Moberly Arts Centre-Day Four

 Here are a few pictures from our last day there.  You can see exactly where we are planting our onions!!!

Naomi is explaining about the garden with Cyndy who is the coordinator at MAC

 Planning the parts of the story...

 Interesting approach to working together

Terry likes looking down at people I see...

The Florida Panhandle

The next part of my Florida trip involved going from Orlando to just past Panama City on this map to a place called Sandestin just outside of Destin, Florida.  Here we stayed in a beautiful apartment for four nights between a bay and the ocean.  For the next few days we had a very fun and relaxing time. I had never been to this part of Florida so that it was very interesting.





 Club Intrawest had pools and hot tubs, was a short walk to the Village at Baytowne Wharf where there were lots of restaurants and shops.  We could use bicycles for free and even go kayaking.  Several times we went to the nearby beach where we had access to umbrellas and beach chairs.  The water was turquoise, the sand really white and fine and even cool as it is made out of quartz.  There were quite big waves so that it was fun to be carried along though our last day the waves were a little too strong for swimming so we decided to retreat to our pool.

The sunsets were amazing.  Every day the sky was blue and the temperatures warm but with a nice breeze.  One day we drove along highway 3A to the town of Seaside.  It would be expensive to live there but fun to visit.  It was used in a movie called The Truman Show.  Along the way we saw beautiful sand dunes and more beautiful beaches.  I am going to include a few of my favorite pictures...







Beautiful waves... turquoise water...

Sand Dunes...

Seaside with houses all with picket fences and ocean views...

Second Day at Disney World

The second day at Disney World began at the third theme park, Epcot, and I just didn't have enough time there.  We were able to go there by boat so that was fun and it's absolutely beautiful especially because of the garden festival that was on.










It has two main parts, Future World and The World Showcase.  By boat you actually enter through the World Showcase.  I was instantly transported to England for instance. 

 But we were hurrying through to try to get on an amazing ride in Future World called Soarin'.  We had a long wait but it was worth it to do a simulation of flying above California,  You felt as if you could touch the grape vines for instance.  You would love it.  It was my favorite ride at Disney. 

Next we went to see Captain Emo, a three d video experience starring Michael Jackson that I had seen when it first came out in the 1980's but still amazing.  Our final ride Space Ship Earth was a journey through time in the big Geodesic Dome.  It was great as we peaked in on Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, saw the dark ages, viewed the invention of the printing press etc. and even got to check out our own personal future.  Future World is great and there is lots about ecology and looking at sustainable futures. 

Unfortunately our time was running out so I kind of hurried through the World Showcase, not actually going inside of any of the Nation pavilions but it was absolutely beautiful and fun to feel as if I was traveling to Germany and  France and Italy, and even Canada.  I needed a couple of days here!  It's huge!

After a quick break at the hotel we were off by boat to Hollywood Studios.  Hollywood Studios makes you think you are in Hollywood in the 40's or something.  It has lots of fun things to do and is a fun place to be. You can even be on a version of American Idol but I passed on that.  We took the  Studio Back Lot Tour and saw how they do a lot of special effects.  We waited in a very long line to do Toy Story Mania, that I know you would have all loved.  I really liked The Great Movie Ride where we rode through sets of some famous movies.  My friend didn't warn me that we were going to be hijacked by a 1930's gangster though!!!

I loved where we had dinner at The 50's Prime Time Cafe.  Our waitress told us to keep our hands off the table and we got to watch old TV shows from my childhood.  The food was delicious!

 The highlight of the evening though was Fantasmic.  This is an amazing show, breathtaking 25-minute fireworks and water show starring Mickey Mouse as the sorcerer and all your favorite Disney characters are there.  It was the perfect ending to a whirlwind tour of the Wonderful World of Disney.

First Day at the Wonderful World of Disney...

I am going to continue my Florida saga.  The next part of my trip was to the wonderful World of Disney.  We stayed at the Swan Hotel right in the park.  It was easy to spot if we got lost due to the Swans on top.

Our first stop was Animal Kingdom.  First we went on an African safari.  It was quite exciting having to pursue poachers and help rescue a baby elephant!

We also went to a show called Festival of the Lion King and to a 4 dimensional movie called It's Tough to be a Bug. 

After a short stop at our hotel we went on to The Magic Kingdom.  This was the original theme park and the only one I had visited previously.  We spent until 1:00 am here.  It was fun to be back at the familiar castle. 

I was able to visit some of my old favorites and some new ones.  Some of my old favorites are the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean,  and Peter Pan's Flight.  One you would like was Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.  We liked Mickey's PhilarMagic, another 3 D film so much that we went twice.  We saw the Electric Parade and Wishes the light show, which was rather cool.  Dinner was at The Liberty Tree Tavern and very delicious. 

First couple of days in Florida - Cocoa Beach and Cape Kenney

I have been having a great trip to Florida.  I thought I would paste a few pictures.  Our first two days were spent in Cocoa Beach, which is where the best surfing is in Florida.  Big waves!  We chose to stay there as it is the closest beach to Orlando and near the Kennedy Space Centre. 

Our hotel, The Inn at Cocoa Beach, is where many astronauts and their families have stayed.  It was so nice I can see why!

The Kennedy Space Centre was amazing.  I want to watch the movie, Apollo 13 again now that I have been here.  I was given lots of posters and materials that I have to go through to see what I can bring home to share with you!!!  I am having problems uploading pictures so I will continue later!!!













A few more pictures from the Space Centre.

Those French presentations

I don't think I have laughed so long in a long time.  I am not sure any of you are ready to appear on The Food Channel yet but it proved to be an entertaining morning!  Here are a couple of pictures!  I couldn't believe those girls trusted Pharman with the knife or the spoon!! 







Harry had a very interesting way of cutting fruit! 
Jamee is looking a bit sceptical.  Of course this was the sandwich that was missing a bun but the
grade sevens seemed to have lots of extra
ingredients to lend fortunately!

Lubna also had an interesting way of cutting une orange! 

More of your clay projects

They look gorgeous-apparently they will be waiting for you Thursday in the classroom

2012 Trudeau Grads

 Here you are (minus Michaela and Parmvir who were away) with your new sweatshirts!

I think you look really good!  What do you think?

Learning to tell stories...

We have had so much fun learning about storytelling with Naomi at the Moberly Arts Centre.  Here are a few pictures of you warming up with Natalie. 

Your clay creations

I am sorry I am so behind blogging but I promise to catch up.  Phyllis sent me pictures of your first creations coming out of her kiln.  Here they are!