The last week was utterly fantastic, I spent a week long getaway in the sunshine complete with Disney Parks and Harry Potter Land. Disney World is truly a magical place (especially since when you are there you are probably not on the clock) and comes complete with endless food and just the sort of whimsical atmosphere that allows you to escape from reality. I became immediately accustomed to eating dessert several times per day and being completely reliant on restaurants to satisfy all of my dietary needs. I have never been a "child of the sun" so to speak - more like an AC/shade dwelling being, but I must say I put up with the temperatures in the 90s rather well and would have tolerated practically anything just to be away and not working.
Disney World is the ultimate battleground for parents and children. We witnessed tantrums, melt-downs, and all manner of parental misery, both at the parks and hotels. It made me very glad for my childless existence and reinforced even more (if that is even possible) my choice against having children. No offense to all my friends out there who already are moms or want to be moms someday - but be warned, if you take your children to Disney World...Buckle up its going to be a bumpy ride.
On this trip I discovered one of my new favorite places on Earth...Harry Potter Land. Yes, I will readily admit that I was one of those youngsters who after reading The Sorcerer's Stone began packing my bags for Hogwarts; so walking down the streets of Hogsmeade was practically a dream come true. Universal Studios spared no expense and had everything from Butterbeer to Ollivander's Wand Shop. I was in heaven, and now have a "Hermione Granger Wand" perched on my bookshelf as I just couldn't leave without one. I was supremely impressed with all of the rides and details that brought Harry Potter Land to life. My vote would be to continue expansion on the park indefinitely. There may be alot of struggles in the world today, but I for one am very proud to live in the time of the Harry Potter phenomenon.
The hardest part of vacation is always coming back. Now that I see the house and Chloe are safe I am ready to go back and escape the swarms of cicadas that have descended on our state in full force; with carcasses littering the ground it is absolutely disgusting.
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