMVDNdM-0ZaFuPUsqIFiPGbiIbZbDSeNeeWzwr1Eq1djtyXDhtaZ9zlwWLSAp3aXfPqtMhyYTQed2AycWJE9gJpB_8ltDL78ka1IYzBpu6-yrLuSikvQCWV-Op7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJY6DoJ-baRFtA85uojwO4Xy_qSi5-7iVhKN2GvVCsp4AnccahrbHl4choY8xwRaQzCCMVDNdM-0ZaFuPUsqIFiPGbiIbZbDSeNeeWzwr1Eq1djtyXDhtaZ9zlwWLSAp3aXfPqtMhyYTQed2AycWJE9gJpB_8ltDL78ka1IYzBpu6-yrLuSikvQCWV-Op7" width="180" /></a></div><br />Natalie's house and the cool Gum Tree she's got out front - these trees are so cool looking! <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8HhcvsoAmbRJexRe1rE70AdtJBN9o6-lh3LDG9qelSH5K4R2u6w1_q1AeApQjtimmAkBcCJaqpZDu7aripD-LQOCXwNZmgEWsEUdpbjGoVPF5z8t1E2amUk1RcFRlnyI_ZEAGTIIfdtLM1CNfBHWfwJjyTW8PpuQLSnADE3nw2s6pwwh7yOeuHPelX5U6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8HhcvsoAmbRJexRe1rE70AdtJBN9o6-lh3LDG9qelSH5K4R2u6w1_q1AeApQjtimmAkBcCJaqpZDu7aripD-LQOCXwNZmgEWsEUdpbjGoVPF5z8t1E2amUk1RcFRlnyI_ZEAGTIIfdtLM1CNfBHWfwJjyTW8PpuQLSnADE3nw2s6pwwh7yOeuHPelX5U6" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1tekR_VzpPL0V_YoHCNhi7d6JccB2C51ywLvtBLxwbF0DfIwyf6m2-e5EMq6YoEe2Uo2dUmMpleozjhw2TLOj31WNOrZDUyvEtsS4R90otPLsC1UO8bn9X_lmXPHo23HHanJuSZ9FERpTTu0ntQqvU2AtN7P_GUY0i4YSckEeTT_ZLeOSaldvHwYxUhVP" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1tekR_VzpPL0V_YoHCNhi7d6JccB2C51ywLvtBLxwbF0DfIwyf6m2-e5EMq6YoEe2Uo2dUmMpleozjhw2TLOj31WNOrZDUyvEtsS4R90otPLsC1UO8bn9X_lmXPHo23HHanJuSZ9FERpTTu0ntQqvU2AtN7P_GUY0i4YSckEeTT_ZLeOSaldvHwYxUhVP" width="180" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> Today was an easy going day (recovering from traveling while still exploring some). Our lovely hostess gave us a tour of the city as we drove around and told us some history things about the area. We stopped off at a marketplace and it took us at least 20 minutes to make it out of the first aisle because we were all so fascinated by the different goodies they have here LOL Aralynn was so disappointed that her go-to cookie snack, Oreos, contain milk here. The look of shock and betrayal to cross her face was hilarious, but she recovered quickly when we found other things she could have instead.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjLgtTT87G876faYaruBr8jzWaN7jIf2SexCxvu7FqFIMVuJHWkP3BmH9M2Ts6A4VGEdezKLUU8RGAkT3fxrV08pOZDwKRdK7g7bmw9QeG2LrY3IwvAjv182_qBTcpCz1MdVT65sR7EloBV1w5Dhjoe-yrgvbio4zUd6CarD59NnOrzS4hHRdDFmFjJq8k" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjLgtTT87G876faYaruBr8jzWaN7jIf2SexCxvu7FqFIMVuJHWkP3BmH9M2Ts6A4VGEdezKLUU8RGAkT3fxrV08pOZDwKRdK7g7bmw9QeG2LrY3IwvAjv182_qBTcpCz1MdVT65sR7EloBV1w5Dhjoe-yrgvbio4zUd6CarD59NnOrzS4hHRdDFmFjJq8k" width="180" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg68UxtbA-LbfZodBugvV9I-L9B3HnES9C6s2mN_PcyCTWsqU-lgJh4hQ-_53J5ADcngEq3DnNecc2NCqkw8L14iSN1h6CbuIYk_d4x8U7gFP8ydqSmNgXg67H76xMJcU1BEeuAUgCDWOo_VpvUl2VwwVVPbQy9lvYs-sDeZQW4KBDkhjnB9nWZ28UG1Gtd" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg68UxtbA-LbfZodBugvV9I-L9B3HnES9C6s2mN_PcyCTWsqU-lgJh4hQ-_53J5ADcngEq3DnNecc2NCqkw8L14iSN1h6CbuIYk_d4x8U7gFP8ydqSmNgXg67H76xMJcU1BEeuAUgCDWOo_VpvUl2VwwVVPbQy9lvYs-sDeZQW4KBDkhjnB9nWZ28UG1Gtd" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You may be wondering why I took a picture of milk. Well, I'll tell you. We were walking around, shopping for treats and food for the next couple days and one of my girls stopped and pointed at the milk exclaiming "It exists!!" Confused, I asked what she was talking about. All she had to say was "Gimme a BIG M" and we all started giggling. We had to demonstrate the girls camp song to the others that weren't familiar with it, and pretty quickly, we were all in stitches over it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We came home to put away our treats (and we got a lot of "just so we can say we tried it" goodies), made lunch and then headed out to the movies. We wanted to be weird and say "we went to Australia to go to the movies" - just to be silly (if you didn't know I was weird before, well, now you do haha). It turned out to be the funniest movie, and I'd recommend going to see it with your littles (Migration).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-gUEtLVvkTDA0DLYvdKIT_qUbS0LUG5wBKFI7itrWjARw0vMW2hqr_GWTwdMdh2UjxmCF_ATowP1IU_3owce_Mih5PEa8j0FpCdSWJ0vpshfI3eHtcDdKSQa_07djY2THoXJLs8nD2O31p5Ni9OYRBU_UrpRm-k7b0TpnuC19Gg0a3m7K9hUE4WDDByBj" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-gUEtLVvkTDA0DLYvdKIT_qUbS0LUG5wBKFI7itrWjARw0vMW2hqr_GWTwdMdh2UjxmCF_ATowP1IU_3owce_Mih5PEa8j0FpCdSWJ0vpshfI3eHtcDdKSQa_07djY2THoXJLs8nD2O31p5Ni9OYRBU_UrpRm-k7b0TpnuC19Gg0a3m7K9hUE4WDDByBj" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEHVDN1Fl6jYjqvE-gds6ROfZH-gugvMP2T4irIoRnF3SQIANeShr-T0bUPddMyfHKbhlxlXu6MYX_YXuumYo_9o9jDtVYaYGwgXWfbOHk984kBgP0SPepoblp3Wuk2HDKGFvhAtZgHAsc4_KJoGUaKROTDFE2bVkfPEqEgP_9QwFeV2Xp8hdxRPFF20xH" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEHVDN1Fl6jYjqvE-gds6ROfZH-gugvMP2T4irIoRnF3SQIANeShr-T0bUPddMyfHKbhlxlXu6MYX_YXuumYo_9o9jDtVYaYGwgXWfbOHk984kBgP0SPepoblp3Wuk2HDKGFvhAtZgHAsc4_KJoGUaKROTDFE2bVkfPEqEgP_9QwFeV2Xp8hdxRPFF20xH" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>We came back to the house for dinner and more sampling of the cakes, breads, puddings, spreads, etc, that we got earlier. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yesterday, I didn't post about this, but, do you remember my "daddy quilt" we made after my dad passed away? Well, we had one made for Natalie as well, but didn't get it shipped to her. We decided to bring it along. *loved it*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhM5azchnRU3knIdIymGVepsgvlInrpHTD--jQhWinBfEtpKI-yT_gmpE31Sof1UUKmOTB6ZuCf0sbVei0LaQ_ZFrk9VM6ifH9yGYMbuQ-gFEhpmiJWO4f1Cnw18ubLsI1xYMhqnveNpwqOCle7tUL00naC8gR7vs18o4NFQbEULK663CoFTd9xWZL-_E1U" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhM5azchnRU3knIdIymGVepsgvlInrpHTD--jQhWinBfEtpKI-yT_gmpE31Sof1UUKmOTB6ZuCf0sbVei0LaQ_ZFrk9VM6ifH9yGYMbuQ-gFEhpmiJWO4f1Cnw18ubLsI1xYMhqnveNpwqOCle7tUL00naC8gR7vs18o4NFQbEULK663CoFTd9xWZL-_E1U" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-02VRGP3kzcXMnIGeltPBibyHWK2FgF12mANj-k1ODg1Zkbqzf6-3wFPqtsg-hIbMUrO1HItclCT_F9AR4AhN7LcdxoYvXrqmTYhm81wnlR9g5LxsiBuJiWh7_mcw-cDQMF2_7Dq2HOJI1gCAUdIihQuJffLVuvXXgZ4Qyl90mxEbup5dp3xyKngWWI7t" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-02VRGP3kzcXMnIGeltPBibyHWK2FgF12mANj-k1ODg1Zkbqzf6-3wFPqtsg-hIbMUrO1HItclCT_F9AR4AhN7LcdxoYvXrqmTYhm81wnlR9g5LxsiBuJiWh7_mcw-cDQMF2_7Dq2HOJI1gCAUdIihQuJffLVuvXXgZ4Qyl90mxEbup5dp3xyKngWWI7t" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIMAA_qQN7kwMr8WEPHZA4wEtgvVTv7Jy8cuFvtmlGnXa5nW5UHcIKK578e9uFz0b0t0XhF68zu-8AdbBsqEYhs0q9rThShDofnw2w2ncHHh5ySaE8NMlZm7o2-9KaiCTDDRrXpBcYH9Xfwk38m2AT-obwFMFSOLqSydcIvXigWo7fuxGQhsnF4WG4Tm6Z" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="535" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIMAA_qQN7kwMr8WEPHZA4wEtgvVTv7Jy8cuFvtmlGnXa5nW5UHcIKK578e9uFz0b0t0XhF68zu-8AdbBsqEYhs0q9rThShDofnw2w2ncHHh5ySaE8NMlZm7o2-9KaiCTDDRrXpBcYH9Xfwk38m2AT-obwFMFSOLqSydcIvXigWo7fuxGQhsnF4WG4Tm6Z" width="179" /></a></div><br />Now, you all might be thinking that it was a "not as exciting day", however, what isn't pictured is the hours of laughter with tears streaming from our eyes, the glorious markets, the utter awe at the magnitude of things here, the sounds of the birds just outside, the sound of the rains when they came (ok, just kidding, I do have a video of that one I'll try to post), the fun we had running from one thing to the next...ALL THE THINGS!! Plus, we got some exciting things that we're going to cook today (kangaroo steaks, wallaby steaks/sausages). I'm excited you guys!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNJVcpPsZhZQOCopHHGAmD9ljzaC7Je3IY7JbZXjbS6VP1dfeDarVFhNwymhFcJULiBxyvfTWVDtxYl4G6Hy7Tq-fKJKsH8_rhJXOmIw9NkAQBwxnE6lxrM0QL0Ka8TB6wkeBRgrs04BrjSqLOqJLi0s3-Ls5SaxmfEy4Sk8oefwY97ZBGbtCGBstR98v_" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNJVcpPsZhZQOCopHHGAmD9ljzaC7Je3IY7JbZXjbS6VP1dfeDarVFhNwymhFcJULiBxyvfTWVDtxYl4G6Hy7Tq-fKJKsH8_rhJXOmIw9NkAQBwxnE6lxrM0QL0Ka8TB6wkeBRgrs04BrjSqLOqJLi0s3-Ls5SaxmfEy4Sk8oefwY97ZBGbtCGBstR98v_" width="180" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwUWoEtJ4HoyUtBEOi-KaId4GMbLzRwu7-sq9LqZJ13TA0Rika2ZTWgcPYZTe5iXcnd1nO_XI1ZDZvIk7PUjg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><br />We have many adventures planned out, so keep coming back to check in!!</div><p></p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-87418821715276431702023-12-25T14:44:00.000-07:002023-12-25T14:44:01.614-07:00Day 2 - Hawaii to Melbourne and MERRY CHRISTMAS!<p> This morning we woke up bright and early (after getting only 2 hours of sleep) so we could get on that final leg of the journey to our destination. Even though the sleep was minimal, it was enough to keep us going. We got to see the sunrise in Hawaii - beautiful!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlZipNVIrabY4IVC1rA13yGz6SQEbwG0MLSwJIxlCFOLpJ5rNYZdYsfYOvQJmVZjzEgLcJJ1tcqUN4HK6HxeeIZjDo2mTgnvejJdwnM27YYh516UtxA1xq9fZGvx-I1VOESxaXDPsLVXpScvFGzkfH04WdYoC8AQPvyh0hNhylNXgBNMu1DPJ3Fn4Am3qm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlZipNVIrabY4IVC1rA13yGz6SQEbwG0MLSwJIxlCFOLpJ5rNYZdYsfYOvQJmVZjzEgLcJJ1tcqUN4HK6HxeeIZjDo2mTgnvejJdwnM27YYh516UtxA1xq9fZGvx-I1VOESxaXDPsLVXpScvFGzkfH04WdYoC8AQPvyh0hNhylNXgBNMu1DPJ3Fn4Am3qm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiWhc2q-iWWtVAJEY3KwDFhsRHwz2fJ-b0NpQheF8XyycqIossRwHHr7QhY_F5_cDlqgEPGFHDGM3v_J19n3KZnONiv60tsGB9AnNRq7RmVb7ITRisEAFFm1cio7tyYdlZJ8VrdXbxni80hyzsdFLLXfE0hK92g0DlnwaaWvsLdlxLjqFDx2-WOS5_gJqh" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiWhc2q-iWWtVAJEY3KwDFhsRHwz2fJ-b0NpQheF8XyycqIossRwHHr7QhY_F5_cDlqgEPGFHDGM3v_J19n3KZnONiv60tsGB9AnNRq7RmVb7ITRisEAFFm1cio7tyYdlZJ8VrdXbxni80hyzsdFLLXfE0hK92g0DlnwaaWvsLdlxLjqFDx2-WOS5_gJqh" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlZipNVIrabY4IVC1rA13yGz6SQEbwG0MLSwJIxlCFOLpJ5rNYZdYsfYOvQJmVZjzEgLcJJ1tcqUN4HK6HxeeIZjDo2mTgnvejJdwnM27YYh516UtxA1xq9fZGvx-I1VOESxaXDPsLVXpScvFGzkfH04WdYoC8AQPvyh0hNhylNXgBNMu1DPJ3Fn4Am3qm" width="180" /></div><br />We were able to get some breakfast there at the airport and enjoyed browsing around. They have a giant cultural garden inside the airport with a few different ponds. In each pond there are GIANT koi fish! There are ducks that like to swim up to you and beg for food too. They were disappointed in our lack of accommodations in that manner LOL (I'll find pics and post them soon, I just didn't get any on my phone) We made it to our gate and we're so close to Australia - SO EXCITED!!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihQ2Y1tMQ7dJaa51QdTnpDP0n0TqFE4jzUmJijnE-Al9Ez0NjwIMJxJkEcoJBbhlECP4Xue07X3phCe1vPp0W_MZQ1kjiuYMSYsoPw6iZMjyqEzTyXtQkalQkKLPIShxkMvmi2v1UxVnehvrS_QI79O0mTUajahHeZi-Cjr-3Sn6G1rohQEVhcPDqXSP4x" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihQ2Y1tMQ7dJaa51QdTnpDP0n0TqFE4jzUmJijnE-Al9Ez0NjwIMJxJkEcoJBbhlECP4Xue07X3phCe1vPp0W_MZQ1kjiuYMSYsoPw6iZMjyqEzTyXtQkalQkKLPIShxkMvmi2v1UxVnehvrS_QI79O0mTUajahHeZi-Cjr-3Sn6G1rohQEVhcPDqXSP4x" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZQ9HSg16hEAL8oPt22K_N91DUSz3pqPdHuBc63nIiCImUZroUhMIvAhN18TfA6JSzM1677Uoz0CLFnY3Upcxilk1RpsCBro689gT-V1ffw7TkkxJzmAg3lcfsqeCs86nCBZTrs9V9NbY06Hd8kOu1dsATlD_y0ZbQvEwvpkgLo0d2OhkGE6ApIZAHHve4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZQ9HSg16hEAL8oPt22K_N91DUSz3pqPdHuBc63nIiCImUZroUhMIvAhN18TfA6JSzM1677Uoz0CLFnY3Upcxilk1RpsCBro689gT-V1ffw7TkkxJzmAg3lcfsqeCs86nCBZTrs9V9NbY06Hd8kOu1dsATlD_y0ZbQvEwvpkgLo0d2OhkGE6ApIZAHHve4" width="320" /></a></div><br />On the plane, we were able to watch the ocean below, as well as cloud formations as we flew along our way. They tinted the windows until they were an ocean blue (it looked like we were flying through the water haha). I know they do this to help with fuel economy and efficiency, but it was weird looking out the windows and thinking it was dusk! <p></p><p>We crossed the equator (first time for any of us to be this side of it) and then, as we crossed the International Date Line (first time doing that too), Santa dropped off stockings for each of the kids - candies and 20 AUD for them to spend on vacation. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_Yd_JqMyBn6PSyx5DJgeGcoUURwJbcLytEKYai_8FRpYoJsHo8mU0kxBPdx3VTMNq44JkiRNajjcswGrLuFPhcOCsG1ugo38RZrdyutcQu7mGXUCo6sCkOG1-qE1N1Nqvr9yKy7whoE6tzH01ysyUgbtw4En41YIau9lD7O-r8gDwsfNn02sbFmMDpo32" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_Yd_JqMyBn6PSyx5DJgeGcoUURwJbcLytEKYai_8FRpYoJsHo8mU0kxBPdx3VTMNq44JkiRNajjcswGrLuFPhcOCsG1ugo38RZrdyutcQu7mGXUCo6sCkOG1-qE1N1Nqvr9yKy7whoE6tzH01ysyUgbtw4En41YIau9lD7O-r8gDwsfNn02sbFmMDpo32" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYDubDSmO4-KoQ-k-bPdGnDErjUcOb7s4rSQqPIOkOFzdh-B70bE5f4vFZiAkhGouqaXTDQ0YPukkb6CiBPySbFnzCKicF1Est4r8XNvjOgo-oLQE0WYFDy89abpJiGxVnpEzea-7ncDU6WYIkfegPIA5cqgFypw9uK94MIBEpU-8OlOdQLL9VI-T0_Kob" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYDubDSmO4-KoQ-k-bPdGnDErjUcOb7s4rSQqPIOkOFzdh-B70bE5f4vFZiAkhGouqaXTDQ0YPukkb6CiBPySbFnzCKicF1Est4r8XNvjOgo-oLQE0WYFDy89abpJiGxVnpEzea-7ncDU6WYIkfegPIA5cqgFypw9uK94MIBEpU-8OlOdQLL9VI-T0_Kob" width="320" /></a></div><br />We continued along the LONG flight (goodness, you guys, it was so long HAHA) and took naps as we were able to, to help pass the time.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgX0ESKKDJb1toKRWIofSB3NWtqxyqsGUTN2wPLaI2jTia58dBZ_UvBHk1Gs7l-yacHk7sA-VM1Cuf3Ny0JsECkwLES5pl2fteo6-tkcN8EOLpZx_DFIDXiHpRBZ9uDNmVgiNifKlA5FGczdYRUGH0YDW4PRH0__VwDtGKhwj1xy1QgyijDYg1i_gGfYoKy" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgX0ESKKDJb1toKRWIofSB3NWtqxyqsGUTN2wPLaI2jTia58dBZ_UvBHk1Gs7l-yacHk7sA-VM1Cuf3Ny0JsECkwLES5pl2fteo6-tkcN8EOLpZx_DFIDXiHpRBZ9uDNmVgiNifKlA5FGczdYRUGH0YDW4PRH0__VwDtGKhwj1xy1QgyijDYg1i_gGfYoKy" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaBX8k25BgeScAQP4CW0LESXFAnMi1CNE4ctR34t-XZhl7WQAQnu41gssqAXFEgfM1RY-0dLbv5kR_GfZHa7XMq7QFfpt02ypYo3aOzaGpeZi865orh1kHUN2ahVEOMkRQEru-mdAZ0LEkdJ4GofYuQmFxjp_87_JIzBvmuLHSYotq7U2CKXkRVX0z4crE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaBX8k25BgeScAQP4CW0LESXFAnMi1CNE4ctR34t-XZhl7WQAQnu41gssqAXFEgfM1RY-0dLbv5kR_GfZHa7XMq7QFfpt02ypYo3aOzaGpeZi865orh1kHUN2ahVEOMkRQEru-mdAZ0LEkdJ4GofYuQmFxjp_87_JIzBvmuLHSYotq7U2CKXkRVX0z4crE" width="180" /></a></div><br />We were so excited to FINALLY see land - our first glimpse of Australia!! (it was kinda fun watching our progress of the flight on the screens)<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCPk97p8cJVf4ptRMuFLDctSwPpbOQz9_Q3MVJMo8niMKX77J1MVW69XtBOgL203TyuVlseLrToGVrT2A8DpR0od2mz_6F1L4iiVOacckinC1BDKu2o6NIL15AeLd8IykZZKxFSOquez1CpSaxKiCKZGwQ9gS81h7PpXntuvqBxPlDZ8uJqcDy_-QpZbL4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCPk97p8cJVf4ptRMuFLDctSwPpbOQz9_Q3MVJMo8niMKX77J1MVW69XtBOgL203TyuVlseLrToGVrT2A8DpR0od2mz_6F1L4iiVOacckinC1BDKu2o6NIL15AeLd8IykZZKxFSOquez1CpSaxKiCKZGwQ9gS81h7PpXntuvqBxPlDZ8uJqcDy_-QpZbL4" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipgo7ukMkJNOHaCtMgww8R5eY6FKQYqBJyBgKbNQT0vIm5brLss0hhoKRWnKjwEg2W4hOiDgCvZnB8uhmTYbB9839KPN8WTCVTbqqZ72-0zI7c357EYJ0ZGrB2DTjxZdN3wkxzN2H8wt2zJ2bNxd3ZvOiwBTKWxcYwrDhrVX5uQLBm-1Qcz8uxP4K5FZ-c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipgo7ukMkJNOHaCtMgww8R5eY6FKQYqBJyBgKbNQT0vIm5brLss0hhoKRWnKjwEg2W4hOiDgCvZnB8uhmTYbB9839KPN8WTCVTbqqZ72-0zI7c357EYJ0ZGrB2DTjxZdN3wkxzN2H8wt2zJ2bNxd3ZvOiwBTKWxcYwrDhrVX5uQLBm-1Qcz8uxP4K5FZ-c" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br />We arrived and made our way through customs and bio security checkpoint, and celebrated that we could get up and stretch and move around by...sitting around more LOL (we were so exhausted haha)<p></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxc_Tjztp0Ik9TLl5umf_hYRrgdFT0nTWgs-q71kJ47h614pbvgRSklgVjUdHO0gI6m9-gvAU_xbxtd_Xk3J4C209hpawogdzBGJDyiaoJHLKHkBR22ugLaHPNg3j0tgtHYJhuRt3cZnMAFfS8jRQAlDMe89ZrQi_EE6R2Eig0Xg5I3jW54Xm4EcgyAA0o" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxc_Tjztp0Ik9TLl5umf_hYRrgdFT0nTWgs-q71kJ47h614pbvgRSklgVjUdHO0gI6m9-gvAU_xbxtd_Xk3J4C209hpawogdzBGJDyiaoJHLKHkBR22ugLaHPNg3j0tgtHYJhuRt3cZnMAFfS8jRQAlDMe89ZrQi_EE6R2Eig0Xg5I3jW54Xm4EcgyAA0o" width="180" /></a></div><br />We celebrated even more when my Aussie sister, Natalie showed up! Oh, it's so good to see her again!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSJ4gm6QYe2jJR91dEiS2uYhtTSc7NKK1rdByAj-17c8BnngILskCiBErulQUZZZ2jXWt22WLGukOUvSXinH-smnwpijxAkI3cKdcsufH_LPchUM4JWFZLdX_eLZEPOyxyGByF7bcX8hCtN9GXN1tOpQUDlwZnACZnOuMGT8Wh3Gcg9TfrSL5TLlxWCinN" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="180" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSJ4gm6QYe2jJR91dEiS2uYhtTSc7NKK1rdByAj-17c8BnngILskCiBErulQUZZZ2jXWt22WLGukOUvSXinH-smnwpijxAkI3cKdcsufH_LPchUM4JWFZLdX_eLZEPOyxyGByF7bcX8hCtN9GXN1tOpQUDlwZnACZnOuMGT8Wh3Gcg9TfrSL5TLlxWCinN" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhN86J_zCARkQW9D2KtwBnkwWtNWoGD_BFvfAPsk7ioPDozNlSrzVDk94zgfKaym7c5lFendcqKUuhReXtVCk8NTC_bnY6D-p0vOOGWMkGQkqG7QlO4m9kI_p6-e2exDUVQMM3JQKV-7PnSn_XnHuOUSCl8DiQXhRXtcBYotxxRC5jG6obtyt-TgjoLA4Pt" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="180" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhN86J_zCARkQW9D2KtwBnkwWtNWoGD_BFvfAPsk7ioPDozNlSrzVDk94zgfKaym7c5lFendcqKUuhReXtVCk8NTC_bnY6D-p0vOOGWMkGQkqG7QlO4m9kI_p6-e2exDUVQMM3JQKV-7PnSn_XnHuOUSCl8DiQXhRXtcBYotxxRC5jG6obtyt-TgjoLA4Pt" width="180" /></a></div><br />She brought us home to her house and fed us dinner, then took those that wanted to go, to a light show on the Yarra River. 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The crowds were a little crazy, but such a fun Christmas celebration!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeMpfrW2430HMA1r9M6OTbueso7VaP7SDsbOtSQ9EkfjlqPa3p5N7NqKoQVMyHiAVc4GnvKheaqZ-9eOieuV2_umD0vtUXDlV28RhZ7GyXGGK_1i0xYhOcPERRFRG-wY46lGs9ZsGjnMCISlKZWduOqjpBkEzG2TVaV4gpWiwL59HkUaPv6UZgMECKxYEN" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeMpfrW2430HMA1r9M6OTbueso7VaP7SDsbOtSQ9EkfjlqPa3p5N7NqKoQVMyHiAVc4GnvKheaqZ-9eOieuV2_umD0vtUXDlV28RhZ7GyXGGK_1i0xYhOcPERRFRG-wY46lGs9ZsGjnMCISlKZWduOqjpBkEzG2TVaV4gpWiwL59HkUaPv6UZgMECKxYEN" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVsvn2lp9Z0-gBWEKTUEJn3zy5U7KdHJoACQSXc8frmBXvg4d0FX4bQn9rAPVmzk7hegqSCNz1Zyd8NMmWwUFfnSX-PvAKkLX-LW8fVaIXFfFu5jXmO1yWhjrKFDzR8j4Sne8s0qs1oXjReDYXYFQkhZryhJe2UQCXRbobA1L3SdXE6cF6rFfqfZcFPT7x" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We started off from Cokeville, bright and early (and drove through a small snowstorm along the way). <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigGE97Yf3Rt0sdP2DAuMpSHI_MHtE-fFWl_QGVCq32mc5At4udc5tLUztau_jXqdGtCn9xtOKaxIUqtDNPa0tKHwnVaNocafv_yweBG-sqD9wLiwxfGcOfihsbogF7WKOuwPErDfY_BV6Dr78AvB5w63MiF8Pd5nb1zgzptvrVB_JWlhxox5tQesBm4GxS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigGE97Yf3Rt0sdP2DAuMpSHI_MHtE-fFWl_QGVCq32mc5At4udc5tLUztau_jXqdGtCn9xtOKaxIUqtDNPa0tKHwnVaNocafv_yweBG-sqD9wLiwxfGcOfihsbogF7WKOuwPErDfY_BV6Dr78AvB5w63MiF8Pd5nb1zgzptvrVB_JWlhxox5tQesBm4GxS" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> We headed to Evanston to pick up my older two (plus Celeste), and headed in two different directions. Chris and Terra went to Ogden to drop off her truck to the pet-sitters (my kiddos have amazing cousins) and my mom and I caravan'd down to my sister's house so we could visit more cousins and hitch a ride up to the airport. It's always a good time with our crew! We were in stitches the whole way. We stopped off at Chick-Fil-A for lunch before finishing the trek to SLC (we miss CFA since moving away from Colorado).<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiCHP_LUK7362MR3-zKa9rXE-KbCjcC9yaSa8KM2dD3a1L1vNbtCYpjunykEQIydnLkDhQUtsBTmHViOD2bBMjyhx7yenSRX62OubciO9Q-W46duDu533kkVOWZrhWQHuEAp9P8IbQK9UK1KSMdsT2p97IEM3uuOt7he1lzQ7d-S6d2C1sSZnHYox6hsoW" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiCHP_LUK7362MR3-zKa9rXE-KbCjcC9yaSa8KM2dD3a1L1vNbtCYpjunykEQIydnLkDhQUtsBTmHViOD2bBMjyhx7yenSRX62OubciO9Q-W46duDu533kkVOWZrhWQHuEAp9P8IbQK9UK1KSMdsT2p97IEM3uuOt7he1lzQ7d-S6d2C1sSZnHYox6hsoW" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijjqr1hb5mbYgeuo_m07ooizz_brZjcgilm9ZjIpPLdhRc6joJe9jxx1ztdw8vtZ8QWpF8Ukbx3yQHNM6vDHfIp24lvj63P4dGEcpm-HVThKWKy57jviZBUQoKv43HfeFQ8FMOySzdGXAMge90i8fubH0046vBoOBjuDEFpIwK1KlQbS4Q8YlY5w4tA5fp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijjqr1hb5mbYgeuo_m07ooizz_brZjcgilm9ZjIpPLdhRc6joJe9jxx1ztdw8vtZ8QWpF8Ukbx3yQHNM6vDHfIp24lvj63P4dGEcpm-HVThKWKy57jviZBUQoKv43HfeFQ8FMOySzdGXAMge90i8fubH0046vBoOBjuDEFpIwK1KlQbS4Q8YlY5w4tA5fp" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguMkTcxfwyni2t_FJWqz67vHx4PRHn0lyriqbGokzbGNPQiWkES8yDPT2dWW6x7pZomD_cbJAqf3hiarDq8PtqXEEO-dvgzKG0g1znNharjel-TJuk5rOzbLTzwOpywyYTtg-Ptm8g97bcwqZLI5PEvMDOakE0QQe2noZOAMdIK8Wr8tfAG9bVXRWWHoxI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguMkTcxfwyni2t_FJWqz67vHx4PRHn0lyriqbGokzbGNPQiWkES8yDPT2dWW6x7pZomD_cbJAqf3hiarDq8PtqXEEO-dvgzKG0g1znNharjel-TJuk5rOzbLTzwOpywyYTtg-Ptm8g97bcwqZLI5PEvMDOakE0QQe2noZOAMdIK8Wr8tfAG9bVXRWWHoxI" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Once we arrived at SLC, we discovered our check-in kiosk was closed. So was the desk. Odd, especially for this time of year, but hey, we all need a break sometimes, right?! We claimed a corner and waited. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjogOS_Wz4Q-Nmpcq35AhzuhRNTSV8XzomHJweTJAx6GQg0fU2Cf4nZoZXyU7hu5tfliIpGoaATHfljCkBT767wpEaXfm3jUxSrUQe2lx5Rmdc8Uwa76BFSE64nWwPZaK6AnHApKMVEjCsmv1smExtzpaZaO91f8ZzTyFRBsjPOa5rtn-0VFAagk8ewwaQQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjogOS_Wz4Q-Nmpcq35AhzuhRNTSV8XzomHJweTJAx6GQg0fU2Cf4nZoZXyU7hu5tfliIpGoaATHfljCkBT767wpEaXfm3jUxSrUQe2lx5Rmdc8Uwa76BFSE64nWwPZaK6AnHApKMVEjCsmv1smExtzpaZaO91f8ZzTyFRBsjPOa5rtn-0VFAagk8ewwaQQ" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHUGcr1F1xHmnH14ichr2gfTQWNczcnz_5C-QSVm4Zzl0r-mTZ4PiZtuSanZul4-th3dIXudiULnT_hC8yS3Ndfv3gIrYRccWeAWVjZAB0mliyxMif_OaH_hUW4EhTukohOANOJrMtaFMQUpwrwa-m_L6QFYbGae2JrYgBZ9bonask3qz-5EVYmtyj-lv9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHUGcr1F1xHmnH14ichr2gfTQWNczcnz_5C-QSVm4Zzl0r-mTZ4PiZtuSanZul4-th3dIXudiULnT_hC8yS3Ndfv3gIrYRccWeAWVjZAB0mliyxMif_OaH_hUW4EhTukohOANOJrMtaFMQUpwrwa-m_L6QFYbGae2JrYgBZ9bonask3qz-5EVYmtyj-lv9" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Good things come to those who wait - Santa stopped by and gave us candy canes for our voyage! Such a jolly fellow (also very sneaky, we kept trying to get photos, but he snuck away each time - it's like he wants to stay secretive or something LOL).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsG54HoETNrcVX6SPp3BeYea10GuhZYuc69GN491lKDFvq2hKsKhcNy9rcKZKwocX8NGyjLY4OAFqd3A0H_zQU5TouKfAFPOBTj606-syB-o9RX8IqP18GVAWEk8dvRFyeZHcHI62C4dpiY710SUg9GknOTlaml2ADuBzSLoUmZm5ZE90uzkDRnL8Q6-0M" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsG54HoETNrcVX6SPp3BeYea10GuhZYuc69GN491lKDFvq2hKsKhcNy9rcKZKwocX8NGyjLY4OAFqd3A0H_zQU5TouKfAFPOBTj606-syB-o9RX8IqP18GVAWEk8dvRFyeZHcHI62C4dpiY710SUg9GknOTlaml2ADuBzSLoUmZm5ZE90uzkDRnL8Q6-0M" width="180" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJtwa6eusScfNZNcWLTHvFhjKBD9anAc8LfP079K1J7sqypkZ8DZI0bXOmqU1m7cFD4YZINkQuiA4zP4sKhUaFl4lL8Er_YYxvSl5efDRhH6ID4IHNC4x4taIo-husYZhX-6LbXwxZz2lLPhLoW590hlvu6wd89ZOP_DayAJPsn3ld5pbyGFDqf3M6q1_p" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJtwa6eusScfNZNcWLTHvFhjKBD9anAc8LfP079K1J7sqypkZ8DZI0bXOmqU1m7cFD4YZINkQuiA4zP4sKhUaFl4lL8Er_YYxvSl5efDRhH6ID4IHNC4x4taIo-husYZhX-6LbXwxZz2lLPhLoW590hlvu6wd89ZOP_DayAJPsn3ld5pbyGFDqf3M6q1_p" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br />Once the kiosks opened up, we jumped in line and got our bags checked, and then off to security. We make quite the line by ourselves, let alone all the other holiday travelers HA!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWvHZ02oax_nqPf-pYpDnvRxuxQk7CBs2AY1gbKfP073oDxEADte7Ms8kzVtiEMGPAV1YaQYC1PkGOEtZNSuuk7RrK5JqusawhuRXoRlNb-iOQEiENlbkH0pSCSinIgn0ZO1Pmd-a8NQxpV7T7oqr7fX2FRSQgJdQNmJ61NMaQ_CpEBHwfL55b4KoAspp_" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWvHZ02oax_nqPf-pYpDnvRxuxQk7CBs2AY1gbKfP073oDxEADte7Ms8kzVtiEMGPAV1YaQYC1PkGOEtZNSuuk7RrK5JqusawhuRXoRlNb-iOQEiENlbkH0pSCSinIgn0ZO1Pmd-a8NQxpV7T7oqr7fX2FRSQgJdQNmJ61NMaQ_CpEBHwfL55b4KoAspp_" width="180" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Security was busy but fun - we have a few first time flyers with us, so the agents they interacted with were very fun to talk to and laugh with. We made it through security and off to our gate to watch the planes and hustle and bustle of the tarmac. We also watched our phones. What can I say? Pokemon Go was happenin'!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8bN1MPSezHKAFIxKViCscy2ry1NY5VSWayhEXqLs5uNMB_4Nq4tP1h15BcmFV2zYaYMZV3x3wLfDxW32k5223KI3C9pYi3M2OHyDrwZB6iy414xpHgiumsxJFBEVMMojuVO91tTHGTDls3zVcLnjWsz4j3OGEpGElXK-Kh-PobOFBrGn-29iyzrgdxrYv" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8bN1MPSezHKAFIxKViCscy2ry1NY5VSWayhEXqLs5uNMB_4Nq4tP1h15BcmFV2zYaYMZV3x3wLfDxW32k5223KI3C9pYi3M2OHyDrwZB6iy414xpHgiumsxJFBEVMMojuVO91tTHGTDls3zVcLnjWsz4j3OGEpGElXK-Kh-PobOFBrGn-29iyzrgdxrYv" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGZWr477I4RGQrpSVVEbtVC3JHlwB9_9_XNsQwWzBN3eKEmgVUIwIkouHwUefMQ5vu_IyUajwnAZO3Z1QxhQ--sutaYnEFkKyBJnf5rMEIqudJZlaaj-ZpJtFwSkTao6HL08hGxXulPIflhp-9T3rQKEMdv9H1EX6S9xqw2XCJp4x2z9yMzK_ZGduabkXJ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGZWr477I4RGQrpSVVEbtVC3JHlwB9_9_XNsQwWzBN3eKEmgVUIwIkouHwUefMQ5vu_IyUajwnAZO3Z1QxhQ--sutaYnEFkKyBJnf5rMEIqudJZlaaj-ZpJtFwSkTao6HL08hGxXulPIflhp-9T3rQKEMdv9H1EX6S9xqw2XCJp4x2z9yMzK_ZGduabkXJ" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbupZKjzwV4HKPHA3m_-K0EGQLpsCZTWKh_bjSq4xOdeJLgbBdNUuFh7aVcoOTlBrAVBLiuP9bCU5TF3ByZ3WB-5VjB2RHTXt4s1K4iY47YocNpY05y3oP48uXhTZkNDlhGyjF2FXGR1Bjgd0FK8oAumMUdVVpLCiyFZ9PgXSIKfJvJe7p5tj1e-3Hyibi" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbupZKjzwV4HKPHA3m_-K0EGQLpsCZTWKh_bjSq4xOdeJLgbBdNUuFh7aVcoOTlBrAVBLiuP9bCU5TF3ByZ3WB-5VjB2RHTXt4s1K4iY47YocNpY05y3oP48uXhTZkNDlhGyjF2FXGR1Bjgd0FK8oAumMUdVVpLCiyFZ9PgXSIKfJvJe7p5tj1e-3Hyibi" width="180" /></a></div><br />Boarding the plane was an adventure by itself. The littles were worried at one point if the jetway would fall with so many people walking on it ("it moves, are you sure it won't fall?"). Many reassurances later, and we were boarded and off to Honolulu (via Seattle) - another first for most of us (we've never been to the islands before). My amazing sister reserved a hotel for us so we wouldn't have to sleep outside the airport overnight. In the morning, we board a plane for Australia and my Aussie Sister is going to get smothered in hugs from all of us!<p></p><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNeHGZOkHC8AaoD6BzYXIpY1DyI0sr5MktnTufcJU93Ra6kWP5PsVnRUSr02Kk5bCxShi6aO1KvmsjNeHbnvBR1nnpNDbD6cHn1DaPlreAg-utysNp5hIOuqkJzlQU1h_1BZmcCSl8EdLaWghnD8i6b8TgTK_TSFR9kWczai12A-QjWyG0PUAFMkn5uDsw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNeHGZOkHC8AaoD6BzYXIpY1DyI0sr5MktnTufcJU93Ra6kWP5PsVnRUSr02Kk5bCxShi6aO1KvmsjNeHbnvBR1nnpNDbD6cHn1DaPlreAg-utysNp5hIOuqkJzlQU1h_1BZmcCSl8EdLaWghnD8i6b8TgTK_TSFR9kWczai12A-QjWyG0PUAFMkn5uDsw" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSRl5wKzd3kg8mUeNQs4sPMAH3HkJNkGYsURJIM-61-D8wOy5NJZl37gxCqXw5b6Beweuh3HLiT5fDopKB9bxHcYpghRobDN48_IzkxGEBnU5pxeZKhiv0FDVnxCWTbx_-5If_B0tY2D77q2fDtby6iAImc6YfSyUa4EGx63GQtiSDySjA2YiQ3GTwElkB" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSRl5wKzd3kg8mUeNQs4sPMAH3HkJNkGYsURJIM-61-D8wOy5NJZl37gxCqXw5b6Beweuh3HLiT5fDopKB9bxHcYpghRobDN48_IzkxGEBnU5pxeZKhiv0FDVnxCWTbx_-5If_B0tY2D77q2fDtby6iAImc6YfSyUa4EGx63GQtiSDySjA2YiQ3GTwElkB" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2vx8ab7ATbyVbgvuDQz9hX6SV1sj9_WD-zYmClnGSf09_6V5T8DVX3tv2Xc1jgTgIN5R8sxOEJQ0eXepikIGTWoYUjQZWWSMJS-7v0wuVUkMZuirl3eaBnyiLvoZ3RaMmXSTKvHe-Ijw90x6l1FWwgQe0mAa6pq5K0h_OVVWaX9_GtcYl-iy_e3NLNuXe" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2vx8ab7ATbyVbgvuDQz9hX6SV1sj9_WD-zYmClnGSf09_6V5T8DVX3tv2Xc1jgTgIN5R8sxOEJQ0eXepikIGTWoYUjQZWWSMJS-7v0wuVUkMZuirl3eaBnyiLvoZ3RaMmXSTKvHe-Ijw90x6l1FWwgQe0mAa6pq5K0h_OVVWaX9_GtcYl-iy_e3NLNuXe" width="180" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br />Things we've learned today:<p></p><div>* Sunsets from a plane are AMAZING (first time flyers were in awe)</div><div>* Meals on a plane are not necessarily conducive to allergies</div><div>* Traveling with this many people can be eventful and fun all at the same time</div><div>* Hawaii smells amazing on the breeze!</div><div>* Clouds sometimes look like icebergs when flying at night (kids creativity is so fun)</div>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-38794486962764268082023-12-21T11:14:00.002-07:002023-12-21T11:14:48.645-07:00That's a LOOOOT of Luggage<p> Have you guys ever travelled with a whole group of people? Not just travelled with them, but been fully in charge of them? And their luggage? My family (eight people) has been planning this trip for a few years now, and the time has finally arrived! TWO DAYS UNTIL WE EMBARK ON OUR INTERNATIONAL VACATION!! Australia, here we come! For my family, alone, that's 24 pieces of luggage (checked, carryon, and personal items). I thought camping took a lot of stuff LOL </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid3IO6WHUBnLFKWMtPKFKNoIqyIxMrDpaXatCapfEFjoOigbiNGmNfLlykuOcG5BY0UqnElsREBMNP2XC6xXlSAjFBuNZl2iD0usye82ZfKiI2k0XPlMZ0n8CeiZanC8LevsccULn8Kh2PF3nH1EgXzfSYAFa-ZNUuBTrLopvRn_bv1kGfC0v-mb2B9lyx/s4032/IMG_3700.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid3IO6WHUBnLFKWMtPKFKNoIqyIxMrDpaXatCapfEFjoOigbiNGmNfLlykuOcG5BY0UqnElsREBMNP2XC6xXlSAjFBuNZl2iD0usye82ZfKiI2k0XPlMZ0n8CeiZanC8LevsccULn8Kh2PF3nH1EgXzfSYAFa-ZNUuBTrLopvRn_bv1kGfC0v-mb2B9lyx/s320/IMG_3700.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>We are currently at my mom's house to pick her up (we're bringing her with us this time). We are all packed up and ready to go, but we're double and triple checking our bags to make sure though! Stay tuned for lots of updates, pictures, and fun antics from my family!</p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-8127646238242764622023-11-18T21:42:00.001-07:002023-11-18T21:42:07.142-07:00Sensing the Savior Activity<p>I had the pleasure of experiencing this activity at a women's retreat about 10 years ago and loved it so much. I've thought about it many times through the years since, and when I was called to be the Girls Camp Director, I knew we needed to give the girls this experience as well. I tried to locate it online to have an outline of how this activity worked (10 years makes the memory a little fuzzy haha), but I could NOT find it anywhere! I reached out to ladies I had been to the retreat with and no one I talked to had a copy. We did have many memories that we compiled, so I thought "if nothing else, I can just wing it". I didn't want to do that though, I didn't feel it would have been as powerful. So I kept searching and kept gathering items I knew I'd need, and just prayed and had faith that things would work out. Just as I was about to stop the search (literally a week before camp), I was put in contact with a lady I didn't know and she had, not one, but TWO copies (the full version and a simplified version). Miracles still exist and happen frequently, you guys! I got to work and gathered the remaining items, created the playlist I'd need, and off to camp we went! We ended up doing a simplified version, but it was so powerful for the girls to feel our Father's love and gain their own testimony experience through this activity. </p><p>A few things to note: You know your group's needs. Adjust these things to the needs of your group. Be mindful of allergies (we used a barley straw instead of alfalfa hay due to allergies in our group), or other special needs (we had a hearing impairment, so we made sure she was sitting closer to the speakers to hear the music - if one of the participants is fully deaf, create a "blind box" to sit on their lap so they can still see sign language of the music, but be "blind" to the objects being handed to them), etc.</p><p>Sensing The Savior - Sensing Christ: A Walk Through His Life and Love</p><p>The object of this experience is to feel things without sight so you can sense things better spiritually as well as physically; using your other senses to feel Christ's Spirit around you. Think of the objects being handed to you and how they might fit in Christ's life, then think how His life and experiences can apply to your life.</p><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 0pt;"><table style="border-collapse: collapse; border: medium;"><colgroup><col width="157"></col><col width="139"></col><col width="91"></col><col width="477"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SONG</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ACTION</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">PROP</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NARRATION</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Peace, Peace, Peace</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">none</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">none</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And behold, He shall be born of Mary…she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the Holy Ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even the Son of God. And He shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith He will take upon Him the pains and the sicknesses of His people. And He will take upon Him death, that He may loose the bands which bind His people; and He will take upon Him their infirmities, that His bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that He may know how to succor His people. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alma 7:10-12</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am Mary from the village of Nazareth. When I was young, I became betrothed to Joseph. I looked forward to our marriage with much excitement. One day, I was alone in my house. Suddenly I realized that there was a brilliant light in the room. I saw a man standing in the midst of the light. It emanated from him as though he were the sun itself. The angel spoke to me saying “Hail, thou art highly favored. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women.” (Luke 1:28) What the angel said next was so stunning that I could hardly believe what I had heard. He said “Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shall call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Song of the Highest.” The angel told me that I would conceive before I was married. I asked him how that could be, since I knew not a man. The angel answered and said “The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee. Therefore that Holy child that shall be born of thee, shall be called the Son of God.”</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Place straw and cloth in hands after narration ends</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cloth (flannel or soft cotton) and straw</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Created In His Image</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pick up straw/cloth</span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Place camel hair (fleece or fake hair/wool) in hands after narration ends</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fleece, wool, or fake hair to imitate camel hair</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And the child grew, and waxed strong in the spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. Now His parents went to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and His mother knew not of it.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">**Pick up straw and cloth**</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mary:I was worried when we couldn’t find Jesus. I should have known to check the temple. It was normal for a 12 year old boy to be questioned by the priest and scribes and even to ask them questions; this was how Jewish boys were taught. What was amazing to us all was how Jesus answered their questions. These learned men were astonished at His understanding. I, too, was taken aback. I was reminded that Jesus was no ordinary boy. As He learned and grew, he studied the writings of the prophets. The assurance that he was the promised Messiah grew within His soul. Most people thought of him as a simple carpenter boy. I knew that he was much, much more.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">**Place camel hair in hands**</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Baptism Song</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pick up camel hair and hand out rock at the same time when in the song “When Jesus Christ Was Baptized” starts</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fleece/wool/hair</span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rock</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; And preached, saying “There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan until John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him saying “I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now; for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he suffered him. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water; and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo, a voice from heaven, saying “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">**Pick up camel hair and hand out rock**</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nearer My God To Thee</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><br /><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">**May need to have a longer pause between this music and the next after narration. Be ready to pause until rocks are picked up after narration.**</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rock</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, it is written Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Then the devil taketh him upon the Holy city and set him on a pinnacle of the temple and saith until him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down; for it is written. He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them, And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. (Matt 4: 1-10</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">**Pick up rocks**</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Storm Music</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wait until the narration cue “The wind was blowing…” then fan them and spritz a mist of water. Then flash the light at their blindfold to simulate a storm. Stop on words “Peace, be still”</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fan, spray bottle, flashlight</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And when they had sent away the nmultitude, they took Him even as He was in the ship. And there was also with him little ships, and there arose a great storm of wind and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. I am Peter. I was on the boat that night. These storms of winds come up quickly, and fishermen sometimes drown. I, myself, was very afraid. We were in serious danger. The waves were high and were crashing over the sides of the boat, filling it with water. We tried bailing the water out, but we couldn’t keep up. I was trying to keep the sail from ripping to shreds. Andrew was fighting to hold the rudder. The wind was blowing, the boat was rocking and we were yelling and shouting but through it all, Jesus slept! I couldn’t believe He could sleep! Finally, not knowing what else to do, I woke Him. I asked how He could sleep. “Do you not care that we perish?” I asked. He didn’t answer me. He got to His feet and made His way to the front of the boat. Then, He stood there, looking out into the storm and the darkness, the waves crashing around Him, the wind tearing at His hair and beard. He raised His hand and spoke three words - “Peace be still.” There is no logical explanation for what happened next. As soon as He spoke, the winds began to die. Within two or three minutes, the wind and the waves were gone. The sea was completely calm. We marveled. What kind of man could command the wind and the waves</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Daughter Arise</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">*pause music, start again after narration is finished*</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">none</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jarius by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet and besought him greatly, saying, “My little daughter lieth at the point of death; I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.” While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house which said, “Thy daughter is dead; why troublest thou the Master any further?” As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogues, “Be not afraid, only believe.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am Jarius. My 12 year old daughter was ill until death. I sought the help of the Master, but returned home to find I was too late. She had died. The mourners had already been called. I wept bitterly. My daughter had been my joy. How could her mother and I live our lives without her? I cannot describe the joy that coursed through my heart as Jesus told us to get her something to eat. I thought my heart would burst with happiness and gratitude. What kind of man can bring back one from the sleep of death?</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Love One Another</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">none</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">none</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am Matthew. I was a publican, and the Jews did not like me, for I collected their taxes. I chose to follow Jesus. I saw Him perform many wonderful miracles. He calmed raging storms; he gave sight to a blind man; He cleansed a leper and healed a man who was paralyzed. A woman was cured of an issue of blood just by touching His robe. A beautiful girl was raised from the dead. As you marvel about these things, please know that my life was once a stormy sea, but now my heart is calm. I have been cleansed of my sins, healed from my sickness, and cured of my spiritual blindness. I was spiritually dead, and now I am alive. What happened in Jarius’ house was a miracle of astonishing power. But for me the greatest miracle of all is what happened in my own heart.</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Close Enough to Touch</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Slowly draw fabric across hands as if it were the hem of Christ’s robe</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strip of fabric</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years. And had suffered many things of many physicians and had spent all that she had and as nothing bettered, but rather worsened, when she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind Him, and touched His garment.</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">His Hands</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wait until second verse.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While music is playing, cup the hands of the participant in your own hands and just hold them for a few seconds before moving on to the next.</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hands</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I Stand All Amazed</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pass around sacrament cups, make sure they are gathered back up before song ends</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sacrament cups</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed and brake it and gave to them and said “Take, eat, this is my body. And he took the cup and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them; and they all drank of it. And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast and kneeled down and prayed. Saying, “Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me; nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done. And there appeared an angel unto them from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an agony, he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow and said unto them, why sleep ye? Rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Lord is My Shepherd</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">During first narration, pass out the crown of thorns, gather them back up at end of first narration</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Begin whipping sounds immediately, snap belt three times, slowly</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hit wood or concrete three times, pause, then three more times again.</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wood wreath</span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Belt</span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hammer</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. And then soldiers led him away into the hall, called Pratorium; and they call together the whole band. And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about His head. And began to salute Him, “Hail King of the Jews!” And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon Him, they took off the purple from HIm, and put his own clothes on him, and led Him out to crucify Him.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">*Pick up wreath*</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Christ would be beaten and whipped, suffering more punishment and humiliation along the way. In those days, it was common for the condemned man to carry his own cross. They placed the heavy beam on His shoulders amid more cursing, whipping and breathing. Then He began His march to Golgotha. But He did not have the strength to bear such a burden. As His footsteps faltered and He fell under the cross burden, a man named Simon was pressed into service to bear the load until the crucifixion spot was reached.</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Place nails in hands while listening to narrator and pounding nails into a board or against a tree</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Large Nails and Hammer</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We don’t have many details of Jesus’ crucifixion. We know, however, that our Lord was nailed to the cross by spikes, driven through the hands and feet, as was the Roman method. Death by crucifixion was at once the most lingering and most painful of all forms of execution. The victim lived in ever increasing torture, generally for many hours, sometimes for days. The spikes so cruelly driven through hands and feet penetrated and crushed sensitive nerves and quivering tendons. Amid all His suffering, He prayed “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.”</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My Lord, My Redeemer</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pick up nails/hammers and place a picture of Christ in their hands (for them to keep)</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Picture of Christ as a gift</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My Redeemer liveth. Your Redeemer liveth. He went forth suffering pains and sorrows so that He would know how to help us. He took upon Him death that He may loose the bands of death, which binds His people. He did all this so that we too can live again. I know that my Redeemer lives!</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I Know That My Redeemer Lives</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Remove blindfolds</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Everyone may sing along</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><b id="docs-internal-guid-87311f97-7fff-7ad4-2997-7eb261ca6ffe" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SIMPLIFIED VERSION</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Items needed: small bundle of straw, small piece or block of wood, thorns (wooden wreath), nail (the larger the better), Sacrament cup, Blindfolds, flashlight, soft cloth, wide mouth container of vinegar to smell, cup of water, music playlist</span></p><p><b style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One leader can effectively serve 8-10 individuals during the experience. So, plan accordingly for your group size and the number of items needed per group.</span></p><p><b style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Explain the experience by asking what sense is used the most. By eliminating our dominant visual sense, our other senses will naturally become more powerful. Have each participant put the blindfold on and sit close together in their group. Remind them that this is a quiet experience. Please place hands on lap to be ready to receive objects that will be handed to them and so as not to disturb your neighbor. Explain that you will be handing out items for each person to sense and discover. Be respectful, be reverent, and allow yourself and others to experience their own senses.</span></p><p><b style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 0pt;"><table style="border-collapse: collapse; border: medium;"><colgroup><col width="288"></col><col width="158"></col><col width="418"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SONG</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ITEM</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ACTION</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Away In A Manger</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Straw</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hand out during song and gather before the end of song</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Carpenter’s Song</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wood</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Same as straw</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Close Enough To Touch</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Flashlight and cloth</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Flash the light across eyes while brushing cloth across hands and arms. Do this 3 times during each chorus</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gethsemene</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vinegar</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sweep open container under nose to smell.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1st time - after Savior sings “cup more bitter”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2nd time - during Satan singing</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3rd time - at climax of song when everyone is singing.</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Day Of Tears</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thorns, Nail, Water</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1st verse - hand out torns to hold and touch. Sprinkle water on hands (like tears) during the chorus</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2nd verse - Gather thorns and pass out nails. Sprinkle water on hands during chorus</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3rd verse - Gather nails, sprinkle water on hands during chorus</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I Know That My Redeemer Lives</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sacrament cups</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hand out sacrament cups to hold until end of song. Collect them all before the end of song.</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Instruct everyone to remove blindfolds. Have a picture of the Savior spotlighted as a focal point when the blindfolds are removed. Allow some silence as each person continues to sense the presence of the Savior in their thoughts and hearts. Bear Testimony and allow other to do the same if they so desire.</span></p><p><b style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">**WHAT I DID**</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I kind of grabbed ideas from both versions and included memories of what my experience was (with the help of others memories of the same event). This activity lasted approximately a half hour. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hand everyone a blindfold and ask them to put it on. Start the music.</span></p><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 0pt;"><table style="border-collapse: collapse; border: medium; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;"><colgroup><col></col><col></col><col></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SONG</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ITEM</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ACTION</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://youtu.be/-UMYAkjnSeM?si=GGhRvjdAvyyPVmKg" target="_blank">More Than Just a Boy by Kenneth Cope</a></span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Manger with straw</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hand them this item and let them touch and feel it as they ponder. Gather at the end of the song</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://youtu.be/FkU9dPygghQ?si=qwiRh648rUcr3_0R" target="_blank">Mary’s Lullaby by April Meservy</a></span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fleece fabric square</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hand them this item and let them touch and feel it as they ponder. Gather at the end of the song</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://youtu.be/kQJXyLFdtYg?si=BIHbSFsJiY2q6uz9" target="_blank">The Carpenter’s Son by Kenneth Cope</a></span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Block of wood</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hand them this item and let them touch and feel it as they ponder. Gather at the end of the song</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://youtu.be/t8aHcQyYLO4?si=Wox2W5Wrj1xvPCgX" target="_blank">Gethsemene by Kenneth Cope</a></span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Crown of Thorns (wooden wreath), Sacrament Cup</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hand out the crown first, gather it up about half way through, then pass around the sacrament cup. Gather it up as the song is ending.</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://youtu.be/_FySuVkiit0?si=5WM_UDyu3KYBKS50" target="_blank">His Hands by Jenny Frogley</a></span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nail (the bigger the nail, the better)</span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hand them this item and let them touch and feel it as they ponder. Gather at the end of the song</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://youtu.be/lBRV-tNeuZc?si=HK905AUlr4tqIquC" target="_blank">For Me Alone by Sally DeFord</a></span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://mormongifts.com/products/jesus-christ-hand-i-love-you-american-sign-language-statue" target="_blank">Statue of Christ’s hand signing I Love You</a></span></p></td><td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 5pt; vertical-align: top;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wait until the 1st verse chorus to pass this around. The number of participants you have will determine how long each person can hold this item</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I displayed each item on a table at the center of our area so that they could see them as they removed the blindfolds. We were then able to reflect on how we felt, what we thought as we handled each item, and bear witness of the Spirit that was with us all that night. It was such a beautiful experience!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As you can see, my playlist was a little different than what was suggested in the info given to me and that was because of a couple reasons: some of the songs I could not find, and after much prayer and pondering on this, some of these songs I simply (and strongly) felt needed to be included.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I don’t know who created this activity, nor do I want any credit for it. I am so very thankful that I was able to experience it, and let the girls I was with experience it as well. Prayerfully ponder how you can make this activity fit in your group. Each one will be different and there will be many “take aways” from each experience. Enjoy!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qJ9fZl2QfzUPbxXMj2F0e8TVxR7PeFlwf7L6_iyNlAQJOPgp94dN4TPikdyJacY6Ij9nff1tm1NFz6vySqGvYTRSHkY3sxUeOCQYhrCtUusedY0ivs5jIuPQN35aFUo0pCOJS_zAAl-krQ5Enel6Urb7Oy1zuoXGp-kT9iu03WasZWTFMkxo2jmMliQ6/s4032/IMG_3266.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qJ9fZl2QfzUPbxXMj2F0e8TVxR7PeFlwf7L6_iyNlAQJOPgp94dN4TPikdyJacY6Ij9nff1tm1NFz6vySqGvYTRSHkY3sxUeOCQYhrCtUusedY0ivs5jIuPQN35aFUo0pCOJS_zAAl-krQ5Enel6Urb7Oy1zuoXGp-kT9iu03WasZWTFMkxo2jmMliQ6/w331-h441/IMG_3266.HEIC" width="331" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-74873985450362043822023-11-01T22:23:00.002-06:002023-11-01T22:23:43.994-06:00In Other News<p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">There has been a LOT going on here lately.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">On top of school, family reunions, birthdays, trips, more school stuff, holiday festivities, etc., I’ve been sick for over a month.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">I probably mentioned it before (I’m too lazy to go back and look haha), but I’ve dealt with two viruses that were floating around the area, and then if that wasn’t enough, I got sick with a 3rd.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">Ugh!!</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> Because</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> of all this, I didn’t post birthday shoutouts to my family, and I rarely posted pictures of the happenings going on. So, I’ll do my best to update you all now!</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Guys, I have an adult child that is no longer in the teenage years!! WHAT?! Maybe a small part of the reason I didn’t post this before was also because I’m slightly in denial. Ok, that’s probably a BIG part of it. Who said she could grow up?! Happy (belated) Birthday to my sweet Terra</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;">Then, 2 days later, my amazing hubby celebrated his bday! It was bittersweet though because, he's currently working on site away from home. Far enough away that he can't get home very often. Boo :( The silver lining to this is, Terra is his coworker now! So he's not completely alone out there. He's also been helping my mom with finishing work on her house, since he's closer in proximity to her than me. He's the best, you guys!</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;">My birthday flew by in the midst of those darn viruses, but everyone spoiled me, so it was a pretty good day. Those illnesses were kind of a cascade effect on the rest of the house though - once one goes, everyone joins in! Blah! Running on empty doesn't work very well, in case you were wondering. I then came down with that dreaded virus everyone is still talking about. That part is finally over, but I still have the fatigue and brain fog going on. Hopefully that works its way out the door VERY soon. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;">Halloween is normally a huge festivity around here, but with all ^^ that, it wasn't as big of a deal this year. But, we still did a few fun things anyway. My kids were sad they didn't get to carve pumpkins though (that's one we missed :/). </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;">We celebrated Celste's bday today - 15 years have flown by! Goodness, these kids are growing up fast!</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;">The biggest news we get to prepare for is....WE'RE GOING TO AUSTRALIA IN 7 WEEKS! Oh gosh, I'm so excited for this! I CANNOT wait! Stay tuned for those travel logs, folks, it's gonna be amazing! Plus, we have the BEST tour guide ever (Aussie Sisters rock, you guys)</p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-52584670274524744342022-06-21T20:21:00.002-06:002022-06-21T20:21:47.787-06:00Travel Log, Destination Home: A Tale of Two Suitcases<p>We began our journey back home by flying into London Heathrow - you'll recall, we had a 12 hour layover and had to campout in the airport by check-in and security. That was different than any airport we've ever been in. We're used to being able to stay near the terminal where we'd be leaving from. In London, they don't allow that. You must leave the air-side and hang out on the land-side (they shoo everyone out by 10:30 and then allow everyone back in starting at 4:30). We had found a quiet nook to rest in when, somewhere around 2-3 am, we got a notification that our luggage was ready for pick-up there in Heathrow. This was perplexing and alarming since it was supposed to just hop airlines along with us (kinda like how things worked on the way over there), without us having to worry about it at all. Also, their baggage claim is in a secure part of the airport, unlike the ones here in the US. There wasn't much we could do about it until employees started arriving an hour or so later though. We did manage to get info from one of the security guards that there is a "baggage enquiry" office on the 1st floor so we headed that direction. Baggage Enquiry is ONE single, solitary phone where you press 1 to speak to someone about your luggage woes. We waited in a line for an hour and half and learned that everyone there was because of one airline...the same one we were having issues with. Oy! We finally were able to talk with someone, after being hung up on a couple times (they claim it was connection issues) and were informed that our transfer airline would be able to go get our baggage and put it on our connection flight in a few hours. It was too much of a security risk to allow someone to escort us to go pick it up and escort us back out of there. *sigh* </p><p>While standing in line, we learned just how fortunate we had been to not have any cancelled flights and we also learned that the airline that was causing all these issues was supposed to have booked us a hotel, because our layover was so long. Hmmm...oh well, we like adventures haha Counting our many blessings over here anyway!</p><p>We managed to make our way back up to the check-in and talked with a really nice lady at American Airlines and she worked some magic on her computer and said that our luggage would make it home with us, not to worry! We got checked in and made it through security and off to our terminal gate and followed up with someone they refer to as "Socks" (yes, we asked Socks about our socks and other belongings) and as he was chatting with their baggage agents, they said that the first airlines weren't releasing our luggage and that it most likely wouldn't make it on the flight. Frustrating!!! We were given complimentary "early boarding" for our troubles and were able to just get to our seats so we could just try to relax. Once in our seats, ALLL the emotions came to the surface for me. I just wanted to be home, but I didn't want to leave this beautiful place and its wonderful people. Our luggage was "missing" but at least we were going to be state-side and not having airline issues that so many others have had. We just had the most grand adventure and saw the most amazing sights (with the exception of one from the day before haha), and here I was a blubbering mess - which made me cry harder haha, I'm such a weirdo!</p><p>We were soon up in the air and I was so excited because I had a window seat and could see the ocean and have a bird's eye-view of Ireland. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dykIqmlzOcaTOAn94HjJJw-3woyX-r6-hcDURzMjgyFC6r9SxSfGXn-K3MLGCSKeCylAU-SAhrNl769dJ3UOA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p>There was some serious cloud cover! I managed to get pictures of the coastline though.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNK6HCXBXPNkqkJ2hl5RGqgvqQ6JEIKAiBL3QcMqfhgnezp1RXmFObXDTPsa71_fFPT-RiRP1YF_ejanAdk2ApAvzWLsY2aHVKlmQOhFkX-dioCueHInOa_dAmi7W8uMqMdn7ZBlOvVDa0y5AB7WZZtt9avnXVQFJILwJtJ8pfMBpS7gJgqkZbR4u6dw/s2048/287101060_561302852302569_9125402732797719839_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNK6HCXBXPNkqkJ2hl5RGqgvqQ6JEIKAiBL3QcMqfhgnezp1RXmFObXDTPsa71_fFPT-RiRP1YF_ejanAdk2ApAvzWLsY2aHVKlmQOhFkX-dioCueHInOa_dAmi7W8uMqMdn7ZBlOvVDa0y5AB7WZZtt9avnXVQFJILwJtJ8pfMBpS7gJgqkZbR4u6dw/s320/287101060_561302852302569_9125402732797719839_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqoMG5q2v-HFoRPjzN2rWWUQGtCTjXpglxvWfAHy1KumIbY4dvpEh5_Qp-Mj7pPxYf1E5ONE-7p2HpoVpXZWqg3YC1mgmvVOMGaQKUAlzfy0kB_81Tfd9Kts298Qj7CmmPa6T0baMs_kYO4xhtThP0fyRFaFT9yJlnpvTLm91gu7FJn1eg5fwXZYsrA/s2048/288346395_726646161987475_1244660844474020915_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqoMG5q2v-HFoRPjzN2rWWUQGtCTjXpglxvWfAHy1KumIbY4dvpEh5_Qp-Mj7pPxYf1E5ONE-7p2HpoVpXZWqg3YC1mgmvVOMGaQKUAlzfy0kB_81Tfd9Kts298Qj7CmmPa6T0baMs_kYO4xhtThP0fyRFaFT9yJlnpvTLm91gu7FJn1eg5fwXZYsrA/s320/288346395_726646161987475_1244660844474020915_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>We made it to Dallas and through customs and our customs agent was very understanding and pointed us in the right direction and told us who to talk to about our luggage. He cracked a few jokes and made us laugh too, so that was a nice distraction. We talked to a couple people there in Dallas and were told that our luggage was in transit (this could mean they've located it and prepped it for flight in London, it might be flying here now, or it could be somewhere in the airport and just hasn't been checked into the system yet) and then another person when we made it to Denver and were told our luggage would be delivered to our home once it had landed in Denver, but that it was still in London at that moment. </p><p>We made it home and were immediately mobbed by our sweet Littles - oh how I missed them!! We let them see the few small things that had been in our carry-on bags but told them the rest of the trinkets would have to wait until our luggage made it home. Sleeping in our own bed was AMAZING and I didn't have any troubles adjusting back to our time zone haha!</p><p>The next evening, we got an email that our luggage would be delivered anywhere from 11 pm to 2 am, but if its too late, they may push it to the following day (what's too late, if 2 am isn't?!). Just before 2 am, someone rolled into our driveway and...*drumroll and trumpets sounding* OUR LUGGAGE IS HOME!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm5H2iDcgO5Gi2TBpsLLOZvTtGgzbvjhAX_TLu60syUkOsCL290ZfLptiwcYEEbpWyc4iA4qh_uQswtax9Td8ynJnczDvoItrrIl3jyPSF7rmxwUHFk_HbtPpxWrohanLNwZSF3FZ1RPkJ4RKJCihAMyaIiDis2aZUkAkaEA7Ru9AuGwKHQPo5Y1PUTQ/s2048/288741509_555597272834766_1155222967164399494_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm5H2iDcgO5Gi2TBpsLLOZvTtGgzbvjhAX_TLu60syUkOsCL290ZfLptiwcYEEbpWyc4iA4qh_uQswtax9Td8ynJnczDvoItrrIl3jyPSF7rmxwUHFk_HbtPpxWrohanLNwZSF3FZ1RPkJ4RKJCihAMyaIiDis2aZUkAkaEA7Ru9AuGwKHQPo5Y1PUTQ/s320/288741509_555597272834766_1155222967164399494_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>It was like Christmas morning when my Littles got up and saw them sitting there by the front door! Haha We handed out fun things to the kids, let them try candies, and showed them some fun games we brought home. It was such a good feeling to have that stress relieved! </p><p>One thing I was going to post before but kept forgetting to - the FOOD! Every morning for breakfast this was what was offered (traditional Scottish breakfast)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggcWmL6P06RP2q3hQ2omgV34p50Ce9L-KukX1f0xSuYazVrAgup5MNsduK5TJfju5ht61xYpDbGB1yFAnw4DRiQT4HA3NBx7rGbxsHs9amJHIco2UlwQH67WgTWnPzsZxtkinMhuae_2tfVQXKZo5fDD1_BE81Ldw736OnTG43v_1203C8OYWu2WzhOg/s2048/287945564_357407973178971_1333490851778556379_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggcWmL6P06RP2q3hQ2omgV34p50Ce9L-KukX1f0xSuYazVrAgup5MNsduK5TJfju5ht61xYpDbGB1yFAnw4DRiQT4HA3NBx7rGbxsHs9amJHIco2UlwQH67WgTWnPzsZxtkinMhuae_2tfVQXKZo5fDD1_BE81Ldw736OnTG43v_1203C8OYWu2WzhOg/s320/287945564_357407973178971_1333490851778556379_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>And every meal was stick-to-you-ribs food too, and the servings weren't small! Chris and I felt so bloated by the time we were done there, but it was still oh so worth it! I can't wait for the next adventure we have 💖</p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-63250975030570528212022-06-18T17:53:00.002-06:002022-06-18T17:53:16.025-06:00Not Goodbye - Just See You LaterLast night and this morning, we said "safe travels" to those in our tour group. We seriously had the best people surrounding us this week. This was our tour bus and our guide and driver - Marge and Graham (it sounded like they were saying Grimm haha) were seriously the best! We're going to miss them!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqH1Pgm9VD3jA3_A3WQI2djHX6aFQUPoSiLrirsLqzuzJZnKllaZ6lRtymIGXjOxWjy2LjzaAVbZI8bQemiePjbU6TQN0j6hS92paC3HoRAdulR40k9hNrxW3bxKYirCFK3Be4sqt59tiDzSxXMM_ttfxL08aqmpwm6yilEdV9Lf6b7pgyGcaKhOIIQ/s2048/287754633_5316658411690023_6307533309675907101_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqH1Pgm9VD3jA3_A3WQI2djHX6aFQUPoSiLrirsLqzuzJZnKllaZ6lRtymIGXjOxWjy2LjzaAVbZI8bQemiePjbU6TQN0j6hS92paC3HoRAdulR40k9hNrxW3bxKYirCFK3Be4sqt59tiDzSxXMM_ttfxL08aqmpwm6yilEdV9Lf6b7pgyGcaKhOIIQ/s320/287754633_5316658411690023_6307533309675907101_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN02e4TBR8OIrGfH21N8YCktl_J8eSJMZGgjuHbeVuvRp1XhPm5bGdsqY4ZfeiuVm75SFsbrkMzuDPxoER2n9pvSV54qveAi8aiVDYbbQVx-kieqgQVcnPgOC9RrXx7rpJ5wc0AdYVsOU2e7qGsfioielf9Aa7O_2hZZBIydeDEEhd4rtwDwbU6UFkfg/s2048/287013160_5138384086255761_5496500323422292478_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN02e4TBR8OIrGfH21N8YCktl_J8eSJMZGgjuHbeVuvRp1XhPm5bGdsqY4ZfeiuVm75SFsbrkMzuDPxoER2n9pvSV54qveAi8aiVDYbbQVx-kieqgQVcnPgOC9RrXx7rpJ5wc0AdYVsOU2e7qGsfioielf9Aa7O_2hZZBIydeDEEhd4rtwDwbU6UFkfg/s320/287013160_5138384086255761_5496500323422292478_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Since our flight didn't leave until after 7 pm, we had all day to wander around Edinburgh without much of a schedule to keep. We decided to hop on a bus (a double-decker bus at that!) and head to the other side of Edinburgh castle. We were searching for something specific but discovered we over-shot that by a mile or two, so we did what any tourist would do. Go on a tour of Holyroodhouse (they place where the royal family stays when they visit Edinburgh) since we were right there anyway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwUlOCcWB6SG8fbYqdcdeyPV_MQxRV_UGczoiqzkrt9cODN8dnUnfAVYzaF_GO-lzJiQ5zKeOikC2iKgRz_JJWnjd299sJawOMxnsCeLp2qRKrNrdzcdPDX41G62Au4J8_Keq6Q6V5YoAr_He_EJSK8Jo8GOYZ6vmLhJ890OrreHGqEtbJ9bzvcNY9w/s2048/287066463_1075255200079817_4957490206586492651_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwUlOCcWB6SG8fbYqdcdeyPV_MQxRV_UGczoiqzkrt9cODN8dnUnfAVYzaF_GO-lzJiQ5zKeOikC2iKgRz_JJWnjd299sJawOMxnsCeLp2qRKrNrdzcdPDX41G62Au4J8_Keq6Q6V5YoAr_He_EJSK8Jo8GOYZ6vmLhJ890OrreHGqEtbJ9bzvcNY9w/s320/287066463_1075255200079817_4957490206586492651_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq2lQfHbV26pPGPvm_myCsxeQIH3BtNJymlwbt58wh9mT43ShkzR7APAmBPvQ8WdAw7sE5UA1OljtWL6sAne-9POogdpwPGiWXSWRb0dm33nGkAAXYfAKPsFBlZmkzETTVk91DUjWTF1Q_fVIdjEBktz9WJI10wdQ2pDsyOrqTH33NOndCdNRJRPxkHQ/s2048/287127848_3227063760873655_4108086282542945764_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq2lQfHbV26pPGPvm_myCsxeQIH3BtNJymlwbt58wh9mT43ShkzR7APAmBPvQ8WdAw7sE5UA1OljtWL6sAne-9POogdpwPGiWXSWRb0dm33nGkAAXYfAKPsFBlZmkzETTVk91DUjWTF1Q_fVIdjEBktz9WJI10wdQ2pDsyOrqTH33NOndCdNRJRPxkHQ/s320/287127848_3227063760873655_4108086282542945764_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Mary Queen of Scots resided here, once upon a time. Many of the tapestries and paintings from them are still there, though some may only be copies so that the lighting and air don't further their aging progress. There were many stories that were told throughout that tour, but one was a murder plot! Mary's husband thought she was cheating on him, and since it was the 1500's, he did what any sane husband would do at that time - he killed the man. Legend says that his blood still stains the floor. I don't know guys, but that looks an awful lot like kool-aid...😏<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjkna1gLq0fJYYPhHoiLwCS6Ol1O22Q_ysbboJzCNYhlYqB08KCvevngOkJbI9Z_OC6kfsoPId7mpHjNCuGD55KA-GrxaCqLWxWbpkBq0otxpMCeZLJD_Da6pHxzQGcDZcB0wanHLuKt7e9X0Y7rVJt7-U6QGOP5BojU4t-hmFg76xHSq2akJrcshng/s2048/286420116_559209132516386_6338375847613662890_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjkna1gLq0fJYYPhHoiLwCS6Ol1O22Q_ysbboJzCNYhlYqB08KCvevngOkJbI9Z_OC6kfsoPId7mpHjNCuGD55KA-GrxaCqLWxWbpkBq0otxpMCeZLJD_Da6pHxzQGcDZcB0wanHLuKt7e9X0Y7rVJt7-U6QGOP5BojU4t-hmFg76xHSq2akJrcshng/s320/286420116_559209132516386_6338375847613662890_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>Here are a few shots of various rooms, stained glass, art, and jewelry that were on display:</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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And that needle point work was from Mary Queen of Scots!</div><div><br /></div><div>Next we started walking back toward the Nelson Monument (the thing we over-shot lol) and walked around the structures there at this overlook point. We decided not to climb the 360+ stairs inside the Nelson Monument - that's a LOT of stairs after climbing a steep hill to get there to begin with haha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0X2DLiB7ztVWi5acCiWg5ua5TMRNag5PCwNeQT5FJ_b30S6IqIvv6-fSuHCK8_NI0jaXEh8DyLwn85ravwoAmCztcw-a1qP_je4XR7JfQPkGkoxUz0WHNYORFkJLGa0kpfM1gA44zxMyTUl29HpjMVHlcgMwr_y0rYkff43Qjh4A_wVN_tn9PPtNJcQ/s2048/286312888_1665826217125561_6912234077834074230_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0X2DLiB7ztVWi5acCiWg5ua5TMRNag5PCwNeQT5FJ_b30S6IqIvv6-fSuHCK8_NI0jaXEh8DyLwn85ravwoAmCztcw-a1qP_je4XR7JfQPkGkoxUz0WHNYORFkJLGa0kpfM1gA44zxMyTUl29HpjMVHlcgMwr_y0rYkff43Qjh4A_wVN_tn9PPtNJcQ/s320/286312888_1665826217125561_6912234077834074230_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMeL1lL6J9Z96L7ankYwnHidjhuz4mqKZocz4EkG1BBHNNGp2jmGqeBaVIpCfp_Q2_GXZHpMH5Y5BHkndB4foaAzOpMFg17p_K1F-TUUrmNl7TUfZ93TQoZMWwoVorLijdD7vrDiB8WDWpAsFzGH65VOhXfWZJ09nvClnavLcOAjfKmkSSaSHguqQRMA/s2048/286420687_1031466927483321_3005624760732822528_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMeL1lL6J9Z96L7ankYwnHidjhuz4mqKZocz4EkG1BBHNNGp2jmGqeBaVIpCfp_Q2_GXZHpMH5Y5BHkndB4foaAzOpMFg17p_K1F-TUUrmNl7TUfZ93TQoZMWwoVorLijdD7vrDiB8WDWpAsFzGH65VOhXfWZJ09nvClnavLcOAjfKmkSSaSHguqQRMA/s320/286420687_1031466927483321_3005624760732822528_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMZyDHwDsLZggS84REC7FkxdDTq_GrBQh0jyau7UuBMVThuyPLpcKlsa-Phq7fqIDzptFsmGNZio8nO1g9JzFS34opyfCw8DKufSW9j0FWmu7ndtViNBsCDLUmjwpaogi1wVwwGnglhA7VLUmHXIz7vHmMdEsj3MnPSKkOpPt_YX_2L4kIpGERJQqHg/s2048/286657519_686856422412771_8872344247295732923_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMZyDHwDsLZggS84REC7FkxdDTq_GrBQh0jyau7UuBMVThuyPLpcKlsa-Phq7fqIDzptFsmGNZio8nO1g9JzFS34opyfCw8DKufSW9j0FWmu7ndtViNBsCDLUmjwpaogi1wVwwGnglhA7VLUmHXIz7vHmMdEsj3MnPSKkOpPt_YX_2L4kIpGERJQqHg/s320/286657519_686856422412771_8872344247295732923_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Us in front of Nelson Monument...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGT1SWhOoMkc9LECvhWYcKCFAG3Sso_1G2B5vNZWt-eBfmdqo-djJlSNvmBUR2GUz0vkiGHNQw6lNZIm79mLLl-jSogKyDnYDylCHcJ-j5ztTyzXGek6n3fX7pqEIkFNGQGu0FrZ_ygxEmShBHRhVabX2siryqe7fi0qkwL_jfp-CMRtS1PlIHM2JC8Q/s2048/287475466_7529793120429292_2585031584292005168_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGT1SWhOoMkc9LECvhWYcKCFAG3Sso_1G2B5vNZWt-eBfmdqo-djJlSNvmBUR2GUz0vkiGHNQw6lNZIm79mLLl-jSogKyDnYDylCHcJ-j5ztTyzXGek6n3fX7pqEIkFNGQGu0FrZ_ygxEmShBHRhVabX2siryqe7fi0qkwL_jfp-CMRtS1PlIHM2JC8Q/s320/287475466_7529793120429292_2585031584292005168_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8x1wE5sRjflp1Y3_njWPAsd0DMxEdfadWxxgTtj1n4SLCY5nI7ch0Z9oQTM10MoeNACmLjJnB7PJLEjAacWveoeEKs3adt0J0Xrfh3_SuDDk028iFHl0QxHhT3UN9O2E-EYk_8xFaaxpDj7C-mSMpi4YGnxLJ7Kcxrwl-vhKDsub-DgXxyL-zif2y9g/s2048/288901796_2477871375706807_8351592506703124619_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8x1wE5sRjflp1Y3_njWPAsd0DMxEdfadWxxgTtj1n4SLCY5nI7ch0Z9oQTM10MoeNACmLjJnB7PJLEjAacWveoeEKs3adt0J0Xrfh3_SuDDk028iFHl0QxHhT3UN9O2E-EYk_8xFaaxpDj7C-mSMpi4YGnxLJ7Kcxrwl-vhKDsub-DgXxyL-zif2y9g/s320/288901796_2477871375706807_8351592506703124619_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>Those stairs are what we climbed before climbing the hill to the monument - they curve and go ALLLLL the way down near those track lines at the bottom. My fit bit was cheering me on for accomplishing all my steps by 2 pm today!</div><div><br /></div><div>We decided to do one more tour before heading back to the hotel to get our bags (even though we had checked out, they were holding them for us so we didn't have to lug them all over town). We toured Mary King's Close and learned about how life was before things started to really get modernized. It was dark and dank and Chris and I decided we much prefer the open air and light coming through our windows! Haha We also learned about the plague doctors that dealt with the black plague that was running rampant in Europe. The first doctor died from the plague so they hired a new one (who wasn't even a dr, he was just enthusiastic lol) with the promise that they'd pay him quite a large sum of money if he'd help eradicate the plague. He managed to do this, but they didn't pay him. They had hired him just knowing he'd die before they had to cough up the money. He did start getting some of it just before he passed away (not from the plague). It was so interesting to see how far under the city the Closes were (basically apartments made of stone and very close together) and just how small each unit was! They didn't allow photography in that tour because it was underneath a government building and apparently photography is a real security threat in the UK? We were able to take pictures in the gift shop though.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKeujg8ffza8z8QInoSjDBAymFZxb4oIxqXJo-d1SL82QgQroKSwDiplREkZT09nnxz3NoU2nl8nM7ZFSKr41Z6DiwF6MLvc5AR5-HMVbn0p2tzKaJY4nb700-LzuvK5Tg4La7Zb1bLopjsCmkr8WZtxbx5f8pgoXShS4AN-T2m6svxxLcV2spreZTNA/s2048/287046189_419128296768546_5648442575102862413_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKeujg8ffza8z8QInoSjDBAymFZxb4oIxqXJo-d1SL82QgQroKSwDiplREkZT09nnxz3NoU2nl8nM7ZFSKr41Z6DiwF6MLvc5AR5-HMVbn0p2tzKaJY4nb700-LzuvK5Tg4La7Zb1bLopjsCmkr8WZtxbx5f8pgoXShS4AN-T2m6svxxLcV2spreZTNA/s320/287046189_419128296768546_5648442575102862413_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKLFvkrBCLxoQOAiyZr9luBnKu0KqhjViQSatGcag6xtqELiE0r7HdGwVukm61IYPGPs72bQs8JyTpzfa1090UJTUpZASW_ZqHgHirTGXcVnD1b-vvreTHTeG8fyj_m35O3b4Vt4U8d-Lka-OENpMjb4s5103jnje8efUubsR-Zfbb_pYx3EvMr4_YA/s2048/287214077_1242108353195762_4900588479046077689_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKLFvkrBCLxoQOAiyZr9luBnKu0KqhjViQSatGcag6xtqELiE0r7HdGwVukm61IYPGPs72bQs8JyTpzfa1090UJTUpZASW_ZqHgHirTGXcVnD1b-vvreTHTeG8fyj_m35O3b4Vt4U8d-Lka-OENpMjb4s5103jnje8efUubsR-Zfbb_pYx3EvMr4_YA/s320/287214077_1242108353195762_4900588479046077689_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaoLUvzTX4ykFmQhgG2yTt42EPrFgB5U7GiYm1cqI7fti1lUBtO_9xImbyONIkwvbNtjaEewx7OmQ_BGWKQoubF5ebp5J-DXEawTH_xvzmJvhHSm8LMNeOLJDhDs_5Y2sppYhCPYYwG-2UGMDphMyHdZ9uKyDGvRe8qkOS2qoeyjIZ6LFVI4Y700HT1A/s2048/287338161_1738666053137093_6267292982827582546_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaoLUvzTX4ykFmQhgG2yTt42EPrFgB5U7GiYm1cqI7fti1lUBtO_9xImbyONIkwvbNtjaEewx7OmQ_BGWKQoubF5ebp5J-DXEawTH_xvzmJvhHSm8LMNeOLJDhDs_5Y2sppYhCPYYwG-2UGMDphMyHdZ9uKyDGvRe8qkOS2qoeyjIZ6LFVI4Y700HT1A/s320/287338161_1738666053137093_6267292982827582546_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>As we were heading out of here, we decided that we needed to stop by Mary's Milk Bar. This wonderful shop makes their ice creams and custards fresh every morning. I heard about it in a travel group that I'm in and so, we started walking to find it. In Old Town Edinburgh, there are still cobblestone streets and steep hills so you must watch your step. It's also a very crowded place to be while walking along the Royal Mile (think the Vegas Strip, only with roads that are 1/4 the size...and made of cobblestone...and no flashy lights). If you need to consult with a map, you must find an alleyway or some small nook to stop in so you don't hold up the throngs of people making their way around OR you can have someone being your guide to direct you and alert you of super uneven cobblestones coming up. Well, Chris was consulting the map and I was being his eyes and some people in front of us started to laugh and point. I glanced up to the castle to see what they were pointing at. I didn't see anything so I started scanning the hillside and as my eyes came to the street level, I saw a sight that cannot be unseen, but oh how I wish it could be! There was a whole fleet of male bicyclists that were only in their birthday suits. Thankfully, for me, Chris told me to look at something on his phone's maps right at that moment (oh thanks be to all the goodness in this world, YES I would love to look at your map right now) and my eyes were saved from further assault. Why were they doing this? What was their purpose? I have no idea, but the ice cream was definitely needed after that. We walked down another set of stairs in an alleyway and came out to another area full of shops and *singing choirs of angels* there was Mary's Milk Bar! But oh that line!!! *please ignore the cafe next to it 😂 And NO there were no photos taken of the weird fleet of bicyclists either, though we did have a good laugh over it for the next few blocks LOL!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51-GCv1ybcNlVDYRb-eQYjmAfZZVD6KerN_Jo_bcB0nabn06nplfNi_83zJVC3He7bPjUwtPQMJEjX7lzdux_ZgGWF9dhm9Fqdo9t8b6orw1SKLYpmW6XaEY1xZaCawmYZdM2Mzlg6NLyx9jlQ68VPtUXML_bapwEv7x2rJrNHq4YT2SU8-jS1cZCmA/s2048/287382798_1098605724341928_1331860600598811831_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51-GCv1ybcNlVDYRb-eQYjmAfZZVD6KerN_Jo_bcB0nabn06nplfNi_83zJVC3He7bPjUwtPQMJEjX7lzdux_ZgGWF9dhm9Fqdo9t8b6orw1SKLYpmW6XaEY1xZaCawmYZdM2Mzlg6NLyx9jlQ68VPtUXML_bapwEv7x2rJrNHq4YT2SU8-jS1cZCmA/s320/287382798_1098605724341928_1331860600598811831_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilskRPdF6t3YKr0ob-uCW4SNSJmhxe442U6H76oGizuiY0ecijMDgYN2Q-zCwxvvG-j7WklBwoqlC1DwjcWP-h30RCBerZJkJhHAS8ojXO1bpYVf_euhVMuHM8YofuwemeH8pObZhhen6RMzrNvcNxvwRUit8rIDiKMxNg0BgTtS-GJ5GYxQc2oTosLQ/s2048/286960262_435602631444365_8601483250278798036_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilskRPdF6t3YKr0ob-uCW4SNSJmhxe442U6H76oGizuiY0ecijMDgYN2Q-zCwxvvG-j7WklBwoqlC1DwjcWP-h30RCBerZJkJhHAS8ojXO1bpYVf_euhVMuHM8YofuwemeH8pObZhhen6RMzrNvcNxvwRUit8rIDiKMxNg0BgTtS-GJ5GYxQc2oTosLQ/s320/286960262_435602631444365_8601483250278798036_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGeGq6U26qfcUX66FIBYMzbsT_33gyCsC-JFaOmFemsYoa1aTHRMdroVtHitzZ5SDzxPUQMH9ncaQtsQuvlMxKtvhdf1m58aaezy122xuUmEVOoEyQnmwdADOcgr4W5DQB52nzDsI4ybK4Nun1lV-6u3Z6VQcZRUTrKP2VMfvS3e_fSwS3vCjGXMonEQ/s2048/286585183_360446999508611_5809821540676768291_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGeGq6U26qfcUX66FIBYMzbsT_33gyCsC-JFaOmFemsYoa1aTHRMdroVtHitzZ5SDzxPUQMH9ncaQtsQuvlMxKtvhdf1m58aaezy122xuUmEVOoEyQnmwdADOcgr4W5DQB52nzDsI4ybK4Nun1lV-6u3Z6VQcZRUTrKP2VMfvS3e_fSwS3vCjGXMonEQ/s320/286585183_360446999508611_5809821540676768291_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>We made it through the crazy line, got the most amazing ice cream cones (lavender-lemon on mine and hazelnut on Chris's) and headed back to the hotel to catch our ride to the airport. We made it to London and discovered that there have been so many cancellations that all the hotels nearby are full. So, we're camping out at Heathrow tonight. Yay for adventures HAHA! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiucJVVWvo_XbeeqYRNyUqLjhLkGpche9_rSqZ2dtTUvAdun11lb42dyNbwxDLUmCRj-RIgOStkchTv2LcOcM0rUCVQEik8SLT2uji6iNQMaglMFLrp02VHlGGdczfazOnSfic4RxyTEJsiuP5b72luoexJW6w_tIDGoTHcnjzpYPUOVE4Bvt_Iysp40Q/s2048/286710276_517311020078412_3477986498413122312_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiucJVVWvo_XbeeqYRNyUqLjhLkGpche9_rSqZ2dtTUvAdun11lb42dyNbwxDLUmCRj-RIgOStkchTv2LcOcM0rUCVQEik8SLT2uji6iNQMaglMFLrp02VHlGGdczfazOnSfic4RxyTEJsiuP5b72luoexJW6w_tIDGoTHcnjzpYPUOVE4Bvt_Iysp40Q/s320/286710276_517311020078412_3477986498413122312_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Our journey home continues tomorrow, wish us luck!</div>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-42119122994502343882022-06-17T16:46:00.004-06:002022-06-17T16:46:35.553-06:00Touring Edinburgh<p> This morning we got up and it was raining again (who's actually surprised by this haha its their rainy season, ya can't get away from it). We drove around Old Town and New Town Edinburgh and learned so many things about the area. Alexander Graham Bell was born here (we saw his childhood home), the lamps that are out front of these town-homes were a testament to one's wealth (they used to use whale oil), and Robert Louis Stevenson (Scottish author who wrote Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and many other books) lived here as well. We drove past the "cottage" where the royal family comes to stay in for the celebration of Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance and other events in the area. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFw4QHWpe_GM3ZSiEikTNPBXA-oLQ5h3CsgXpqh31U25pkEMwy5hoB2RcQCG3y3qIt1eo7v-5nOkGMzgRyNQbq3EkSOYYviL-TFFDGt_dG_APuJISxpHCcH9nGTb9sR_Qui_l8dxgen1WxD6ZqSVn_uje1VMbpfYnu5NKITU8IfUlfaoOQfaNhQ_RdjA/s2048/287621125_744941919875477_8108192266526732227_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFw4QHWpe_GM3ZSiEikTNPBXA-oLQ5h3CsgXpqh31U25pkEMwy5hoB2RcQCG3y3qIt1eo7v-5nOkGMzgRyNQbq3EkSOYYviL-TFFDGt_dG_APuJISxpHCcH9nGTb9sR_Qui_l8dxgen1WxD6ZqSVn_uje1VMbpfYnu5NKITU8IfUlfaoOQfaNhQ_RdjA/s320/287621125_744941919875477_8108192266526732227_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MCUQS5KYrJcmpfLaJFYXzzKsQfJ6q5UJWg5ERSAUhzEonwT7L0PXa0X17rmLFT4po1SOIQhV7fyOv9Gk-sNUgVbU-0bZ9Uot_Qr7Td6oZ2S7XOlEDRJ3Dycy8L6tBTaGyMhd1psCnI0t1icHCDNWtirpleN1e05LaW6o8AlnZKCj34T2ykoSw5CobQ/s2048/286561775_1007992133254176_6990751253244763755_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MCUQS5KYrJcmpfLaJFYXzzKsQfJ6q5UJWg5ERSAUhzEonwT7L0PXa0X17rmLFT4po1SOIQhV7fyOv9Gk-sNUgVbU-0bZ9Uot_Qr7Td6oZ2S7XOlEDRJ3Dycy8L6tBTaGyMhd1psCnI0t1icHCDNWtirpleN1e05LaW6o8AlnZKCj34T2ykoSw5CobQ/s320/286561775_1007992133254176_6990751253244763755_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6qdWM3osrzQolzIVs_jjyH6zVheKoFZLo1tD5SV4PYISfm3Fp8W_wOCXs6GYUIHzJg3rljc30PbOkxQXpwk8eSDWVzpv5K44-oByMGGhLL8N_LPAp_LbkaoJl5XdLJeyU2La_878FMtz7cfrPgG4f_pMKHNxbjwzitrUJuXtZOAcVq_irXSgv5Px9ig/s2048/288394794_721578905717883_419424657161001576_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6qdWM3osrzQolzIVs_jjyH6zVheKoFZLo1tD5SV4PYISfm3Fp8W_wOCXs6GYUIHzJg3rljc30PbOkxQXpwk8eSDWVzpv5K44-oByMGGhLL8N_LPAp_LbkaoJl5XdLJeyU2La_878FMtz7cfrPgG4f_pMKHNxbjwzitrUJuXtZOAcVq_irXSgv5Px9ig/s320/288394794_721578905717883_419424657161001576_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqPD4j8dg4qAPloN0PoPGg_qenRA9NQTqi5hQ9DG9gS3hiuyOoH06XRUwMNP9CEqh5V6RgdpEahabuu0ISynMznrJm_DbyHEO6iSwsPmrO5Hg549hTAAUy8bHmTDmAgAJz8guwVwCfcxOQI2ytwPjam6Ki-eYt2K0p6wlaZQiRfMsPUxDTXAljboB_GQ/s2048/286828223_758227751869060_2585108026488453446_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqPD4j8dg4qAPloN0PoPGg_qenRA9NQTqi5hQ9DG9gS3hiuyOoH06XRUwMNP9CEqh5V6RgdpEahabuu0ISynMznrJm_DbyHEO6iSwsPmrO5Hg549hTAAUy8bHmTDmAgAJz8guwVwCfcxOQI2ytwPjam6Ki-eYt2K0p6wlaZQiRfMsPUxDTXAljboB_GQ/s320/286828223_758227751869060_2585108026488453446_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Those town-homes don't have lawns or yards to play in, so there are parks that were not developed (only landscaped beautifully) across the street or down and around the corner from them where they could have exclusive access to for this purpose - its fenced off and you need a key to enter the park, so it's kind of a shared yard with your neighbors.</p><p>Then we drove up to the castle (or as close as we could get, because they're setting up the grand-stands for the Military Tattoo celebration that's going to happen in August). We trudged uphill in the rain, trying not to slip on the cobblestone streets and made it to the inner walls and courtyards of the castle. Our guide stuck with us (it was a different guide that our regular tour guide Marge - his name was Alan) through the rain (I overheard other people saying that their guides cancelled at the last minute because of the rainfall) and gave us a very speedy history briefing of the castle, pointed out what buildings were where and sent us on our way to explore. We were able to see some beautiful architecture, stained glass windows, antiques and relics dating back centuries, AND we were able to see the Scottish Crown Jewels, as well as the Destiny Stone! 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Chris and I decided to wander around and explore the area while we waited for the next tour excursion we'd go on. We saw this beautiful cathedral and heard a symphony practicing for their concert tonight (oh how I wish we were able to record that, you guys, it was so beautiful)! Their gardens surrounding the cemeteries were stunning as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZx2GyL_ZbxFVEINvlH9vNcaN94Il7n0OIPOsuvmzIkNaTgWSxkUVyBYLlcniy6jWWDMHPKcQR9DqcoYL6qxuqGkug7Qh0P9xfQvBAZHNBcX_IPm8dpkUuGqUwBAvh0WRqDn9uCyW6Oug7lWTthmsiKC9KczgM9YTtTPTJZtFV4SFbk028o3EoQamhpg/s2048/287116808_784266862983420_3598480639242876687_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZx2GyL_ZbxFVEINvlH9vNcaN94Il7n0OIPOsuvmzIkNaTgWSxkUVyBYLlcniy6jWWDMHPKcQR9DqcoYL6qxuqGkug7Qh0P9xfQvBAZHNBcX_IPm8dpkUuGqUwBAvh0WRqDn9uCyW6Oug7lWTthmsiKC9KczgM9YTtTPTJZtFV4SFbk028o3EoQamhpg/s320/287116808_784266862983420_3598480639242876687_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOiieIh6Z72-HpXHo_E2AoRma8Qz19A38w9IwUDRkQyXrp3T3IZr4rja7bB7_5dHMCLD4MV0vTzfQCMJQSHzezZ1vlIyI4W1YXpSFcO3kmqJV_XepQnsFtoYCAAWEiI1YalCTqSaQY5-BNggKtSgajyA4H_ltwDGop6p6dYCKTymw4lHMK_0i-KbWlAQ/s2048/287310498_993918861306435_8965358136856569567_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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She was decommissioned in 1997 and they decided to let her sit in the harbor in Edinburgh. It has turned in to quite the attraction too! They have recordings that you can listen to that guide you through the ship and teach you what each room/place on the yacht was for. This was a very fancy boat, that's for sure haha The royal family had to take the Roles Royce with them when they went to less-developed countries than Great Britain in order to have something to drive around. </p><p>One of the games the crew played on the yacht involved a stuffed wombat and a soft baseball bat of some kind. They'd toss the stuffed animal up into the ceiling fan and then start swinging trying to hit the stuffy into someone else. We had a good laugh over that one. 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Thursday happened to be my least amount of steps put in this week (info courtesy of my fitbit watch), and that slight slow-down caused me to crash. That was the best I've slept this week (I'm one that tends to do best in familiar environments when it comes to sleeping)! Anyway, on to Thursday's adventures!</p><p>Today we left Aberdeen and meandered south along the coast to the Scone Palace, located in Perth (it's pronounced Skoon Palace in Pearth). When we arrived, we were told there would be no photography inside the palace, as it is still personal residence and we didn't want to invade the family's privacy (as if walking through their house wasn't invasion haha). If you go to a search engine, however, and type in Scone Palace Perth, you'll find many pictures of the displays inside. They have one of the largest, if not the largest, collections of white statues that are pure ivory (it was a couple centuries ago, folks, different times indeed). The detail on each little statuette is so detailed and intricate, and I was standing a ways away from them (no touchy the antiques!). The fourth (I think) Earl of Mansfield (the owner of the estate), was so generous and kind hearted. He never turned away a Scotsman in need. One story of his generosity has actually been turned into a movie - Belle: this is a movie about a young girl he helped raise because a relative came to him and asked for his assistance in raising his illegitimate child. Her name is Dido (just keep in mind that its Hollywood - cinematic liberties have been taken with the story-line somewhat. The Earl of Mansfield (I forget which one...oops) had the largest collection of China settings in the country. He had so many that if you came to stay, you wouldn't eat off the same place setting twice, no matter how long your stay lasted! That's an awful lot of dishes! Another cool bit of info from the tour there was that the floor in the main hallway dates back to the 1500's; the original floor is still in great repair. You can't dance on that floor though - not because it's unsturdy, but because they have a display of paper machet pottery in there and just walking across the floor makes them sway! One the grounds of this palace, they have King Arthur's sword in the stone. Chris and I had a try at our luck at pulling the sword out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRZV5kyT7LwUjAozm-9s-Yxn5beieVUZ-XJpNlvJ_Kx_q8q7J8yf2UHUD6l0u7BidS9aIN30KfJN25g4H5QzVzfhgOXdb4op3g4OBUFvBqnqsjsb30ijBF311WK10sYgcjFum3_x7wIfwxv4wHlXDIKqEVii_TtmWjKYWGiahbGwe7hPPnryvUiIaTA/s2048/287062230_421293256537899_668371014936403900_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRZV5kyT7LwUjAozm-9s-Yxn5beieVUZ-XJpNlvJ_Kx_q8q7J8yf2UHUD6l0u7BidS9aIN30KfJN25g4H5QzVzfhgOXdb4op3g4OBUFvBqnqsjsb30ijBF311WK10sYgcjFum3_x7wIfwxv4wHlXDIKqEVii_TtmWjKYWGiahbGwe7hPPnryvUiIaTA/s320/287062230_421293256537899_668371014936403900_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4UZaS7wDR9gZ6ZArNoh_gxJg3kcR48ZKHZoC0GGAEcSWZ5_QSt4L53g1CfSXUtM8YpKgxL6mVmyR_IIeCkeSa07U-lmDCziSeOVZ9SwZvQgKzfm-CCJUTAiaZUolstuZVdhKE-n2fT21qDTzHr2jLGcV08OaeYdo_2YUOWcDxZ6Sz-80aEnZ06b6Rg/s2048/287201228_1631413867234817_4172757448206088066_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4UZaS7wDR9gZ6ZArNoh_gxJg3kcR48ZKHZoC0GGAEcSWZ5_QSt4L53g1CfSXUtM8YpKgxL6mVmyR_IIeCkeSa07U-lmDCziSeOVZ9SwZvQgKzfm-CCJUTAiaZUolstuZVdhKE-n2fT21qDTzHr2jLGcV08OaeYdo_2YUOWcDxZ6Sz-80aEnZ06b6Rg/s320/287201228_1631413867234817_4172757448206088066_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I wasn't successful, but Chris was! It was an accident, and the caretaker that was watching us, laughed and said that it was just a prop, and it didn't count. We put the sword back. Rude! 😂 Oh well, it's probably for the best, I don't think I could stand life as a Courtier.</p><p>After the palace tour, we headed to St. Andrews. We had to navigate around lots of crowds there because they were getting things set up for the British Open as well as graduation day for St. Andrews University (I think grad was today, in fact). We didn't wander too much into the town, but they had a fun aquarium that we decided to go to. Some of those fish were as big as Chris! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiToRuheF40mlv_nf0t_udqyBOYYPmB_k4VO5ruJPYgA84NKtOM0YwEt6apub6Ecd5U-BbariVmanf8wFLQzwFqiFkbIeJz2OHWF2K7VKBZtMrgtBnnBHz84UOjpZtysrt-SviYf6LSiNSg3kFWJn-qGqvbc9jWb3XVmV8UCtbP_rVifxDyXyxC5bU1pw/s2048/285645428_1155471231976575_6423852963084276453_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiToRuheF40mlv_nf0t_udqyBOYYPmB_k4VO5ruJPYgA84NKtOM0YwEt6apub6Ecd5U-BbariVmanf8wFLQzwFqiFkbIeJz2OHWF2K7VKBZtMrgtBnnBHz84UOjpZtysrt-SviYf6LSiNSg3kFWJn-qGqvbc9jWb3XVmV8UCtbP_rVifxDyXyxC5bU1pw/s320/285645428_1155471231976575_6423852963084276453_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy6VUuiZKP1XbReH-ZZs2UWIhXnDWMonXuCJ-E3klq4yfOr4mm5a3Ow3HguTNRgweN4_eYxUJxwpIyCs8nKVDVlt-yk7zffQxxJ_0WqQGCpoT8XYEDExj0rO9KO31DCRJB0gBF7O8epLmIrthc5sjddVKu3i5YisPcZ63WFrW4hWf4ZQN0OOnMsqNoxQ/s2048/287635246_1957323807789463_5792033601843671580_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy6VUuiZKP1XbReH-ZZs2UWIhXnDWMonXuCJ-E3klq4yfOr4mm5a3Ow3HguTNRgweN4_eYxUJxwpIyCs8nKVDVlt-yk7zffQxxJ_0WqQGCpoT8XYEDExj0rO9KO31DCRJB0gBF7O8epLmIrthc5sjddVKu3i5YisPcZ63WFrW4hWf4ZQN0OOnMsqNoxQ/s320/287635246_1957323807789463_5792033601843671580_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Those piranha are looking at my hand very suspiciously...</p><p>After that, we headed to Edinburgh. We had a small drive through the city (it's crazy busy here, goodness, it's a little intimidating, to say the least), and then made it to our hotel. We had a small amount of time to drop our stuff off in our room and get ready for a night out with our tour group - The Ceremony of the Haggis! We watched a fun performance with bagpipes, fiddles, flutes, dancers, and singing. It was such a fun, interactive show, and we learned how the Haggis is made and their prayer of thanks for it! If you're not sure what Haggis is...don't google it! It's like eating a hot dog or bratwurst...just don't think about what your eating. It's stuffing-like texture and sausage-like flavor is very interesting. Not my favorite thing I've tried while here, but not the worst either LOL</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2an28L9nvu4B37zWdYOktNIr44hLdatJUwoQOH2TWUnfJMYegtYCnVRRzlVdbPFOK8UiSbEjiTMYkvnPNH-WkSRws2prBSNqyL_MTRzpAu-aSsM7Pr61reRyg0HlsRAbfmaJrH4OBtcrn3lqzfTQ3hJecO5XU9OZpiyA9h9Hj39QU9ldXp1P092GlA/s2048/287425669_435291691460788_1270536966636763385_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2an28L9nvu4B37zWdYOktNIr44hLdatJUwoQOH2TWUnfJMYegtYCnVRRzlVdbPFOK8UiSbEjiTMYkvnPNH-WkSRws2prBSNqyL_MTRzpAu-aSsM7Pr61reRyg0HlsRAbfmaJrH4OBtcrn3lqzfTQ3hJecO5XU9OZpiyA9h9Hj39QU9ldXp1P092GlA/s320/287425669_435291691460788_1270536966636763385_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAdgrrpFGEu5LUvfR6wOy1ELFdeEIUQQHBllgMNs1Ldon76fFVqcUD-YmpCXh23ix89EIgVe1hSFrWhRv2GTrAxUds8KeOiXB416CInbWPX_w96VFdlhHqlyt_g0a01JhPK78-8PIHKtSNvnaw9-JRu80qY7Ld_jHtWrQVu81-dRek66bx8irLstRXqg/s2048/287657403_413572163837758_3585319758631421880_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAdgrrpFGEu5LUvfR6wOy1ELFdeEIUQQHBllgMNs1Ldon76fFVqcUD-YmpCXh23ix89EIgVe1hSFrWhRv2GTrAxUds8KeOiXB416CInbWPX_w96VFdlhHqlyt_g0a01JhPK78-8PIHKtSNvnaw9-JRu80qY7Ld_jHtWrQVu81-dRek66bx8irLstRXqg/s320/287657403_413572163837758_3585319758631421880_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCqSb-oXgUbb5H26bFYWlSgjZk56R48gX8BsPWGLIRL0mVgKIsSt42CsFBkdg-IDJfrmr756HJyn4ugETDK-WDw4CohU_bgGt9RQx2wKUQbB_t2ZbuvtOsy4EggTwkBqro8yDzCG83HvWEGrsJGSoz_93cXOrM9ZV05zKwVDsqelPzamSd2P0izJUu9w/s2048/287271983_567813334932636_6120337002326941543_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCqSb-oXgUbb5H26bFYWlSgjZk56R48gX8BsPWGLIRL0mVgKIsSt42CsFBkdg-IDJfrmr756HJyn4ugETDK-WDw4CohU_bgGt9RQx2wKUQbB_t2ZbuvtOsy4EggTwkBqro8yDzCG83HvWEGrsJGSoz_93cXOrM9ZV05zKwVDsqelPzamSd2P0izJUu9w/s320/287271983_567813334932636_6120337002326941543_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JnYXlT7J4I2BGtFDlKjKgHiB1UwTEHPSqaC9Zo_dyvg-Ttyo8CrVB-bY0lduXnkwNc30YkWcs0-Xxukcc9wwtOJJM7UkSd6QlyIMG4zaTmb6va7Uxc9KbJ--GwdPUvcTOIDnkqa-qr9JGjgyiQkKJj7GGNFhMFqWD8z7ccqtOfdA07GQ7-U7LuYlJw/s2048/287715684_414119267272596_7221812378841836423_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JnYXlT7J4I2BGtFDlKjKgHiB1UwTEHPSqaC9Zo_dyvg-Ttyo8CrVB-bY0lduXnkwNc30YkWcs0-Xxukcc9wwtOJJM7UkSd6QlyIMG4zaTmb6va7Uxc9KbJ--GwdPUvcTOIDnkqa-qr9JGjgyiQkKJj7GGNFhMFqWD8z7ccqtOfdA07GQ7-U7LuYlJw/s320/287715684_414119267272596_7221812378841836423_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Such a fun evening and I would recommend this show to anyone!!</p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-24745673700445806952022-06-15T17:06:00.004-06:002022-06-15T17:06:30.381-06:00Lowest of Lows and Highest of Highs<p> Today we visited the Culloden Moors. As picturesque as the area is, its very sobering to think of that battle. It was more of a slaughter that kept raging long after the 40 minute battle was over with. I say that because for years and years afterward, if anyone was found to be speaking Gaelic, they would be arrested or put to death on the spot. The house pictured was from that time frame and is at the beginning of the trail leading to the battlefield - its so small! 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One clan alone had a grave that was 12 feet wide and at least that many feet wide. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As we left there and made our way up to the highest village in the Highlands - Tomintoul - we saw these "hairy coos" along side the road. Our driver was nice enough to stop and let us grab a photo of them. Yes, I totally fan-girled over these cows 😂 I mean, in my defense, I've only ever seen miniature hybrid versions of them. haha We then were able to see the area where Balmoral Castle is - this is where Queen Elizabeth vacations. We were also told that Prince Charles and "that woman" have a hunting cabin on the premises (they still don't have a great opinion of Camilla around here, can you tell?!). The area is so beautiful and breathtaking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAtBs8WscNMOI_0S7HW9T4PynKw6ycvaUva9NZsjkmbZ8INYLDD-oDQ5TkU5KHU27U1g-lqujFQCvJtmdA4JibCzZdAOPe1CCaMoam7NVqYAiV93z56ljLVe7Le5yyuOx54VxZkNJDh3EKq_1anxeboaUfLlqaSdNs6m5lQuz-rJpHrSfqmy2p0W0Mg/s2048/285937137_608520780665153_1365163866694965839_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAtBs8WscNMOI_0S7HW9T4PynKw6ycvaUva9NZsjkmbZ8INYLDD-oDQ5TkU5KHU27U1g-lqujFQCvJtmdA4JibCzZdAOPe1CCaMoam7NVqYAiV93z56ljLVe7Le5yyuOx54VxZkNJDh3EKq_1anxeboaUfLlqaSdNs6m5lQuz-rJpHrSfqmy2p0W0Mg/s320/285937137_608520780665153_1365163866694965839_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKugaSiQQeOHDqmWp6reiucKl5eEt85TNiuz1VMzQkdKUmbQX6gaDkXVOonF1kumPDRPzPbasqtM0NIy4L1Y7z2Fdgwc4R3i4LZm9ry-TrjLYhBUe6vDvc0PY_O7QV-BaRI2ijBUsLl4NP5OyM2N7yMlJcKERxcNZDUjoud-G4oHD-sasZE9sZmsjsYQ/s2048/286335921_416527750181806_2329750384148700376_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKugaSiQQeOHDqmWp6reiucKl5eEt85TNiuz1VMzQkdKUmbQX6gaDkXVOonF1kumPDRPzPbasqtM0NIy4L1Y7z2Fdgwc4R3i4LZm9ry-TrjLYhBUe6vDvc0PY_O7QV-BaRI2ijBUsLl4NP5OyM2N7yMlJcKERxcNZDUjoud-G4oHD-sasZE9sZmsjsYQ/s320/286335921_416527750181806_2329750384148700376_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We stopped at a cute little diner in Tomintoul and had lunch before heading out of the Highlands to the Northern shoreline. The North Sea is so vast and almost intimidating (I'm a land-locked-girl, guys, don't judge lol). We made our way to Dunnottar Castle and Stonehaven village. The water is so clear along the shoreline by the castle, and the stairs to get to the castle will do you in 😂 I got my steps in on those staircases alone! Inside the castle, they have the real crown jewels on display...in a photograph LOL Also - that castle is haunted! 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It was part of the display but I had to have a little fun 😜</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64z-ZWzn5UTiGC2b9-u_2pW5lTEQt2xI6XRq__EVCeC744cYTGvrzuzU92qPylvhoibokbubQkTDbcMXKT4k4aZMAgZvIwsRLg65W-tZmZeW0y5bEHUTurZJQhIC_lnfg4XIaI3SasLSzXRc6zHpkWLTifIJjQ5lkEJPaJxFrJaxPFcQpg1uYtMJbkA/s2048/286275065_345485981000031_4296495087628320531_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64z-ZWzn5UTiGC2b9-u_2pW5lTEQt2xI6XRq__EVCeC744cYTGvrzuzU92qPylvhoibokbubQkTDbcMXKT4k4aZMAgZvIwsRLg65W-tZmZeW0y5bEHUTurZJQhIC_lnfg4XIaI3SasLSzXRc6zHpkWLTifIJjQ5lkEJPaJxFrJaxPFcQpg1uYtMJbkA/s320/286275065_345485981000031_4296495087628320531_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After that, we went to dinner as a whole group and then Chris and I caught the Scotland version of Uber and went to the beach. We hunted for seashells, watched the ships come in to harbor, and we walked in the North Sea! Such a cool experience!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3X9qVtTgjzGPHsyBGImouBWGUQ-8a7ixBLFMT14_d54zPSn3fObzpvep2buj6GbCERNhM6nbYyIg0cwV5CcyHQNioNYKP7QN-dogJjReHwTt14vfX1Sg6SOi3Vj5OEbNFt_yROU1THvZiz5XkyrZA0OHB5lxd9zJOGzSLdtZKB5s3gThmIBwEBFfYQ/s2048/286572626_445617833590470_7560585630189052014_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3X9qVtTgjzGPHsyBGImouBWGUQ-8a7ixBLFMT14_d54zPSn3fObzpvep2buj6GbCERNhM6nbYyIg0cwV5CcyHQNioNYKP7QN-dogJjReHwTt14vfX1Sg6SOi3Vj5OEbNFt_yROU1THvZiz5XkyrZA0OHB5lxd9zJOGzSLdtZKB5s3gThmIBwEBFfYQ/s320/286572626_445617833590470_7560585630189052014_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim-HWrNs7ljAkUdW9M7r4jPHkCGHk96APff3DUun5QXbNR_hgdx5vPzTGysy0q0sLkR2F6FoTtKFkD1yGGbaxglkKvP50u42Y95mMP_MecdVXrpn1ZQuwU0dunmZLFmudqpxdVavQWnXcZozORpP_EmFP43qH_Vs1msu76U_4aONL42Q4q1x-eAmakPA/s2048/286733793_760914591591099_2280611611674875924_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim-HWrNs7ljAkUdW9M7r4jPHkCGHk96APff3DUun5QXbNR_hgdx5vPzTGysy0q0sLkR2F6FoTtKFkD1yGGbaxglkKvP50u42Y95mMP_MecdVXrpn1ZQuwU0dunmZLFmudqpxdVavQWnXcZozORpP_EmFP43qH_Vs1msu76U_4aONL42Q4q1x-eAmakPA/s320/286733793_760914591591099_2280611611674875924_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_iJ3rpbS9CacByaYTrvRUzftaerxEWeYdVIzNWXPNR7ZXhTy8o6G-Q5fX0xWPMzpqdNAedl7pLS_u-Q506JQZEspONvDD6aoBIfalRPboQKWNWWll00LVxbwInfYTdWTwZt-PUitt_FYB2_zkHkyI7IOBIsjFpRDf3y8dEPkSm3Q7PO1prduYN8HIpQ/s2048/286297917_3256410301309174_4344814948527784917_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_iJ3rpbS9CacByaYTrvRUzftaerxEWeYdVIzNWXPNR7ZXhTy8o6G-Q5fX0xWPMzpqdNAedl7pLS_u-Q506JQZEspONvDD6aoBIfalRPboQKWNWWll00LVxbwInfYTdWTwZt-PUitt_FYB2_zkHkyI7IOBIsjFpRDf3y8dEPkSm3Q7PO1prduYN8HIpQ/s320/286297917_3256410301309174_4344814948527784917_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">By the way, these last 3 pictures were taken at 10:15 PM. It doesn't really get dark here, we're so far North.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tomorrow, we head to Edinburgh, with a few other stops along the way. I can't wait to see what other great adventures we can have!</div>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-91307595146845785012022-06-14T15:51:00.003-06:002022-06-14T15:51:33.965-06:00High Road, Low Road - Low Tide...No Ferry<p> This morning we met up with our tour guide and were given some unfortunate news (for most people anyway). The tide was too low so they cancelled our ferry ride. While I was sad because I had been interested to see what that would look like, I wasn't so sad about not having to worry about sea-sickness (which I'm completely prone to). In its stead, we got to tour Scotland's most photographed castle: Eilean Donan Castle! So, off we went on our journey up to the Highlands from Glasgow. Most of the way up looked like this:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTFYsM-tEd9kNYD7BkJw2EQLWznMsPcgJO-VI_XqoVYTUPslhN9zLzluzcnY0YnnemwUJdYodAFIaDPddumP_0cJAdWa9XRwWDuWwNb9yFSerEH_DOVGFe3Bxu2YcEvb1WNBA6Qvvok5Zw_wyFzaCi1dpXWFY8R1lSBTy8A5iBJSt1mB6fKl0bLNg_w/s2048/287695349_1070427663907320_7083872167425779289_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTFYsM-tEd9kNYD7BkJw2EQLWznMsPcgJO-VI_XqoVYTUPslhN9zLzluzcnY0YnnemwUJdYodAFIaDPddumP_0cJAdWa9XRwWDuWwNb9yFSerEH_DOVGFe3Bxu2YcEvb1WNBA6Qvvok5Zw_wyFzaCi1dpXWFY8R1lSBTy8A5iBJSt1mB6fKl0bLNg_w/s320/287695349_1070427663907320_7083872167425779289_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqc9VeWRIIOTauOP5zjQHTSs2WbCNnUy_E5GiZnyxKB0aOHpCS17xRrxV8XTwds2ypDMKzTRMF41ZpaRSMfCmGfytTUo6G6_dChjY-po_zgHvqzy8mWewDjikumLDS5Kh49Oml15AwyrQA9GIaUW_7PRdqQKewALRHBZmHIyWyhivGgQ3bGevg3GcUw/s2048/287000897_329219992740120_4782020113069914503_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqc9VeWRIIOTauOP5zjQHTSs2WbCNnUy_E5GiZnyxKB0aOHpCS17xRrxV8XTwds2ypDMKzTRMF41ZpaRSMfCmGfytTUo6G6_dChjY-po_zgHvqzy8mWewDjikumLDS5Kh49Oml15AwyrQA9GIaUW_7PRdqQKewALRHBZmHIyWyhivGgQ3bGevg3GcUw/s320/287000897_329219992740120_4782020113069914503_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Pretty dismal, right?! Except it wasn't. It was rather enchanting to see the mountains peeking through the mist - the pictures just don't capture that part well at all. Our guide told us that she's been doing this tour-guide-gig for 25+ years and it never gets old, driving through the Highlands. Her favorite part is seeing the heather in full bloom, the spectacular vision of purple hillsides for miles around you. That doesn't happen until August though, so we were kinda bummed that we wouldn't be able to see that one in person this trip. Then we rounded another bend and the sun peeked through the mist just enough that we saw an entire hillside of purple. It was jaw-dropping! When we asked her about it Marge said it was probably Rhododendrums. Regardless of what it was, the vision was a wonderful blessing for us to behold!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Z_ul9wt6XPExSVhsZD8V0N7sZocSDOAojV7qfjJ0fnN_yZBeLuE_SkakMhIyOQiINn84NKJ1oEh1nWuIm5qSudOceKyPLGsR1Z8m618UaOlR8ZOSMEBdwK7c_GTVLYcc6MEWs4aQo7iinGfCMHCIKwo2SlLIVw-AfubuHrVAYJSzn8kLISSAQEBA1w/s2048/287465921_1233136154123895_3490976794209364906_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Z_ul9wt6XPExSVhsZD8V0N7sZocSDOAojV7qfjJ0fnN_yZBeLuE_SkakMhIyOQiINn84NKJ1oEh1nWuIm5qSudOceKyPLGsR1Z8m618UaOlR8ZOSMEBdwK7c_GTVLYcc6MEWs4aQo7iinGfCMHCIKwo2SlLIVw-AfubuHrVAYJSzn8kLISSAQEBA1w/s320/287465921_1233136154123895_3490976794209364906_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Along the way, and just before the "purple beauties" sight, we made a "comfort stop" and there was this bagpiper serenading us while we *ahem* did our business. LOL This was also our last glimpse of Loch Lomond. (I can't get the video to load, but maybe when I get home to my own computer I can work some magic there haha)</p><p>After we were mesmerized by the purple hillsides, we headed even further up the canyon roads and, let me tell you - THOSE ROADS ARE SO NARROW! They are seriously treacherous - it made me so glad we weren't the ones driving!! Tour buses are especially scary when they meet another bus or large truck. Each large vehicle must slam on their brakes to keep from hitting each other. Then one of them must back up to wider spot in the road to make room to pass and the other one must pass with extreme caution (sometimes adjusting 2-3 times to just squeak by and not scrape paint off the sides of both vehicles). Not much phases our tour guide but in one of those instances, she yelled out "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph and the wee donkey!". I'm not sure why that made me laugh, but it cracked me up! Maybe it was the "wee donkey" part?</p><p>Next, we drove toward Isle of Skye - if we couldn't ferry past it, we decided to drive right on to the Isle and have a look-see before heading to the castle tour. Along the way, we saw the train station where the first Harry Potter movie was filmed (even though in the book, the platform is in London). They had the local school children play the extras on the platform and in a couple of the train scenes. How fun is that?! We drove over this amazing bridge to the Isle of Skye in the village of Kyleakin, had a quick stop to say we'd been there and grab a picture, and then we were off to the castle!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeekcmIQrgsEsiJ_ECa86PAPJA83VE0lbQa_b_u3GAm6ENz4C6UTyD02pzcU0Hmt9Wjg5GXi43xxQycxmpqC0VA8JYy6m_xyhESz6aHANboocE-3RhHCHFM9t3QnGfbgGngwy6UlkWksSswxeIgM10fKpqUps5zQz6zZumgzoHRKkPa3yw0lucsgKJaw/s2048/287006421_482994546928868_6926013684146328047_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeekcmIQrgsEsiJ_ECa86PAPJA83VE0lbQa_b_u3GAm6ENz4C6UTyD02pzcU0Hmt9Wjg5GXi43xxQycxmpqC0VA8JYy6m_xyhESz6aHANboocE-3RhHCHFM9t3QnGfbgGngwy6UlkWksSswxeIgM10fKpqUps5zQz6zZumgzoHRKkPa3yw0lucsgKJaw/s320/287006421_482994546928868_6926013684146328047_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>Eilean Donan Castle was smaller than Stirling Castle, but still so full of history and fun around every corner! They don't allow photography inside the castle to help preserve some of the really old relics within its walls, and also to protect some of the family heirloom treasures displayed there from theft (I think). I did sneak this picture on our way out the door (the attendant said it was ok, I promise, no rules were broken nor were any precious historical artifacts hurt).</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFmbLtZoCnBFlwum0j2RrauWYGOy7psG-5B_-xR0aB9sOKJ8I-x1SYtzkcsYxnRIRzXoVapiBiG9bNBqnQQoTG5a_zwFcOLwbFIDksHZjC69MOLii67lvf32pjaVA_y2Ep8AwPwmW3WDSJf52HzJVr2et54OaMJcjTgbqeOOSe_pIFkDZcFUyku9CT0A/s2048/286726065_1109909513202369_6114258110614776391_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFmbLtZoCnBFlwum0j2RrauWYGOy7psG-5B_-xR0aB9sOKJ8I-x1SYtzkcsYxnRIRzXoVapiBiG9bNBqnQQoTG5a_zwFcOLwbFIDksHZjC69MOLii67lvf32pjaVA_y2Ep8AwPwmW3WDSJf52HzJVr2et54OaMJcjTgbqeOOSe_pIFkDZcFUyku9CT0A/s320/286726065_1109909513202369_6114258110614776391_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTVPbZIRukV65YfxuwipGY9lkBvXloTsSbsZBSt0iBCRZL6y6DQFOeaWxewJ8ISSKLsaOXGUsOGxlEqijwySvwIgbCtsYnG9dd-kmK3uDxJwZgn1hpchoUzEvkN8bGUqTtbpMnfG9aXnCgrmYjQTQm4b-AW41m_y6bPwdCrYqcLKs0kjCFUihr8266Og/s2048/287193178_1882510438619652_3325892881743603921_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTVPbZIRukV65YfxuwipGY9lkBvXloTsSbsZBSt0iBCRZL6y6DQFOeaWxewJ8ISSKLsaOXGUsOGxlEqijwySvwIgbCtsYnG9dd-kmK3uDxJwZgn1hpchoUzEvkN8bGUqTtbpMnfG9aXnCgrmYjQTQm4b-AW41m_y6bPwdCrYqcLKs0kjCFUihr8266Og/s320/287193178_1882510438619652_3325892881743603921_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuH-EJIoVn2lraJP86EMou-wzd-dHPwhUy-adlzlr_s0HspGw_JT9eSYDNKtEe9lXf6Vy54-OULzhE3drkMW6fv87yG326c2CMBlOo1zh9GI4M-egzdeMBtg_W-LVp6f-_9Vre14tpqqKwmH2H5s6SxC60dnzypcRPTEj8bU4Cu0AvggWAdIi2PPfZg/s2048/286198018_2190583837777580_6101023457278753230_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuH-EJIoVn2lraJP86EMou-wzd-dHPwhUy-adlzlr_s0HspGw_JT9eSYDNKtEe9lXf6Vy54-OULzhE3drkMW6fv87yG326c2CMBlOo1zh9GI4M-egzdeMBtg_W-LVp6f-_9Vre14tpqqKwmH2H5s6SxC60dnzypcRPTEj8bU4Cu0AvggWAdIi2PPfZg/s320/286198018_2190583837777580_6101023457278753230_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Those last two were actually outside the castle, still on the grounds. We went exploring some on the shoreline and grabbed a few more amazing shots:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpvKTtB2kF4Ou4NBaUCUcpjwWynSHapUVDF9bvUrI5LTDFmOhJlDCI0iPvzhdoTrByy82by9YikkDsvd1PMJfPW_efFZ1raYoroWcpuMUfLGLVcY6xLx73-NpQ8pxA2YgaJGZUG-9Cq1eLDL-M7mz2iBv0DZBWPMsNqESDAOTVZusBCYJ6KILVlXMrg/s2048/286295587_405821961495018_8730784455941676166_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpvKTtB2kF4Ou4NBaUCUcpjwWynSHapUVDF9bvUrI5LTDFmOhJlDCI0iPvzhdoTrByy82by9YikkDsvd1PMJfPW_efFZ1raYoroWcpuMUfLGLVcY6xLx73-NpQ8pxA2YgaJGZUG-9Cq1eLDL-M7mz2iBv0DZBWPMsNqESDAOTVZusBCYJ6KILVlXMrg/s320/286295587_405821961495018_8730784455941676166_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgauW_MD9VEhzVTSzkBDrvOxpK7IqHcjVPYZm7WRMYRlj4RCDu9jeaIEnx8Kc_M2JV36Tir0pob_v9-23RMpuSzWq2l5qwjivveCb1GYVWQ5nHKzUhK6f9DhKz8_SOv9lBxzPeCtjoSgCxB3TjpKwF0gViyD5wk5q_HVKXYc0h9iyzMlTgBR3OTaJwwNA/s2048/286348625_1104049736845929_8109692600504575191_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgauW_MD9VEhzVTSzkBDrvOxpK7IqHcjVPYZm7WRMYRlj4RCDu9jeaIEnx8Kc_M2JV36Tir0pob_v9-23RMpuSzWq2l5qwjivveCb1GYVWQ5nHKzUhK6f9DhKz8_SOv9lBxzPeCtjoSgCxB3TjpKwF0gViyD5wk5q_HVKXYc0h9iyzMlTgBR3OTaJwwNA/s320/286348625_1104049736845929_8109692600504575191_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP05pC1kTfE21UgD5zYtaUPHyZr-x2KBa8jVEeX607iO90BkIhJsddSGnzgQ2TQvXPogDr7JivWgG5SuCVKD23n93pHon26EmIS_MSWK-w2nkn7t4LiupRx4ZJOJUgU2sAR3indX0aCNJud_ewJSTsVZ4K7iVBnwWToNkYZc-c7JT21syWAcx41VglGg/s2048/288212066_729430301626122_1864320562143648676_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP05pC1kTfE21UgD5zYtaUPHyZr-x2KBa8jVEeX607iO90BkIhJsddSGnzgQ2TQvXPogDr7JivWgG5SuCVKD23n93pHon26EmIS_MSWK-w2nkn7t4LiupRx4ZJOJUgU2sAR3indX0aCNJud_ewJSTsVZ4K7iVBnwWToNkYZc-c7JT21syWAcx41VglGg/s320/288212066_729430301626122_1864320562143648676_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We then made our way to - *drumroll* - LOCH NESS!!! We didn't see Nessie, unfortunately, but we did see the castle ruins which she likes to frequent though!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKgJzrZDXdNFN9GSqTEQGEq-KOBu4me2kvhr-jXVsXGcTOHJJBl-ooWXaIlrfnUpDMLEh2OEF4D1NlJeMJY3-VvotuBdTILnqWE4_PxGZLhH91Fmz2IFkOKg4GeTBnMLbCTCxY7ZN_MkpUN8MIF7yMc7ZcQS5Kg9uXqqp4eXcLGEauFk8FZ0TLR3x-Q/s2048/286205375_1210979376394859_4764138291928898746_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKgJzrZDXdNFN9GSqTEQGEq-KOBu4me2kvhr-jXVsXGcTOHJJBl-ooWXaIlrfnUpDMLEh2OEF4D1NlJeMJY3-VvotuBdTILnqWE4_PxGZLhH91Fmz2IFkOKg4GeTBnMLbCTCxY7ZN_MkpUN8MIF7yMc7ZcQS5Kg9uXqqp4eXcLGEauFk8FZ0TLR3x-Q/s320/286205375_1210979376394859_4764138291928898746_n.jpg" width="240" /></a> <img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ysZhX_YDTuF8vT30A3rizXE-_Hw3vmcQ7vKNaSq9n9U_D8nZgaGzxIUTsZTqsjLD6zcEsHmege0D5iF8f29F_17ueQ2hK_fEEBgK4Ezh1fpFeeDfmcHNNQMRrN4zSK_El-hZ_yTPct7aJg37XxWhrjPAGnuVGUxPgYsdxFtz6TCXD-Umx742U0t5OQ/s320/286589828_4648438541924943_584092452437175299_n.jpg" width="240" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We stopped for the night in Inverness (Inver means "mouth of"), so this town is located at the mouth of Loch Ness and it opens up to the sea! We walked down to the pier and walked along the shoreline. Since it's low tide, we found some fun rocks and shells. We made our way back toward town and managed to get in to a "reservations only" restaurant (only because they'd just had a cancellation)! How fancy! What better way to spend my anniversary dinner than in an upscale and posh restaurant that only takes reservations?! They must have known we were coming 😂</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnyKlC93rzBiif2j1_hSPz5dWwyhkhXPOtTBn5LvvmYZIaAuz8A3dCb_F1XAxrfswVyNI_Zy514-HNuUfRKYgKw_tSiTSqQijlMReG7TAJ8s9-wcRSNw9j0EZYaV8bW2v-z1wItuB48PV8eDDMCPVd0qpw8nC_Z-LrY_QGkl7kd_tOx9FPufyTBV7meg/s2048/285814108_402340535272623_2845896659815906979_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnyKlC93rzBiif2j1_hSPz5dWwyhkhXPOtTBn5LvvmYZIaAuz8A3dCb_F1XAxrfswVyNI_Zy514-HNuUfRKYgKw_tSiTSqQijlMReG7TAJ8s9-wcRSNw9j0EZYaV8bW2v-z1wItuB48PV8eDDMCPVd0qpw8nC_Z-LrY_QGkl7kd_tOx9FPufyTBV7meg/s320/285814108_402340535272623_2845896659815906979_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXrXGhQb7NntJyvJLhgqcmYM26vSn9E2hKIiqOZBmslPSkbcgiQv3id4KqjnJRZ8QKp4iNcLvNCi2waCjOw19hQ1M64ZX6lg5g8d_HS85eVxDIRD4UPhRyEJqKhjod0Jcl_KPUl0ZbGk1ARv38BlhafM2G3yYWhANMALQP0McVeU9XkG3EuT5sAAePg/s2048/286412980_587492332697888_1102462084150311806_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXrXGhQb7NntJyvJLhgqcmYM26vSn9E2hKIiqOZBmslPSkbcgiQv3id4KqjnJRZ8QKp4iNcLvNCi2waCjOw19hQ1M64ZX6lg5g8d_HS85eVxDIRD4UPhRyEJqKhjod0Jcl_KPUl0ZbGk1ARv38BlhafM2G3yYWhANMALQP0McVeU9XkG3EuT5sAAePg/s320/286412980_587492332697888_1102462084150311806_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65f_QADKzHWpxyXDEO0yhqmLPe2u8hX88wH8-zEsAYNM9FPVMV3Yu8kgEPZcjH3LqiuX-PREGAIDUawXx4Dutk6mTkcqZav-vEkwky3XgTILDEZv-5OBtziOu35SxK6LeRCesl91l9ZmmnqsP3Su_8CP-pHDwkWXRNUeg_KyfTEQM03RFKCx29uB9JQ/s2048/286745832_547043200246582_6711396008270213565_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65f_QADKzHWpxyXDEO0yhqmLPe2u8hX88wH8-zEsAYNM9FPVMV3Yu8kgEPZcjH3LqiuX-PREGAIDUawXx4Dutk6mTkcqZav-vEkwky3XgTILDEZv-5OBtziOu35SxK6LeRCesl91l9ZmmnqsP3Su_8CP-pHDwkWXRNUeg_KyfTEQM03RFKCx29uB9JQ/s320/286745832_547043200246582_6711396008270213565_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmoxlrwDiGbpGypYmfu-9lBJEQjQlaRow9gSV1GLUDk4_xY8mKzD10Lf-v5iUUIPta1EyebkXOE7ZL5tpHYzhJMx-zAJSfHTscbiDMTpPs2SaJfWtmAvi3wDqdNR80Nh-rcdG40Zz7thI0QpCIRtRV7PrsRnxV4GhxNzJ-rfwMAWymjEy7FvUCXuToVQ/s2048/286905499_499929955154698_894997432399777055_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmoxlrwDiGbpGypYmfu-9lBJEQjQlaRow9gSV1GLUDk4_xY8mKzD10Lf-v5iUUIPta1EyebkXOE7ZL5tpHYzhJMx-zAJSfHTscbiDMTpPs2SaJfWtmAvi3wDqdNR80Nh-rcdG40Zz7thI0QpCIRtRV7PrsRnxV4GhxNzJ-rfwMAWymjEy7FvUCXuToVQ/s320/286905499_499929955154698_894997432399777055_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, here in the Highlands is the only place here in Scotland where they have a Gaelic-only-speaking college (I think it was on the Isle of Skye. As such, about 50% of the population knows that beautiful language. All the signs have info in both English and Gaelic. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ2ifM_VyeA-xJqJFLtjmL_NFplyIALpImFcxkKA-r1rxFr9DC8ajR2CqqvyUt7hT50Hq-hUbrQXsKeuqEZdLA4Q8MnYkgWfrOT-SPf5cnsj4Qnc3ccnM53yV_1Fenj7D0JDcp5bTLCAqP2owYtKuKz2tB0gbmdmWN8XRbYcabKo8M-rLMu78nN_hKbQ/s2048/285944796_1051185118830759_6370218929499094798_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ2ifM_VyeA-xJqJFLtjmL_NFplyIALpImFcxkKA-r1rxFr9DC8ajR2CqqvyUt7hT50Hq-hUbrQXsKeuqEZdLA4Q8MnYkgWfrOT-SPf5cnsj4Qnc3ccnM53yV_1Fenj7D0JDcp5bTLCAqP2owYtKuKz2tB0gbmdmWN8XRbYcabKo8M-rLMu78nN_hKbQ/s320/285944796_1051185118830759_6370218929499094798_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_or3tGUCY_VcZR34ivbtoH2GGQ80X6JgKtG4BSJ05ICRTazGOhINvf_rjHWksECbHNBczCNSJBjKM7rNxgcbClsuPdQeO2AFCpgy-3U8SZvoEwYXmoH0XRVK7DHOGqUVbOoSTJmnnoMULMwLMA1ZXF93TCQivP-9Ksq6G8RzAwewj6AsgJXYgX4DvA/s2048/286414113_1639160189773742_5072965081020459761_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_or3tGUCY_VcZR34ivbtoH2GGQ80X6JgKtG4BSJ05ICRTazGOhINvf_rjHWksECbHNBczCNSJBjKM7rNxgcbClsuPdQeO2AFCpgy-3U8SZvoEwYXmoH0XRVK7DHOGqUVbOoSTJmnnoMULMwLMA1ZXF93TCQivP-9Ksq6G8RzAwewj6AsgJXYgX4DvA/s320/286414113_1639160189773742_5072965081020459761_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Overall, it was such a wonderful and magical day for me, being able to spend my anniversary with my sweetheart in one of my bucket-list places I've only ever dreamed of visiting. Like I posted the other day - Dreams really do come true ❤ </div>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-50915315903094452742022-06-13T13:31:00.004-06:002022-06-13T15:15:04.948-06:00Tours, and Cruises, and Castles - OH MY!<p> Today we were able to drive around Glasgow in a tour bus. We saw Georgian Square (I have some pics that I'll have to "dump" on to Facebook later), Learned about the River Clyde (Clyde means "strong"). The river divides the city into the East End, West End, North End and South End, much like we, in Colorado we use the Mountains as directions. Our tour guide, Marge, showed us where certain famous people/inventors lived - and always ended those tid-bits with "because the Scots invented everything" 😂 She's a riot! We learned that University of Glasgow is 500+ years old. Highland Cathedral is known as the Gaelic Church (one of the few churches that were preserved in the many revolutions that have happened) - they speak only Gaelic in their sermons. Its so beautiful, this picture doesn't do it justice (also, its rather difficult to get a good picture while in a tour bus that's on the move)!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLPlWp0pFIpQXECB1qSm8xjKsNj1uk9M8vnZU3QjEIwjknOgJDWNiyIHHBiTnk_4fVojDT2PP59Rqn2r5mNyF-eTj78cNH-V7xOaY3o_Kwzbq3FDtDojFMUnight2xLKyoYxUfHkklZk019eI_WjuH-bAJpeqsXbDc8twm0j4Z3R4Br1em-kJCFYkYA/s2048/285564297_3410409399192037_5380064526345682720_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLPlWp0pFIpQXECB1qSm8xjKsNj1uk9M8vnZU3QjEIwjknOgJDWNiyIHHBiTnk_4fVojDT2PP59Rqn2r5mNyF-eTj78cNH-V7xOaY3o_Kwzbq3FDtDojFMUnight2xLKyoYxUfHkklZk019eI_WjuH-bAJpeqsXbDc8twm0j4Z3R4Br1em-kJCFYkYA/s320/285564297_3410409399192037_5380064526345682720_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Another bit of information we learned is that Dumbarton Castle used to be guarded with geese. Anyone that's been chased or attacked by a goose KNOWS how effective they can be as guard animals. We had a good chuckle over that one.</p><p>Next, we made our way to Loch Lomond and went on a cruise from one side to the other. This cruise boat is deceptive in the size when you first look at it. Once you're inside, it's quite spacious and nice! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibk_UvSl1Bl2eUldvY7DFuMC5RBNM9wlWOLvqSo-34acn95NphQRUq1qNce6Alqb4FbIqUTOjeXU8mt2IQhAq_lsnJAhI_NmKWOic_HvrgX7Yrb_IiobQ96_gfIS9qohpjGRAXXecMCUsig6eZKL-ZQsd9QB3d-JOSqWiLWykXICIvap9dSio9wnqhGw/s2048/287300142_571466614366030_533483825687297507_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibk_UvSl1Bl2eUldvY7DFuMC5RBNM9wlWOLvqSo-34acn95NphQRUq1qNce6Alqb4FbIqUTOjeXU8mt2IQhAq_lsnJAhI_NmKWOic_HvrgX7Yrb_IiobQ96_gfIS9qohpjGRAXXecMCUsig6eZKL-ZQsd9QB3d-JOSqWiLWykXICIvap9dSio9wnqhGw/s320/287300142_571466614366030_533483825687297507_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYqnTGrNvQnHRS7BptQlZtX7JcKob7yBq8zfAgSSUvUrRgWqu70gt2GT2l-oFfgCjjOEch6M2mH9H2n1-xKaypEQtgiF3XSqzXZ4AM6Ao8xT4sDdDmYhsQv3hocZPnxNZ4VtlMJCGoxdFnFlOFJmn8Y59GAGLuFi6v44qnVBUaDIU6fDr8zXBQXFfePA/s2048/286037532_7550525675022084_32247619539516293_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYqnTGrNvQnHRS7BptQlZtX7JcKob7yBq8zfAgSSUvUrRgWqu70gt2GT2l-oFfgCjjOEch6M2mH9H2n1-xKaypEQtgiF3XSqzXZ4AM6Ao8xT4sDdDmYhsQv3hocZPnxNZ4VtlMJCGoxdFnFlOFJmn8Y59GAGLuFi6v44qnVBUaDIU6fDr8zXBQXFfePA/s320/286037532_7550525675022084_32247619539516293_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>We learned of fault lines that run right through the middle of the Loch (Scotland used to be part of North America), that there is a herd of wallabies on one of the islands (some pets that were brought in by the<br />island's owners reproduced and created a whole herd), that another island contains Scotland's only established nudist colony (thankfully the weather was such that no one was out haha), and that the wildlife likes to swim between the islands! 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They didn't allow cameras in most of that one, but we were able to grab a few pics in certain areas. Did you know it takes 50 liters of water to make just 1 liter of whiskey? I didn't know this until today! They have their own water source on site at this location, they've turned the waterfall into a beautiful and serene pond area. We learned that they used to call the evaporation of the whiskey as it ages the "angel's share". They called it this for a couple reasons 1) they didn't know about science back then and 2) Scots don't like wasting their whiskey, so they just share it 😂 Another bit of info we learned was that it takes 6 YEARS to create a wooden cask from the time it is felled to the time it can store liquor (that's quite the process). The type of wood will change the flavor over the years as well. 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We spent 2 hours exploring and loving every minute absorbing history, and could have easily spent another couple hours at minimum! The legend of the Unicorn came from here in Scotland - Sterling Castle to be exact! They have tapestries telling the stories of the hunts they would go on for the great and beautiful creature. Queen Anne's gardens were stunning and peaceful to be in. This castle was so interactive and child friendly. 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Onward!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YzogKT1yRwkE-_tnjQT1NyIlfTY0Zwm9Vdm86wwJAyL3On9qB9SobpsmXMQZ8_kmu0iAoIIe4ikmCUp7NgM4OUBiMt2IAVjpjUydJeb9YIe-YCfUZDeNwC06OSWw02Ie9BApaWCeqquI1uhX0jDQtRaHnRkuAfMZDvrtiVVNQgKzZ0cBgTHm6NumCw/s2048/285276395_1019093068971425_798705821084578253_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YzogKT1yRwkE-_tnjQT1NyIlfTY0Zwm9Vdm86wwJAyL3On9qB9SobpsmXMQZ8_kmu0iAoIIe4ikmCUp7NgM4OUBiMt2IAVjpjUydJeb9YIe-YCfUZDeNwC06OSWw02Ie9BApaWCeqquI1uhX0jDQtRaHnRkuAfMZDvrtiVVNQgKzZ0cBgTHm6NumCw/s320/285276395_1019093068971425_798705821084578253_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-59486211944130362362022-06-12T14:30:00.005-06:002022-06-12T14:54:23.672-06:00Tut-Tut, It Looks Like Rain<p> Day 2 was fun , crazy, and interesting all wrapped into one. We got up and noticed that it had been raining quite a lot, from the looks of everything, so we caught an Uber the 2 miles to the church building. It was a bit brisk and very damp and we just plain didn't want to walk in that quite yet. We attended a lovely church service, where we were welcomed with pure joy and warm smiles, fist bumps, and hand shakes. The talks that were given we filled with words of love and service - this was echoed everywhere we went. For example, in the Botanical gardens we visited afterward, we saw this plaque that showed how dedicated Scotland is to unity with everyone around the world, and there has also been many places raising funds to help with relief efforts in Ukraine - it brought tears of gratitude to my eyes a couple of times. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8FEJQZ8grjhHdI1GJCKSQW_y2bROV-pHYlsAhcLu2e2KfUf_Yx8fs2mHLVsny95JEDwKdAIBq-DosSz_y0zmSzpkzkWAljz9CVAYuAucNTphBRSjJVPsWW09s3mG6fqkz6REa7RoLqFQbJwRi-Ho46w2yHwCTsiHPOcGh4Rz9tEaTrKPBbeZ8bafwXg/s4608/100_0048.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8FEJQZ8grjhHdI1GJCKSQW_y2bROV-pHYlsAhcLu2e2KfUf_Yx8fs2mHLVsny95JEDwKdAIBq-DosSz_y0zmSzpkzkWAljz9CVAYuAucNTphBRSjJVPsWW09s3mG6fqkz6REa7RoLqFQbJwRi-Ho46w2yHwCTsiHPOcGh4Rz9tEaTrKPBbeZ8bafwXg/s320/100_0048.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;">As I mentioned before, we made our way to the Glasgow Botanical Gardens and spent the rest of our morning and early afternoon meandering our way around the beautiful gardens, river walks, and many greenhouses. They have a stunning rose garden - oh how I wish I could capture the smell of that place! Fresh rain scent mixed with the beautiful fragrance of the many colorful roses was absolute heaven!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXwjaEboPXN31OaNWQh3pYUb-ZnVUEF3oIcoc5aG0VykMf5rAdNc1zcHxmoULijoU7HS-0G7fqowS3d8CA-vkz2f7UrFSuryIVIgQryKtMeZoHzUD4LNRcxRAnskxnwqkFHNpwMSwnE8pisAdZ4dbL5X7A3Ywx2W_QA9clydhFvARrVyuzmsNbQywng/s2048/286721344_720745825930274_1624763201675488694_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXwjaEboPXN31OaNWQh3pYUb-ZnVUEF3oIcoc5aG0VykMf5rAdNc1zcHxmoULijoU7HS-0G7fqowS3d8CA-vkz2f7UrFSuryIVIgQryKtMeZoHzUD4LNRcxRAnskxnwqkFHNpwMSwnE8pisAdZ4dbL5X7A3Ywx2W_QA9clydhFvARrVyuzmsNbQywng/s320/286721344_720745825930274_1624763201675488694_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We stopped at a quaint diner (think antique and vintage meets eccentric modern decor). The food was wonderful, but we were a little taken aback when we ordered lemonade and they brought out some odd ginger-sprite concoction with a lemons slice in it. 😂 We'll know to ask if they have fresh squeezed varieties in the future haha. The rain started to let up, so we started off toward the hotel again, only to have the heavens completely open up on us. We took refuge in a small petrol-station-grocery-store for a few minutes to warm up and grabbed a drink while we were there. We've discovered that it is rather difficult to find plain bottled water here - they sure do love their sparkling mineral water here (we're learning to read they labels better haha). We finally made it back to the hotel and changed out of our wet clothes and rested for an hour before deciding to venture out again. This time, we went to a street that could be considered an outdoor mall - shops lining the entire street, bustling crowds and bicyclists making their way up and down the place and so many sites to be seen! We even found the Tardis - sadly the "police" sign was broken and torn out of it because of the riots that have happened over the last couple of years.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBn44C-PMqOcGbiMrrHzStf8LpEJrnEhb2Gfrj4_GWuuUcC3A67iYgQHuSwQuccetKHRiQWSrCrCdkzNpec8KGhFTjCdDeguqh54JKL8vXDmPEPEaUMvlmoHLmoDTiaU5IItjnNNc45Cri8zxQaOE_y4ujv3rwO6fXCLqVTzfMCbeV2Xgob22c_DZ4_w/s2048/286044265_1131444834365801_4039656751377450631_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBn44C-PMqOcGbiMrrHzStf8LpEJrnEhb2Gfrj4_GWuuUcC3A67iYgQHuSwQuccetKHRiQWSrCrCdkzNpec8KGhFTjCdDeguqh54JKL8vXDmPEPEaUMvlmoHLmoDTiaU5IItjnNNc45Cri8zxQaOE_y4ujv3rwO6fXCLqVTzfMCbeV2Xgob22c_DZ4_w/s320/286044265_1131444834365801_4039656751377450631_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>We wandered through some shops and then came back to the hotel to meet our tour guide for the week and have dinner, which was delicious, by the way! Then we ventured back out to see more sights, only...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijn4akldomYjlDtX0e0Txu2z4ojDQQv-vpxVrztwGziaZH-9OA9xJj37X5y8VVcUJ4HQSwvXOnylyu-bDFsIQW6QsaN8OOi-yD-Gz6bXCwEZCghaV2mv8AWwdUjhi8WJGzG1Gugh_hBgHrV9RpPZOPl5WSbk38OgIIaHsaby1ONQkzkfdVYpKDOeaztQ/s2048/286353398_553443799730081_8900678363881209451_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijn4akldomYjlDtX0e0Txu2z4ojDQQv-vpxVrztwGziaZH-9OA9xJj37X5y8VVcUJ4HQSwvXOnylyu-bDFsIQW6QsaN8OOi-yD-Gz6bXCwEZCghaV2mv8AWwdUjhi8WJGzG1Gugh_hBgHrV9RpPZOPl5WSbk38OgIIaHsaby1ONQkzkfdVYpKDOeaztQ/s320/286353398_553443799730081_8900678363881209451_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>...with all the pigeons and sea gulls flying around, its bound to happen. Today just wasn't my day for good luck LOL Thankfully, the staff at our hotel is totally understanding and offered extra hand towels to clean it up (its happened to them too haha).</p><p>But, I've LOVED seeing the architecture around here! The many cathedrals, older town-homes, and the many varieties of other buildings are absolutely stunning!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2SskP4Nxq4lSXeRgkGAdhQgs8zPuuvo4eWhFipgo7nC03jFnET0Iqf4vs5xMCqPGiql-RqZuwVNiB5KYS4no5a-2kpXGzK0-b2b1S77hGmcM1V1aTf8upG1dz2bVnpCWQkDKVeRTMaEeTkAIhYGX6ebAt89ycTdUHwwXWwa2e1vsiEA22G9uLtNAcA/s2048/286080782_1386390135204657_4554628170393340046_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2SskP4Nxq4lSXeRgkGAdhQgs8zPuuvo4eWhFipgo7nC03jFnET0Iqf4vs5xMCqPGiql-RqZuwVNiB5KYS4no5a-2kpXGzK0-b2b1S77hGmcM1V1aTf8upG1dz2bVnpCWQkDKVeRTMaEeTkAIhYGX6ebAt89ycTdUHwwXWwa2e1vsiEA22G9uLtNAcA/s320/286080782_1386390135204657_4554628170393340046_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXXEKrsaWvT4Afx7T_Mx5l_UpOCPYGjKAH5yUkJaUFWp3o5G3ApZ6qumx5wu26yzEYmYbXm_1F6ybbAgHWs8j3-XroYOPfkbErAWik15Bh2BD--e16myrAEK2xUdJVt3wZ9X9Ri1EK8XUAynzfx_J1FkHo6R8RopzbUbYlj8uJaY0uqsGOHgg-Nar5g/s2048/285855279_426544416003991_4357797809353577656_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXXEKrsaWvT4Afx7T_Mx5l_UpOCPYGjKAH5yUkJaUFWp3o5G3ApZ6qumx5wu26yzEYmYbXm_1F6ybbAgHWs8j3-XroYOPfkbErAWik15Bh2BD--e16myrAEK2xUdJVt3wZ9X9Ri1EK8XUAynzfx_J1FkHo6R8RopzbUbYlj8uJaY0uqsGOHgg-Nar5g/s320/285855279_426544416003991_4357797809353577656_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimY04K25bKYAJN8brH3LFRUGgf5SXOweAIUZlvtkpQ7Uq7sECTQlM9WrzqRk136Es-jsTXyc3OkCP4yWoi0C9mXbMr0fNZzrvDMdITSXbHTpSMVt_lV7VS_VjITd3VqpHJkoHkRHaZHW8vO9digpIEKqCPcZV4T5pW1KpYFwAfoI-7mep-gkIE9HpYvw/s2048/286745835_410898387432748_7890344461436590533_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimY04K25bKYAJN8brH3LFRUGgf5SXOweAIUZlvtkpQ7Uq7sECTQlM9WrzqRk136Es-jsTXyc3OkCP4yWoi0C9mXbMr0fNZzrvDMdITSXbHTpSMVt_lV7VS_VjITd3VqpHJkoHkRHaZHW8vO9digpIEKqCPcZV4T5pW1KpYFwAfoI-7mep-gkIE9HpYvw/s320/286745835_410898387432748_7890344461436590533_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tomorrow's adventures are bound to be amazing - can't wait to share them with you!</div><p></p>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144980952885570352.post-67274013372701781492022-06-11T17:01:00.002-06:002022-06-11T17:03:07.166-06:00Dreams Do Come True!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmt56JpSfwVOuLqSNZIdcXGM0w6jLesT-FkBuE5iwbv2btCIRkdKIaNi9BzcUbJNHLTacMCHULSOz4BpUotp1drGZ-X8drykW5upY4BKvCGnCEHRKnhoP3JyCViraCb8ivpLBcKW1AvqYYjhIWTZVMgZ1DMgg2Q9sovTgyzLxV1hcHmRw7v-2BzKZDMw" style="background-color: #eeeeee; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmt56JpSfwVOuLqSNZIdcXGM0w6jLesT-FkBuE5iwbv2btCIRkdKIaNi9BzcUbJNHLTacMCHULSOz4BpUotp1drGZ-X8drykW5upY4BKvCGnCEHRKnhoP3JyCViraCb8ivpLBcKW1AvqYYjhIWTZVMgZ1DMgg2Q9sovTgyzLxV1hcHmRw7v-2BzKZDMw" width="180" /></a></div><p></p><p><span face="Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #eeeeee; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The count-down for our trip has run out, the time is here! Scotland, here we come! And we're off!! Sort of. We got loaded up and said "see ya next week" to the kiddos (that was hard on some of them...and me), and off we went. We had to stop by the office to drop off Chris's truck on the way to the airport. There was an accident that backed up traffic way back. After a detour, we managed to make it to the shop and dropped off the truck. And we're off again! Kind of. We ran into another back up on the interstate. At this rate, I feared we may not make it to our gate in time to catch the first leg our flight! YIKES! What a way to start a vacation - you know you all want to vacay with us, right?! haha
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London Heathrow was another adventure - slightly confusing at first but pretty darn efficient once you get the hang of things! We got through the secondary security for our connecting flight to Glasgow, and that left us with 5 hours to explore all the shops, have lunch, and touch base with our family back home. One of the cute shops was the Harry Potter store - omigosh, so cute and fun!! </span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span face="Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: white; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinhGK258yTsB6bxrcI_DL-iFV7eqxGpDd40s5xwc4zfWMXHVjnk98cqY2mrpTyEgsU4zUSpTmBrzWRujLg1wtFLx76e5sh0uxBAJD33Ocj9Ii0zD_MdsSk13KlfcuWCTspcGW8njldSVVV84CvEYI29WkeRm88NnSM4lJpOOe3I7AWDS9K8uQm_DIIZg" style="background-color: #eeeeee; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinhGK258yTsB6bxrcI_DL-iFV7eqxGpDd40s5xwc4zfWMXHVjnk98cqY2mrpTyEgsU4zUSpTmBrzWRujLg1wtFLx76e5sh0uxBAJD33Ocj9Ii0zD_MdsSk13KlfcuWCTspcGW8njldSVVV84CvEYI29WkeRm88NnSM4lJpOOe3I7AWDS9K8uQm_DIIZg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg557bYpfD65IwOcaj6NlTaxjg2idJX5b8mwWrYr-MpWqw7nn6vqIoUH4KbM6SeBRqo6-7qwQqyiCz1xL8718indQhEBMjJIK_duMAC49MHfGPsFFUglK4R59L4RpKAwbV8Rmp6e_TtCwvX1HCX4UHUJ7AbCsMDTg09me_kmpSFo5Kbyw3FxH7pOxegMw" style="background-color: #eeeeee; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg557bYpfD65IwOcaj6NlTaxjg2idJX5b8mwWrYr-MpWqw7nn6vqIoUH4KbM6SeBRqo6-7qwQqyiCz1xL8718indQhEBMjJIK_duMAC49MHfGPsFFUglK4R59L4RpKAwbV8Rmp6e_TtCwvX1HCX4UHUJ7AbCsMDTg09me_kmpSFo5Kbyw3FxH7pOxegMw" width="180" /></a></div><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">
Our final flight ended up being delayed as well, but it was otherwise uneventful. We were ever so grateful, after getting through customs and getting our luggage, to see our chauffer waiting for us to drive us to the first lodging in this exciting and wonderful vacation. I don't know about Chris, but I'm so so so thankful that I didn't have to get used to driving on the "wrong side" of the road, especially in my sleep deprived state LOL <span face="Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">We got checked in to our hotel and went to use the elevator, only to discover it wasn't working at that moment. </span><span face="Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="animation-name: none; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; transition-property: none; white-space: pre-wrap;">sigh</span><span face="Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Up the 4 flights of stairs with luggage in tow we went. Thankfully we packed light, at least we've got that going for us! </span></span><div><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span face="Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7Evi78YZ5V4f1k0J0H7aCkGkSYnNM7aKUhXEmQAx4jXutzDwIpJQvbLSjtBzliwPoduu-DhWrdXNzjGf2Uftr5tYD1OTKaRkeWi__0A46TL7uWbGOufRicEy_p9akt-h-AuEUMBYyHtDRG_da-WhUVhCfZ-3MRLjMmus-g74x2Jan1lAQQTSF8yQuHw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7Evi78YZ5V4f1k0J0H7aCkGkSYnNM7aKUhXEmQAx4jXutzDwIpJQvbLSjtBzliwPoduu-DhWrdXNzjGf2Uftr5tYD1OTKaRkeWi__0A46TL7uWbGOufRicEy_p9akt-h-AuEUMBYyHtDRG_da-WhUVhCfZ-3MRLjMmus-g74x2Jan1lAQQTSF8yQuHw" width="180" /></a></div><br />
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Can't wait to see what day 2 brings our way! Stay tuned...</span></span><p></p></div>Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524730308098313324noreply@blogger.com0