Vacation days 9 and 10

Day 9
We went to Universal Studios, for our free day.  We packed up out of the vacation condo, and went to Orlando.  We then stayed at EconoLodge there.  We were going to take their shuttle to Universal Studios, but found out there was only one trip going there, and one return trip.  We didn't want to stay there until 6:30, so we drove the minivan.  We were so glad we did! 

Dan, Andrew and Matthew went to the regular Universal Studios.  Rick, Sam and I went to Islands of Adventure.  We enjoyed our day.  We had decided to meet back at a certain spot at 5 PM.  At 4:15, it started to rain--I mean really pour!  Like I said, we were glad we didn't take the motel's shuttle, as we would have been stuck there for over 2 hours in the downpour.  We met back up, and went to eat at Outback Steakhouse.

We went to the motel, and I changed in the bathroom into my jammies.  I came out, and tossed my white skirt on the bathroom counter while I washed my hands.  Then, I looked, and my skirt was crawling with bugs!!  Rick gathered some, and went down to the lobby to try to get us another room.  They said they were full up.  So, we could either leave, and lose our money, or deal with it.  We ended up killing all the bugs, and washing down the walls in the counter area.  We went to sleep.  I did not sleep well, as I kept thinking we had bugs all over.  The next morning, the bathroom counter area was crawling with bugs again.  When we went for breakfast--they said, oh, we are so sorry you had ants in your room.  I told them I know what ants are, and these were NOT ants.  They never offered us a discount. 

Day 10
Off to the airport.  We had 2 trips this day.  Orlando to Dallas, and Dallas to Minneapolis.  I gave Sam and Matthew and myself some dramamine.  I slept on the first trip.  Then, landing in Dallas, we went all over looking for a Taco Bell in the airport.  We never did find one.  But ate at a chicken and biscuit place.  We had a nice second flight.  There were hardly any people on this flight, and Matthew asked them if he could move and get a window seat, and she said yes, once we were in the air.  So, when we were airborne, she went on the loud speaker and said that everyone could move and get whatever seat they wanted.  So, Dan, Andrew and Matthew all got a window seat.  The clouds were beautiful!  We were so far above them, it looked like snow on the ground.  When we landed, it was pretty chilly temps.

Blessings!

Book Review "Critical Condition" by Richard Mabry

I have read all of Richard Mabry's books, and this one did not disappoint!  It was filled with drama, mystery, and suspense. 

The prologue starts off with Dr. Shannon Frasier and her fiance, Todd, walking when Todd is shot.  He dies in her arms, and she holds herself responsible, and vows to work hard to save people's lives. 

Fast forward a few years, when she is having a dinner party, and there is a murder of a stranger on her lawn.  He dies in her arms.  Then the phone calls start, wanting to know what the dying man told her. 

Her sister, who is a recovering alcoholic, asks to move in with her, and Shannon is always wondering if Megan is staying sober.  Then, Shannon's dad is diagnosed with leukemia.  She's not sure she can trust the police on the case.  Who do you turn to in times like these?

I received this book for free from Blogging for Books for this review.  The opinions are all my own.  :)