We, however, decided to spend another few days at the Disney resort. Once we found out they served Lava Flows, and that they were cheaply priced, there was no real reason to venture elsewhere. Ben and Emma went to Honolulu for a morning and said that it was scary.
That was enough to convince us that floating about in the many pools was the most constructive use of time. I did go snorkeling (in the Disney-made lagoon) and Ben claims to have spotted some whales, so both of those count. We also saw that mouse again.
We're back off home tomorrow, and what can I say? We've never had it this easy on holiday before, and now my plan to spend three weeks trekking through the Yukon, camping, trapping our own food and washing in icy streams, is going to be a hard sell to Hannah and Pete. Back here next year then! Well played, Walt Disney, well played.
Disney from above.
Fearless Lexie down on the beach, after a sandy face-plant. "That's what happens when Dads are left in charge," commented some nearby sunbathers. Hmm.
So Pete decides to follow her example.
Frankie and Greta are more chilled (and IT literate).
Hannah calms everything down with the help of a(nother) cocktail.
The Disney dance party luau thing on Thursday evening.
Lexie danced the night away.
Next morning we checked out Aunty's Beach House. You can leave kids there unattended for the whole day! But only if they're over three.
The dress up corner. Nothing in my size.
Fine, back to the pool.
At Butlin's Skegness this would all be ice.
The "Rainbow Reef", where you can swim with the fishes in a big tank. Nobody has asked the fish what they think of this.
Who should we bump into while heading to the lazy river?
Sailing by.
Rodent of unusual size.
Pete has sampled the water in each pool. He likes the large family one best - overtones of sunscreen and tanning oil.
It's Michael Jackson! Trying hard to stay disguised, for obvious reasons.
More acrobatic fun in the pool.
Synchronised...something.
Final, goodbye meal, before we all part ways tomorrow. I'll see if I can use my Disney room key to pay for food in Vancouver.
Selfie with Gen! She made all this happen, and graciously let us pretend to be part of the family so we could sneak into Disney every morning and sneak back to our somewhat-less-salubrious apartment each night. Thank you!
