Disney World an expensive endurance test for the young and their poor parents

Disney world has 4 major theme parks 2 water parks a wilderness park its like a mini city inside Orlando. It has its own monorail, bus routes, hotels, resorts and even its own down town with shops, bars, restaurants, theaters plus Canada's own Cirque du soleil had a show there.





Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom the most visited theme park in the world with a reported 17 plus million visitors in 2009 alone.

The cost of entrance per adult is $88 per park. Lucky we bought tickets from a vender in the motel lobby for 2 theme parks and 1 water park $220 for the two of us. All we had to do was sit through a 2 hour time share presentation but in the end we saved over $200 bucks and the sales only took 45 minutes we made it clear we weren't interested in buying anything.








Disney Epcot, consists of Future World its the big ball behind me at its centre and World showcase which has 11 different countries. All of the countries seem to be staffed with actual people from those countries. Each exhibit have foods and drink, history, culture and architecture from that specific region. For Canada they had strange accent girl from Thunder bay Ontario if I heard correctly. I just hope all the people don't think Canadians speak like her!

sitting in front of the France showcase

Ji, said she felt like she visited the different countries in the World showcase, she's in Morocco

looks like China if not for all the white people and baby stroller parking

Nine days of Orlando Florida is enough for us we spent 1 night camping a Disney's fort wilderness resort at $50 bucks a night but with the weather forecasting rain for the rest of the week decided to spend the last 7 night shacked up in cheap studio 6 motel for $255 usd.







Camping at Disney was first class air conditioned bathrooms all over the resort which they called comfort stations and 2 pools one with a slide pictured behind Ji, more for the kids the other one relaxing and quite we enjoyed them both especially the slide and the hot tubs. Tons of activities to keep kids busy and a outdoor theater with nightly Disney flicks.

Happy to be leaving Disney World and back to on the road next stop New Orleans!

James Island 15 mins from Charlestion is where we camped

James Island county park was our home for 3 days, at $28 a night for a camp site lucky they made a mistake in the billing and only charged us 2 nights. First night we had the hole camp to ourselves felt kinda of scared but lucky the second night a group of boy scouts came in for the weekend to keep us company the last 2 nights.

Would like to thank the boy scout leaders Oscar and Robert locals that live on the Island for their tips on camping and the stories.

you can see the difference in RV's in the park some live in luxury and others modest

local wild life on James Island County Park

Biking around old world charm Charleston South Carolina

Charleston is relaxing old city with lots of old world charm and southern hospitality. Its one of the oldest cities in America and an most important port city 1700's just what I read at visitor centre.




Architecture of these old homes are so inviting with beautiful sitting gardens off to the side


So glad Ji, made me bring the bikes really has made our trip easier.



We are going to Disney World next...

Paradise, but with mosquitoes! On the Outer banks in North Carolina

Just off the coast of Virginia and North Carolina is the Outer Banks. A row of islands connected
by bridges and ferries. We stayed 3 night the first night at someplace we both like to forget and last 2 nights on Ocracoke Island national seashore.

The Island is lined with beautiful white sand beaches and crisp clean ocean water. We camped just off the sand dunes close enough to hear the waves. First night we had clear skies Ji said the night was lit up from all the stars and she tried to wake me up to see but I couldn’t bother.

Now you all know the saying can’t have your pie and eat it? Here on Ocracoke island, the attacking mosquitoes at night and the ever changing weather. When the sun sets here the mosquitoes wake up and they attack like relentless swarming bees. Our neighbor who has been coming here for over 20 years said its the worst hes seen it. Second day the skies were clear enough but as night fall so did the black clouds and lighting and thunder after the rain and wind lucky our tent held up to its first tropical rain storm. Next destination South Carolina.

Americas Capital lots to see and its all free!

After exploring Washington D.C., we quickly realized that the cost of accommodation was out of our budget. So, we decided to camp at Greenbelt Federal Park in Maryland, just a short 20-minute drive away from the city. The streets were easy to navigate, with numbers for north and south and alphabets for east to west, making it a breeze to get around. Despite a few odd homeless individuals, we found the city to be incredibly clean and safe.

One of the highlights of our trip to Washington D.C. was the abundance of free museums and art galleries. We couldn't believe that we could see so many incredible exhibits without having to spend a single penny. However, our experience at the local Walmart and McDonald's left us in awe. The Walmart was enormous, with over 30 cashiers and only one refund clerk. We couldn't even see one end of the store to the other! The downtown McDonald's was equally impressive, with a separate counter larger than most McDonald's dedicated solely to selling and making desserts.

Now, we're off to our next destination: the Outer Banks in North Carolina. We can't wait to see what adventures await us there!

Hicking Hills State Park, long hike with some spectacular views!

"After saying goodbye to Ji's sister, we set off towards Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio. The first half of the drive was enjoyable, but the second half was marred by a massive rainstorm. To make matters worse, when we arrived at the park, there was a blackout, and they charged us $27 for a site that had no electricity.

We attempted to set up a tarp for the first time, but it proved to be a frustrating experience, and we couldn't get it right even after an hour of trying. Eventually, the rain stopped, and we decided to forget about it and explore Old Man's Cave before it got too dark.

Thankfully, the weather cleared up, and the hike was fantastic. The trails were great, and the scenery was breathtaking. However, after three hours of hiking, we realized that we needed to get in better shape if we were going to survive this trip. Our next stop is Washington DC."

Cincinnati Zoo and Newport Aquarium

"We took a day to enjoy some of the tourist attractions in Cincinnati and visited the Cincinnati Zoo, which is ranked in the top 10 in America. It was incredibly hot that day, and even the animals seemed to be feeling the heat. Nevertheless, it was a memorable experience. Later, we crossed over the bridge from Cincinnati and visited the Newport Aquarium. While it was a nice place to spend a few hours, we felt that the admission price was a bit steep. Thankfully, Ji's sister had an annual pass, which we used to sneak in for free."

Near Cincinnati visit with family! now but back on the road soon

"After spending five days on the road, we finally arrived at Ji's sister's home in Newport, Kentucky, which is near Cincinnati, Ohio. It's been great to have a break and enjoy some home comforts, including a delicious home-cooked meal and a comfy bed. We've been exploring the Cincinnati area, doing some shopping and taking in the local sights. Tomorrow, we plan to visit the zoo with Ji's family. After that, we'll be hitting the road again to head to Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio. We're excited to continue our adventure, but also looking forward to taking it easy for a bit."

First day and feel like turning around (if we had a home that is)

"Wow, talk about a wild start to our adventure! On day one, we hit a major bump in the road and almost called it quits. We made a pit stop in Erie, Pennsylvania and decided to sleep on the beach with about a hundred other campers. But here's the kicker - the waves were so darn loud that we could barely get a wink of sleep! And if that wasn't enough, I managed to get something lodged in my foot, and Ji fell off her bike trying to help me. Ouch! Poor Ji got hurt worse than me, which really puts things in perspective. But hey, we're not ones to give up that easily. Here's to hoping that the rest of our trip is smoother sailing. Bring it on, universe - we're ready for whatever you've got!"