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The room and view look wonderful. The photos of Luke on the sofa had me practically in tears, though. He looked like he was in so much pain he couldn't even really relax. He was probably worrying, too, about how the injury would affect the rest of the trip and your and Stefanie's enjoyment of it.
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The room and view look wonderful. The photos of Luke on the sofa had me practically in tears, though. He looked like he was in so much pain he couldn't even really relax. He was probably worrying, too, about how the injury would affect the rest of the trip and your and Stefanie's enjoyment of it.
I think those things were on his mind, but when he woke up from his nap, I could tell he was doing better.
Did you forget the summoning charm ACCIO wand/room key and problem solved.
Not practicing ETERNAL VIGILANCE what would Prof. Moody say.
Great pics from balcony. Have to find where they bait next year
Just catching up after missing a few days. Sorry to hear about all of the computer troubles and getting to your room. It is beautiful and looks like it was well worth the wait.
I hope Luke's feet feel better soon! LOVE the animal sightings! Someday I hope to be able to afford to stay at AKL and get a Savannah view!
I realized today that I haven't been keeping up with your trip report and sure enough I had 26 pages to read! I'm glad FJ lived up to the hype and I applaud your ability to deal with those crowds! Looking at your pictures of AKL makes me feel homesick. One of our best trips was our stay at Kidani during Halloween 2009. I hope the malfunctions are just about over and the magic finally kicks in!
Did you forget the summoning charm ACCIO wand/room key and problem solved.
Not practicing ETERNAL VIGILANCE what would Prof. Moody say.
Great pics from balcony. Have to find where they bait next year
I am ashamed of myself! First rule is probably never leave your wand behind.
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Just catching up after missing a few days. Sorry to hear about all of the computer troubles and getting to your room. It is beautiful and looks like it was well worth the wait.
I hope Luke's feet feel better soon! LOVE the animal sightings! Someday I hope to be able to afford to stay at AKL and get a Savannah view!
I can't imagine staying at AKL without a savannah view!
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I realized today that I haven't been keeping up with your trip report and sure enough I had 26 pages to read! I'm glad FJ lived up to the hype and I applaud your ability to deal with those crowds! Looking at your pictures of AKL makes me feel homesick. One of our best trips was our stay at Kidani during Halloween 2009. I hope the malfunctions are just about over and the magic finally kicks in!
AKL is still our favorite resort in spite of the ordeal getting checked in this June.
Yikes I cannot believe how far behind I was. I'm so sorry about Luke's broken toe. I am sure he was in lots of pain .
Your pictures of the lobby are just fabulous and I just love the studio. It is really nice that it has double sinks. The next time Bob and I go I really want to stay at AKL. It may be a while but it's on my list. I just loved the pictures of the animals especially the giraffes which I know are your favorite .
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Sigh... looking at your pictures of the lobby made me feel a little homesick - weird because we've only stayed at AKL once! We'll have to make do with a standard view this time, so thanks for the great pics . I love the ostriches!
Beautiful pictures of the animals on your savannah. that was my favorite part of staying at AKL. I could have spent hours out there watching all the animals outside my door.
Liz
All caught up Cam! Great updates so far! So sorry about Luke's toe(s)! I ended up with blisters on both of my little toes by day 3 and that was miserable. I can't imagine 2 possible broken toes!
Your view was awesome! Hopefully one day we will be able to stay at AKL. I love giraffes and probably could have stayed on that balcony all night just to watch him!
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I don't think I would have been able to pull myself away from the balcony...definitely worth the wait for a bit until they decided to come out, I so love the giraffees, now that to me is heaven, sitting out on the balcony with a giraffee wandering below.
I don't think I would have been able to pull myself away from the balcony...definitely worth the wait for a bit until they decided to come out, I so love the giraffees, now that to me is heaven, sitting out on the balcony with a giraffee wandering below.
I agree. I'm not sure I'd leave the room! I'd be so tempted to sit there and wait for more to come my way!
After all the aggravation just to check-in, it seems some pixies dust caught up to you all!!!... What a super Magical moment to open the door into a beautiful room.. All the pics you took of the room and the Savannah view with all the wonderful animals are going to make an awesome scrapbook.. Not to mention all the beautiful pics of the Lobby... Poor Luke, staying off his feet had to make his toe feel better!!!!!!!!.....
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Looking at your pictures of AKL makes me feel homesick. One of our best trips was our stay at Kidani during Halloween 2009. I hope the malfunctions are just about over and the magic finally kicks in!
Dora
I cannot believe how far behind I was. I'm so sorry about Luke's broken toe. I am sure he was in lots of pain 
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I'd be so tempted to sit there and wait for more to come my way!
What a super Magical moment to open the door into a beautiful room.. All the pics you took of the room and the Savannah view with all the wonderful animals are going to make an awesome scrapbook..
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