Day 1 Part 6
Since Living With the Land was closed which meant the other rides in that area were too we headed back to the World Showcase. One of my favorite pictures
We came across some interesting flowers
And the Monsters Inc. playground. It was very crowded with kids having fun. I asked Kristel to watch the scooter and I ran in for some quick pictures.
The whole area was really cute and even had Mike and Sullys footprints in the grass.
We moved on toward Canada and found the sand sculptures for Bears.
They were starting to break down so it was probably good this was the last day.
Now for a PSA. People think about how you look to others. This was a running thing for us the whole trip. Add to the fact that I sit lower in the scooter I get a unique perspective. This woman was probably very comfortable but I saw more of her than I wanted to a few times
I had wanted to stop at Pineapple Promenade but decided against it so there was one last food kiosk Buttercup Cottage. I really wanted to try the Freshly baked lemon scones with berry preserves and créme fraîche for $3.25.
They ran out of the berry preserves. I am not a huge fan of lemon but these were really very good. The lemon wasnt over powering and gave it a nice light taste. They would have gotten 5 stars if the berries were on it, instead 4 ½ stars. I offered to share again but Kristel didnt want any.
We headed onwards and found the famous couples.
And this was Kristels favorite with the blue lights
We just sort of wandered around after this. I decided to get some Bonsai when we passed Japan again.
The Flower Power concert was going on and neither of us wanted to stop and listen. I took a quick pic but honestly I still dont know who they are. The band was Alan Parsons Project.
Found Lady and the Tramp. Lady always looks angry to me although not in this angle
Miss Piggy and Kermit were lit up
Then we watched the trains in Germany for a few minutes. I love the F&G details
Simba lit up
And we stopped at China
We looked around the pavilion and I found some swords that I was willing to get Jay. I took some pics on my phone and sent them to him so he could think about which one he would want.
It was about 8:30 and after some discussion we decided it had been a long day and Kristel wanted to head out before Illuminations started so we could beat the crowds to the bus. I was tired too so had no objections.
I got Donald Duck lit up as we headed out
And Goofy
I wasnt really happy with this since the camera wasnt cooperating
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Have to have an artsy type picture of SE
The flowers with changing lights
Good bye Donald and Goofy
And with that our first day at EPCOT came to an end.
We did beat the crowds and were back at AKL by 9:30. I wanted to see the topiaries and managed every one. I also wanted to sample as much of the food kiosks as possible and I did that so I was very happy. Kristel wanted a margarita and never got one. The lines were always too long and she doesnt like waiting. I never got the Rose slushie for the same reason but I was OK with that.
Kristel headed in to get a shower and I was sound asleep before she closed the bathroom door.