Thursday, June 10, 2010

A time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...

This past weekend Manager/spouse and I went to Orlando for childrens writers workshop- the SCBWI Florida Mid-Year Workshop. The workshop was held in Disney. It was an illuminating and productive time. I am looking forward to the next workshop.
We were given ham sandwiches for lunch. I had forgotten to get mine and I hope they will bring it for the next event.

Since Manager/spouse and I were already standing in Disney...why not have a look at the tremendous Star Wars party there? So we did. It was a great opportunity to get some pictures with a few of my favorite characters.

Here I am standing with my favorite- a stormtrooper. The costume was amazing as you can see.




Having my picture standing next to a Gamorrhean Guard was something I wouldn't believe as a kid. Now I have proof.



There Jawas everywhere. They were adorable. I had to have my picture standing next to one of these little buggers.



But, for me the best part of my weekend was finding the tiny, hidden Mexican taco stand. A place so remote and hidden that when I walk in...the locals question Manager/spouse cautiously- "who's the gringo?"
There is nothing like the authentic food and eating the way the indigenous folk do.
Manager/spouse and I are the real Anthony Bourdains and Andrew Zimmermans when it comes to traveling to find the good, authentic food and talking with people.

Tongue and pork tacos...brillant!



k

7 comments:

  1. SQUEE! I wish I could have my picture taken with a guard!!! *whine, whine, whine* I remember being more excited about seeing the Star Wars exhibit at the Nat. Air and Space Museum for my eighth grade trip more than anything else. Ah! The innocence.

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  2. Wow! GReat pics! I love that Jawas wear black Reeboks.
    Tongue tacos??? gag! My mom used to cook tongue when I was a kid, no amount of gravy or sauce will make it appealing!

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  3. Your foreshortened, khaki clad legs and sneakers are ultra-sexy, K; who knew such gorgeousness existed?!

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  4. Tongue of what? actually I don't want to know :)
    Thought I'd drop by to say howaya chappynoodle.

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  5. Woow that looks so much fun... I want to get out and join the costume party...

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  6. Haha :) Cool pictures :) And you are lucky to be able to take such photographs. I am a fan of StarWars and I wish I was in your shoes :)

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