What a fun morning. Seriously though, Katie does California Screamin' but won't do the swinging gondolas? Oh my, how I love those. They are so much fun! I laugh and laugh... and Blanche nearly got sick, which made the right even better for me.
Are churros good? I have had one, but it seemed stale (at Universal Studios Orlando). I think I would like it if it were fresh! Hahahaha
Great shots as usual.
And I think you are extremely brilliant waiting with your T4i and that great 2.8 lens before deciding what to do. I usually sell mine to help offset the cost of the new camera, but I haven't gone full frame yet, so I don't need to get rid of that great lens. It is a wonderful lens.
I will be forever grateful to you for introducing me to it!
Well, in all fairness, I do California Screamin and also won't do the swinging gondolas.
It was just a momentary lapse when I asked her to consider it this time. I'll keep your comments in mind when we go back though. Maybe I'll have a momentary lapse again.
The churros are SO much better in California! Really. We haven't had one at US but have had them at WDW. And for some reason they just aren't as good there. I think it's because they sell so many more at DLR that they are constantly fresh. We're seriously addicted and need a "churro budget" on every trip it seems.
Thanks for the kind words on the shots. The Paradise Pier area really has grown on me. It's not so much about the rides (well, except CS!) but about the lovely views to photograph FROM the rides.
I sold one of my lenses when I got the new camera. And I'll probably sell some others. But I do see holding off on that 2.8 lens until the bitter end. I'm so glad you love yours too.
Great update. Love the morning pictures around DCA.
My family love the swinging gondolas....and I think we are in the minority.
Katie couldn't tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas? Lucky girl!
And I would hang on to that f/2.8 lens if you can. If you've kept the T2i, you will want that lens to shoot with.
OK, I hear you. One more vote for the swinging gondolas. Not sure if I can talk Katie into it, but I will try.
Katie changed her mind about what she wanted for Christmas about a million times last year. It's really exhausting. I told her I wasn't even shopping until 2 weeks before. And I still ended up returning something.
. We're working on that......
I think they might have to pry that lens out of my cold dead hands..............
I will say this though. The trip was sort of like boot camp for my new camera. I got to know it and the new lenses very well, very quickly. And there was a clear winner.
Very nice morning at DCA with all the different activities that you and Katie did.
Great pictures of you and Katie especially with Santa.
You were brave to ride the swinging-gondolas since I don't like swinging-gondolas. You can ask PiO about that.
Thanks Bret. Visiting Santa at Disney is sort of like visiting a character at Disney for us now. Sigh. But I love that Katie still wants to do it. And the photos will get a nice spot in my scrapbook.
Looks like I need an update from PiO about you and the swinging gondolas........ FWIW, I didn't actually ride. I just THOUGHT about riding, but couldn't take Katie into it.
Hi!
I really am enjoying your trip report! I think a DL trip is on its way for us after I show my DH these photos! I can't wait to read more and see more photos and tips from the parks.
Thanks PrincessPaczki! And
I hope my photos will help convince your DH to head for DLR!