Early. That’s the way we started today. Early on the beach soaking up some sand and sun. Not going to lie, we struggled without air conditioning and open windows at our Air B&B, but the location made up for it.
After I figured out how to use lock boxes (I didn’t know the act of using one could make me sweat as much as my kickboxing class, but I know now) we headed north into Los Angeles. Luckily the traffic wasn’t nearly as bad as I had pictured and we were there in under an hour. This was my first glimpse of downtown LA.
Then we arrived at Universal Studios and the fun began. By fun I mean in line for our first ride, Despicable Me, Seamus declared that his belly hurt. The next thing I knew I was holding puke in my hands. Yep. He threw up almost at the top of the line. So Seamus and I headed to the first aid center and we spent some quality time cooling him down and rehydrating him. The nurses were amazing. Once he was settled down and back on track we headed out to watch Water World. Great show!!! Joe and I were becoming hangry as none of us had eaten yet, but we made a pit stop in Shrek where Seamus threatened to shower us once again, but he made it through. Finally we sat down to eat with the Simpsons. Here are some highlights of the daylight hours.
After dinner we headed back out to see the Lower Lot of the park and check out more rides.
The highlight of the evening was our stop at Olivander’s Wand Shop in Hogsmeade. We made a last show and it was without a doubt, the best decision. The boys were chosen for the wand experience, which meant they went in front of the crowd and the wands chose them. It was the highlight of the trip for sure. Max has a holly wand and Seamus a birch. They both have dragon heart strings from the same dragon as their core and they talked about how it strengthens their bond as brothers. Of course the first wands chosen didn’t work and Max made bells go crazy while Seamus made the lights go beserk. Then the wand master had them switch and all was well. The boys loved every moment and Joe and I both were amazed. Well done Universal. We weren’t allowed pictures or video during but you can see the joy on their faces. As I type they’re smiling in their sleep. And now I join them.
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