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Thanks so much for checking on the trains for Luke! I think he is a little concerned though he wouldn't admit it.
On our second train ride with Stefanie along, I had also forgotten about how much the train rocks as we really had to hold on to her so she wouldn't fall. And Amtrack's French toast is so yummy.
I the refurb to the BWI villas. I like how it stays true to the resorts theming, but seems fresher and updated. Your meal at Flying Fish, especially the mac n cheese, sounds so delicious.
But anyhooo..............So happy Sharon was there to spend that time with you, what a great surprise that was!! That stinks about the train ride, I do remember how jerky they can be but I kinda forgot about that until you started to talk about it. Well, hopefully going home might be a little smoother for you. I LOVE the room.........so bright and pretty, so you have a nice view? Dinner looked amazing too. Glad you had some time to rest today and I'm hoping maybe the rain will chase some of that humidity away for you.
Wow, I love the room redo. It looks like the perfect place to relax for a few days.
Leave it to Princess Sharon to be there to keep you company. I would like to be able to call her a friend.
Anyone would be exhausted trying to get from the lounge to your train. Thankfully he called ahead to hold the train. When I commuted through there, the rats that scuttled along the train tracks were huge and would freak me out. I was always fearful of having to walk through the tunnels.
After seeing your pictures and hearing that you had to time your bathroom break, l put to rest any romantic notions l had of a cross country adventure on Amtrak!
Yay! A TR posting! I love love love the furnishings in that room. The couch, the arm chair and even the breakfast table chairs look so inviting. I feel more relaxed and refreshed just looking at them.
The spatzle-mac sounds really spot-on. I'm going to have to try something like that at home.
All of the seating in the room is very comfortable, and there are four new outlets under the TV for charging. They've really done a thoughtful job.
I LOVE spaetzle and the leeks gave it a bit of texture. SO good.
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How wonderful that Sharon was able to meet you and help you survive the time in NY. Although I've never personally met her, I get the feeling that she could be quite entertaining. Your room at the Boardwalk looks quite inviting. Glad you have been able to rest and hope that you will be able to get out soon to your beloved AK.
Sharon is cheerful and entertaining. She always talks about how her nephew Isaiah is always smiling and she's pretty much the same way. I had only met her once before so this was a treat. I'll decide about AK based on how I feel in the morning and the forecasts.
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I guess I don't quite know my region as the harbor looked like Greenwich! Glad you were able to get two meals out of your FF dinner! I do that quite often at Italian restaurants as they give you so much food..... and I have a big appetite!
Well, sailboats in the ocean.... could be a lot of places, probably! It worked out perfectly to have an extra meal out of the FF dinner.
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Thanks so much for checking on the trains for Luke! I think he is a little concerned though he wouldn't admit it.
On our second train ride with Stefanie along, I had also forgotten about how much the train rocks as we really had to hold on to her so she wouldn't fall. And Amtrack's French toast is so yummy.
I the refurb to the BWI villas. I like how it stays true to the resorts theming, but seems fresher and updated. Your meal at Flying Fish, especially the mac n cheese, sounds so delicious.
I didn't remember so much movement on the trains I took. I don't think it helped that they were trying to make up the time we'd lost leaving NY late and were speeding.
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Wahhhhhh Miss this sight.
But anyhooo..............So happy Sharon was there to spend that time with you, what a great surprise that was!! That stinks about the train ride, I do remember how jerky they can be but I kinda forgot about that until you started to talk about it. Well, hopefully going home might be a little smoother for you. I LOVE the room.........so bright and pretty, so you have a nice view? Dinner looked amazing too. Glad you had some time to rest today and I'm hoping maybe the rain will chase some of that humidity away for you.
It's a really nice view of the Philly skyline you get from the train! I have no view at all. i've been in this area before. I'm in one of the rooms with the solid-wall balconies and I have to peep over to see anything at all. It's just trees, and it hasn't been nice enough to sit outside. I'll take the nice, fresh room over a view, although it would have been nice to have both!
Wow, I love the room redo. It looks like the perfect place to relax for a few days.
Leave it to Princess Sharon to be there to keep you company. I would like to be able to call her a friend.
Anyone would be exhausted trying to get from the lounge to your train. Thankfully he called ahead to hold the train. When I commuted through there, the rats that scuttled along the train tracks were huge and would freak me out. I was always fearful of having to walk through the tunnels.
After seeing your pictures and hearing that you had to time your bathroom break, l put to rest any romantic notions l had of a cross country adventure on Amtrak!
Rest up and enjoy your Disney days.
I know, waiting for the train to come to a station in the middle of the night is not pleasant! I'm glad I didn't encounter any rats in the tunnels under Penn Station. I'm sure when people were sitting on the train wondering why it didn't get going, they never imagined me scooting around frantically looking for a working elevator!
Day 3, August 30, Sunday. Mostly rainy, with some sun peeping through. Hot and muggy.
I was so stiff and sore I could hardly get myself out of bed this morning and was very glad I’d made the decision to just stay in the room all day. It was quite pleasant and comfortable. I’d showered before bed last night, but took another one for my sore muscles. Mostly read in bed, with the nook propped on a pillow because my arms were too tired to hold it up. I watched the “Disney Nature” channel. This is fantastic, with updates on Disney’s work with conservation and film from around the world. I really enjoyed watching this. Included was a clip of the vet staff giving Azizi (the mother of baby gorilla Cory, I believe) her arrival check-up before her quarantine and introduction to the gorilla family. I had oatmeal for breakfast, Flying Fish leftovers for lunch and room service dinner. They’ve improved the room service offerings and I had a vegetable panini. Not badly priced, either— $15.
The best part of the day was when I got a call from the front desk. They said they had a delivery for me and I should take the “privacy” sign off the door. I did so, and two lovely Front Desk CMs came in with a gift basket. The card said, "We heard you will not be able to visit us in the future. This makes us sad. Please enjoy your stay with us and these gifts" It is signed "Front Desk Staff”. How did they know?? It has to be one of my wonderful PassPorter friends, or maybe Lidia, my friend from the vet staff. What a kind and sweet thing to do, both the person who called the front desk and the CMs. It’s no wonder I’ve been so happy with my times at BWV. The gifts in the basket: plush Simba, David Doss painting of the Boardwalk, socks, adorable ornament of a high-heeled shoe with Mushu climbing up the heel.
Glad you made it Laurie! How great to meet up with Sharon! Sorry the train ride was so exhausting! Your room at the BWV is gorgeous! And a great dinner at FFC! What a great gift to get!
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Oh, how thoughtful the gift was. It sounds like a perfect selection of items for you! That pixie dust does get around when you are in Disney, doesn't it!
Yay you are there!! Dinner at Flying Fish looked wonderful!! What a beautiful gift!! I just love how Disney goes above and beyond with their pixie dust...I guess that is why I don't want to go other places on vacation!!
I hope you will be able to get out today! Enjoy your day!!
I love your gift basket!! How thoughtful and just the thing!! Sounds like your indoor day turned out A-okay!! I do hope you get to AK in the morning. Rest well!!
Sorry that the train ride was so tiring for you! How great that Sharon was able to meet up with you at Penn Station and help keep you company! Your meal at FF looked great, and what a sweet gift you got from someone! I hope that the day of rest was rejuvenating for you.
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the refurb to the BWI villas. I like how it stays true to the resorts theming, but seems fresher and updated. Your meal at Flying Fish, especially the mac n cheese, sounds so delicious.
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Glad you were able to get two meals out of your FF dinner! 
I do that quite often at Italian restaurants as they give you so much food.....
Your room at the BWV is gorgeous! And a great dinner at FFC! 
What a great gift to get! 
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I do hope you get to AK in the morning. 
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