Day 1 - part 4
When I left off I had just finished Test Track. I do not ride Mission: Space anymore, I got really sick the last time I rode it. I was off to the World Showcase. The Australia Food Booth was right there so it was my next stop.
Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Peppers, Onions and Snap Peas - $4.75
This was spicier than I remembered but it was very good. The shrimp were cooked to perfection for me but I am no expert on shrimp.
I also got the Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut - $3.00
This was way to sweet. There was too much very sweet chocolate and coconut which I love and almost no cake. The cake probably would have been a good balance for the sweetness.
The Mexico Pavilion was right there so I did The Gran Fiesta Tour.
I looked around the pavilion but nothing struck my fancy. I did like these glasses but didn't really have a use for them.
I moved on a stopped in Norway for a minute or two. It was just so sad looking with Maelstrom boarded up.
Next up was China. I looked around taking a few pics and pricing swords for my grandson. He collects them and I was thinking about a Christmas present. None were in my price range this trip.
Details on a pole around the pavilion
The Germany Food Booth was next. I had the Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese - $3.50
This did not disappoint. I had it on a previous trip and loved it. I tried making it at home and it was not the same. It was edible but not nearly as good as it was in Disney.
Next up was Japan again and more pics. I like watching the fish in the pond there
Then I decided to play with my camera for awhile and try and get the silky effect of the waterfall.
That was one of the better pictures. It's hard to get a good picture like this in the daylight but I was happy with this one.
Next stop was Morocco. I was working on light fixtures this trip. One of the issues again is trying to get a good picture when it is daylight or the light itself is lit. I was very happy with this picture
The light fixture is over this fountain. I took my kids pictures there every trip.
I moved on to the Belgium Food Booth and got the Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream - $3.75
This was really good. The waffle was warm and crisp on the outside but soft on the inside. The ganache wasn't really sweet and balanced well with the whipped cream. I actually ate it in Morocco because it started to rain and I was trying to find somewhere dry to hide out. Thankfully the rain only lasted about 20 minutes, the incense was getting to me.
I was back to Future World at this point to see a fish. Saw Mickey grilling some vegies on the way.
Made it to my destination: Mine, Mine, Mine
I actually took one or 2 pics and that was it., Just wanted to relax for a few minutes. After the ride I had a text from Scott telling me they were at EPCOT for dinner. So I was back to World Showcase and Japan. Somehow I beat them to the pavilion. I saw the tail end of something being taped. I still don't know if it was a commercial or a television show but I swore the one man with the suitcase and the lady in the pink shirt looked really familiar.
Scott and party arrived right about that time so we checked in and headed up to - Teppan Edo. I have eaten here a few times now and really like the atmosphere and the food. I had the Asakusa - Steak and Shrimp, and a green Iced tea. The meal was very good but the company was better and the chef we had made the meal. He was Japanese by way of Florida. He would go back and forth between a Japanese and Southern accent Y'all.
Start of the Onion Volcano
Rice with vegies, noodles and shrimp. I wanted my steak rare but somehow got well done. It was still very good.
After dinner we all decided to head back to the resort. Scott & Vinny and their 2 friends were all staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge also. In fact the one woman was the person that I rented points from. We wanted to miss the crowds from Illuminations and it was a good choice. There were no lines at the bus stop and we were back at the resort in no time. The first day had come to an end and I was exhausted. All in all it was a great start to my trip.