I am here on the sofa preparing myself for the onslaught that is writing another post, I'm going to write both Wednesday and Thursday in one as Wednesday was mainly spent at the pool so I feel there isn't enough to say to satisfy one post.
Wednesday 22nd July:
As mentioned before, we spent most of Wednesday morning at the pool. As you can imagine there is little else to say other than that! It was hot and there was cooling water, so we swam in it, we also ate Percy Pigs and Mentos but I don't think that's necessarily a crucial detail of the day. Naturally I also did some sunbathing, I'm desperately trying to get a decent tan before I go home and start sixth form.
After the pool we went to the Mall at Millenia where Debbie works. We call it the 'fancy mall' as we don't usually shop in the likes of Gucci, Prada and Chanel they have there. I'm pretty sure one bag from Prada could easily be worth more than everything I own put together... Instead we went to Forever 21 and hunted around the sale section. I managed to find a really nice bikini top which I bought. Since it's nearing the end of 'summer vacation' over here there are plenty of summer sales going on, which is perfect for the middle of my 'summer vacation'. We mooched around a few other stores, namely Apple and Microsoft, but as much as I'd love to buy a Mac or something as equally beautiful, I certainly don't have the funds for such things.
To top off a very nice, relaxing day we had dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. I'd never eaten there before so that was something new, and no, it's not just cheesecake. I know, you learn something new everyday. I indulged in a massive burger which was really good, cooked to perfection. (Something to note, England, in America they ask you how you'd like your burger cooked...just sayin'...) Of course we couldn't leave the Cheesecake Factory without trying some cheesecakes, it would practically be criminal. We ordered a slice of Lemon Meringue Cheesecake and a slice of Red Velvet Cheesecake, but after such big meals it's not surprising we couldn't manage to finish them; they came home in boxes.
And here endeth Wednesday 22nd July.
Thursday 23rd July:
Thursday 23rd July:
On Thursday morning before Wet'n Wild opened we went to Universal as they're very close together. The thinking was that we would get to Universal just after it opened and do the rides that usually have horrible wait times, then we'd get to Wet'n Wild just as that opened and then be able to do some rides with short queues. At Universal I had never done 'Rip Ride Rockit' as the wait time was always unbearable, so that was on the list. Dad was also yet to try 'Escape from Gringotts' so that was the other must-do ride at that time of the morning. We did Rip Ride Rockit first, if anyone knows of Thorpe Park's 'Stealth', they'll know what I mean when I say Rip Ride Rockit has a bit like Stealth, it goes vertically up. That's the worst part, feeling like if you breathe you might move yourself so much you'll slide out the back of the seat, but the rest is great. There's plenty of loops and rolls to fill my roller coaster appetite.
Between Rip Ride Rockit and Escape from Gringotts we did manage to lose a couple of people who had sneaked off to the Mummy- Naughty! Never fear, we did find them eventually, they're not still there riding the Mummy for eternity. Gringotts was also amazing because it's a really good ride, but also because there was no one else in the Single Rider line. We literally got straight on! At that time in the morning it also meant I was sitting with Meg and Liv was in the row behind us. The plan was definitely a success. We did get some funny looks as we were walking out of the park at about 9:30am.
We headed over to Wet'n Wild, a water park we hadn't been to before. As I said, we arrived nice and early and therefore only had a short wait for the rides. At Wet'n Wild they have plenty of multi-person rides which I love. The first one we went on involved sitting in a big four-person tube (which for the visual people out there is a big, round doughnut). You then go down the wide slide where you spin round and get splashed with plenty of water; it was fun. The best group ride we did was 'Brain Wash', I went with Liv and Dad, again in a four person tube. You go down the 53-foot slide, rushing towards a huge funnel where you then slide up and down the sides of the funnel meaning you go higher and faster. It also means you spin round more and more than likely end up doing a stint backwards. That was definitely my favourite ride we did.
There are way too many rides to describe them all and of course there was the lazy river (where my new bikini (bought the day before...) broke. :( There was a whole host of emotions that came with that little eipsode.).
That evening we had Chipotle for dinner. The best "fast food" place over here. I say "fast food" like that because it isn't the traditional unhealthy, greasy, fried to within a inch of it's life food. It's Mexican. I always order a bowl with white rice, black beans, steak, mild salsa, sweetcorn, cheese and lettuce. It's delicious and something like $8.00 for the bowl which I always have to eat in two sittings (unless Liv gets to it first and polishes mine off..!).
After Chipotle we watched Sharknado 3. What can I say about that?! It was so much better than the second one. It was set at Universal Studios!! That was crazy since we were there that morning and is a place I know really well, it's very rare a place you've actually been to is the setting for a film, so that was cool. It was also made better by the return of Nova, the use of Reagan's SDI plans and at the end of the film it said we can vote as to whether April lives or dies (DIES!). Again, I'm sorry for the inclusion of this because I'm pretty sure not many of you will have seen the Sharknado films, but my friends and I think they're great. It was a good end to a VERY busy day! I definitely slept like a baby that night.
"Today" the Big Wide World has taught me: Okay, this one is far fetched, but go with it..! Have faith things can get better, even if you expect them to be shockingly awful. I'm taking this from my Sharknado 3 viewing, I can't say I had very high expectations after the second one, but number 3 definitely surpassed my expectations and I was pleasantly surprised. Basically, don't write things or people off because of past experiences. Things can get better.
Thanks for reading, I hope you're enjoying your summer holiday as much as I am,
L
xxx
P.S Sorry for the lack of photos on this post, but water parks and photo-taking devices don't make a very good mix!
Between Rip Ride Rockit and Escape from Gringotts we did manage to lose a couple of people who had sneaked off to the Mummy- Naughty! Never fear, we did find them eventually, they're not still there riding the Mummy for eternity. Gringotts was also amazing because it's a really good ride, but also because there was no one else in the Single Rider line. We literally got straight on! At that time in the morning it also meant I was sitting with Meg and Liv was in the row behind us. The plan was definitely a success. We did get some funny looks as we were walking out of the park at about 9:30am.
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| Gringotts Bank |
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| At Wet'n Wild |
That evening we had Chipotle for dinner. The best "fast food" place over here. I say "fast food" like that because it isn't the traditional unhealthy, greasy, fried to within a inch of it's life food. It's Mexican. I always order a bowl with white rice, black beans, steak, mild salsa, sweetcorn, cheese and lettuce. It's delicious and something like $8.00 for the bowl which I always have to eat in two sittings (unless Liv gets to it first and polishes mine off..!).
After Chipotle we watched Sharknado 3. What can I say about that?! It was so much better than the second one. It was set at Universal Studios!! That was crazy since we were there that morning and is a place I know really well, it's very rare a place you've actually been to is the setting for a film, so that was cool. It was also made better by the return of Nova, the use of Reagan's SDI plans and at the end of the film it said we can vote as to whether April lives or dies (DIES!). Again, I'm sorry for the inclusion of this because I'm pretty sure not many of you will have seen the Sharknado films, but my friends and I think they're great. It was a good end to a VERY busy day! I definitely slept like a baby that night.
"Today" the Big Wide World has taught me: Okay, this one is far fetched, but go with it..! Have faith things can get better, even if you expect them to be shockingly awful. I'm taking this from my Sharknado 3 viewing, I can't say I had very high expectations after the second one, but number 3 definitely surpassed my expectations and I was pleasantly surprised. Basically, don't write things or people off because of past experiences. Things can get better.
Thanks for reading, I hope you're enjoying your summer holiday as much as I am,
L
xxx
P.S Sorry for the lack of photos on this post, but water parks and photo-taking devices don't make a very good mix!
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