"Daisy is a Duck!" -- Day One

[Park Hopper]

The morning is gorgeous, bathed in sunshine and singing birds as I walk to the food court. Joggers run past (with full determination on their faces.) Who jogs on vacation? I guess some do. The music around Ole’ Man Island plays as I near the water mill. I humm along. I purchase two refillable mugs and get two coffees and head back. Sophia is getting ready. I’m in my element. I could do this walk every morning. That picturesque walk along the river becomes something I look forward to as soon as I awaken. (I always encounter joggers and I always attempt a “Hi,” but they’re too engrossed.)

Thank you for writing these reports. Your relationship with your daughter reminds me of the one I have with my sophomore in college. I always enjoy hearing about positive father-daughter relationships, as too often you hear the negative.

And, it is funny - I always thought the same thing about running on a vacation until I started running. Believe me, I completely understand the thinking - why would you have to work out when you are supposed to be relaxing and waking several miles each day anyway? I do run, albeit not anywhere near as intense when I am at Disney. It is quite irrational, but if I don't keep up my running routine or at least get a run or two in a week, I have this fear that it will be easy to lose the habit. Unfortunately, it has happened to me before and with the loss of running comes the loss of my eating self-discipline, etc. - I am just wired wrong, I guess. For others that are training for a race or trying to build distance, they typically do not want to skip runs. However, I would certainly say 'hello" back - unless I had pushed myself to total exhaustion and could not speak (which should never happen and I doubt was the case with the ones you encountered). One of my favorite runs ever was a run at Saratoga Springs on a warm January day. I could run in shorts and a short sleeve shirt, while running back home typically requires several layers in the winter months.

Anyway, your reports have also helped me think about our next trip as you seem to have figured out how to keep the enjoyment level high while navigating the Genie+ and LL systems. I have really enjoyed your posts.

[MrPeetrie]

Thank you. (My daughter is a sophomore, too.)