| | For my last morning at Disney World, I packed everything up and checked my luggage with the concierge at the resort. After a last walk around, I took some time for a cheeseburger and some fries. With some hours before the bus ride to the airport, I couldn't just kill time doing the same things. So I took another walk - this time on the sidewalk to the Magic Kingdom. This sidewalk is fairly new and very comfortable, though I don't think I would feel the same way coming back at the end of a day. This sidewalk skirts the lake and gives a nice view of the Grand Floridian. |
| It's a nice little stroll that also passes under the monorail . I was on the lookout for wildlife, especially wanting to find an alligator or giant snake monster, but I had to settle for just enjoying the peace of the gentle stroll. Would you like to know where this trail ended? Exactly where the signs said - to the entrance of the Magic Kingdom. There was no reason to enter the park, so I took a couple of pictures. This was the gateway to "the happiest place on earth". I hung out for a few minutes, watching people as they approached the glory they anticipated. | |
A short ride on the monorail took be back to the resort, all I needed to do was wait for the bus. It was a peaceful time that allowed me to read some chapters of my book, The American Spirit by David McCullough (I would read more on the flights and finish the book shortly after returning home.).
| | The airport at Orlando was a crowded mess, with a hectic TSA line, full waiting areas, and delayed flights. My flight was delayed so a tire could be changed. That put my connecting flight in Chicago in danger, which would mean I would overnight in the airport. Thankfully, the pilot put the pedal to the floor and we made it earlier than predicted. It still took a fast sprint through one concourse and into another to get to my next flight - with 15 minutes to spare. Finally, I was headed home to the family! |
