I look at that title – ‘back in the road’ and wonder how often I am going to be writing that over the next few months.
But first: YES we are back on the road in a few hours – driving to DisneyWorld in Anaheim, CA. And Yes. This is probably the least sustainable location in the world, ever. Somewhere I swore I would never visit, because it is everything I am not; but my son asked and Mama answered. Again with the Yes.
Yes opens up all kind of possibilities for us. Whereas No is a full and complete sentence. And I like the word No. But Yes, always has a follow up question. Because with a Yes: We open a door.
So away we go.
The artwork was all over the dining table when I arrived. And – of course- it is still there but look at all that plastic!
The plane take off in last nights TKG Take 10 is one of my favorite travel vids. I definitely struggled with finding you something for this evening. Still not totally happy with it but it does express suburbia perfectly I think.
And I have given myself permission not to get it right every damn time. You and I don’t have to be perfect.
Next weeks will be so much more fun.
Anyway! I have to get these kids packed!
Talk soon
C
The Kitchen's Garden 
26 responses to “Back on the road – To Disney (sigh)”
The artwork looks more exciting than Disney! 😉
Isn’t the table amazing. My son was complaining that he could not get them to put away one thing. Not one! I laughed.
It looks fantaastic – they’ll be going to Art School!
Such a different life than the world of the farm and basic simplicity. I’m sure it must feel like another shock is waiting around every corner. I hope you have survived Disney as you read this…
We are driving there today. It is a four hour drive on a good day but I think it will take us six with stops. And traffic.
Oh my…well still, best of luck. Perhaps picture Tima going from vendor to vendor and being impatient in food lines. It may help ground you to what really matters- fun with the family.
Try not to be too judgey at Disneyland, Ms. Celi. It has its own type of charm, and people love some spectacle now and then…even if it is exhausting. 💕
You are absolutely right.
Have fun with the kids I loved Walt Disney show weekly as a kid never been inside either spot in the US.
We used to watch Disneyland every Sunday when we were kids too. One movie a week! On the television so everyone at school had watched the same movie: unless, we were really bad and weren’t allowed to watch, which was a common parental punishment.’
True! I think it was a night we all watched as a family and so many of those movies I remember fondly today.
In fact, Disneyland has made some efforts and achieved huge reductions in waste, water and greenhouse gas emissions. I’m no fan of the place but have followed their progress for several years. The!y’re not good by a long shot but they’re ‘less bad.’ I look forward to your first hand account, if you have the energy
Yes! I will have the energy! The water in and water out are great advances. These multi billionaire companies are in a position to make real changes and I am enjoying the research so far.
You could not drag me kicking and screaming… I admire your fortitude. I hope you survive both drives and the visit.
I know. Right? But son asked and Mama answered. As the guy says: ‘ya gotta do what ya gotta do’ 🤭😂
I’m not a fan of Disneyland either; I have vertigo and motion sickness so rides are out. I’m not a fan of crowds either which makes me sound like a real party pooper. I hope the visit turns out better than you expect!
I hear you sister! But you are right! I am sure to find something to amuse me!
Way back in ’70s when DisneyWorld came to Florida where we were living & the 2nd or 3rd grade friends of my son were talking of nothing else, I had already resolved we were never ever going there. My in-laws & son’s grandparents lived in Winter Park, very close by to the Magic Kingdom & insisted we should come up very soon. Well, Ha-Ha! as we all must sometime, it was hardly anytime before I had to be Flexible. But being a life long literary type, I claimed dibs on the itinerary & here’s what we saw on our one & only ever visit:
The Swiss Family Robinson’s Tree House, Tom Sawyer’s cave, Captain Nemo’s submarine ride. It was fun & memorable & son Philip loved all of them. We also took the Jungle boat ride. And I’m hazy all these years later on whether my husband took him on a rollercoaster. The whole family enjoyed the day & I felt ok with it & never heard anymore about going again. My husband & son took the train a time or two together up to Winter Park & who knows what they got up to without Mom?
Just have a wonderful time, & remember: flex, fun & happiness for great memories.
Flexible is my middle name!! And I loved this description of your visit. Like many others I am going for the kids. I am wearing comfy shoes and expect to have a drink at lunchtime!! I will have the best time recording the goings on!
I felt the same about Disney but I visited in 2000, had a fabulous day and didn’t want to leave. My favourite part was indulging my innerchild a ride on the teacups which featured in the TV show way back in the day. The whole thing is very much an exercise in escapism.
Dale – methinks it is a lot more than that! What about rides like ‘It’s a small world after all’ to make children (and us) think about all races and creeds being equal? – I saw that first at the New York World Fair in the 60s and thought it enchanting!! Every step in Disneyland and all its counterparts around the world teaches good over bad and fair over unfair after all . . . and there surely is nothing wrong about innocent escapism over much of the ugliness the younger generation is subjected to these days . . . best . . .
I love Disney but I get what you’re saying about it not being sustainable. I hope you enjoy yourself just a little bit!
You can drink at Disneyland? Well that might make things a little more tolerable! (Huge smiley face( :))
who is paying for your trip? you need help with the fee for internet but go on trips like u do. wow. wish i could afford it. its hard times now. hagd
While I’m not a fan of crowds either, when I’m put in an inescapable position I look at it as an opportunity to people watch. It’s amazing, sometimes downright astonishing the variety of people out there. I’m reminded of my 90 year old grandpa going along to the shopping mall and sitting comfy watching people go by. On the way home he’d regale us with descriptions of ladies who surely can’t be comfortable or think they look good in whatever it was they were wearing. He was a hoot.
I am afraid I fully disagree with you about Disneyland. It is a magical place for ‘kids’ of all places – I first had the opportunity to visit well over 50 years ago and my children and theirs visit whenever they can. Tokyo and Paris are probably the most charming!! As amongst many other goods we manufactured all of the extruded Disney toys in Australia I had the immense good fortune to be entertained by the late Walt Disney many times ere he died – you could not have found a greater gentleman with such a wondrous imagination for healthy minds for the future generations. Where is your sense of magic, of imagination . . . ?