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Spring Break started with a visit to the Jacksonville Beach pier.
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The beach LOOKED inviting, but notice how many people are in the water!
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LOTS of people enjoying the afternoon fishing from the pier.
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The rays were biting.
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This guy knew how to remove the hook to save the ray.
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Ahhhhh
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A bit chilly for the lifeguard.
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The gulls enjoyed the activity.
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Retirement?
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Caution - rip currents and strong winds.
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Enough Pop - let's get this party...
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... on the road, to...
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... the Wyndham Reunion Resort in Orlando.
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We checked in...
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... looked around...
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... took some selfies and headed for the condo.
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We had a VERY nice 2-bedroom unit.
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Our room was on the first floor with...
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... a full kitchen.
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The master suite overlooked the gold course (my jogging trail).
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We enjoyed a night out at...
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... the Japanese Steak House.
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We arose early the next morning to beat (most of) the crowds at Universal Studios.
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We visited Islands of Adventure for the Harry Potter experience.
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The crowds begins to thicken.
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3 happy parkers.
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What's this?
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Interesting warning.
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Photo moment.
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Close up - who's that in the background?
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Hogsworth?
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Absolutely!
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Jurassic lunch.
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Patiently waiting for a ride.
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The Incredible Hulk!
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They're beginning to weary.
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The Cat in the Hat (most lame ride but we couldn't resist).
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The #1 Thing!
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Our Sailor Man - Popeye
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I passed on the drenching.
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The ladies are in there somewhere!
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We returned to the condo for dinner - skyline chili nachos, yum!
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The next day we headed into downtown Disney for...
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... some shopping, and...
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... some posing with friends, and...
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... potential enemies.
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It was a heck of a good visit (although no one bought anything but candy).
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We visited the Kennedy Space Center on the way back to Jacksonville.
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Mercury to Gemeni to Apollo. MUCH more thrust required to break the Earth's gravitational pull.
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The Soyuz Space Capsule - WOW that's small!
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The Gemini Capsule.
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WOW - that's tight!
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Mooners
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Close up Mooners.
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The Apollo Capsule.
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What do you think Anna? Ready for a LONG trip?
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The Rocket Garden.
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OK Pop, it's time to...
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... head for the moon!
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Watch that first step ladies.
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Atlantis enjoyed a building to herself.
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Her tanks are an icon visible for a considerable distance.
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They're MUCH larger in person.
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Now THAT's some thrust!
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Ready for a ride?
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How many miles per gallon?
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We rushed quickly through the orbiter exhibit.
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I'm always surprised how small the shuttle's are.
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Here are a few more photos of Atlantis for your enjoyment.
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Her robot arm, ...
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... cargo bay front, ...
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... cargo bay rear, ...
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... cargo bay door, ...
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... her engines, ...
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... her tiles, ,,,
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... her wing and...
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... her keeper!
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We had a wonderful week.
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I'm looking forward to another adventure soon.