FLORIDA

BONNET CREEK RESORT

We decided to take our chances with COVID when things were slowing down. Orlando area was really careful as there is a lot of money to made in entertainment. Even though things were kept really sanitized, we felt like we had OCD with all the hand washing and distancing.

Don't think there are alligators. View from our room.

Nice path around the small lake. Very nice put put golf.

HARRY POTTER LAND AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

We got a great deal: Buy 2 days entry and get 2 more days free.

They did a fantastic job recreating Harry Potter, interactive and store fronts are awesome.

The snowy streets of Hogsmead and dragon in Diagon Alley

Empty street in Diagon alley. Many people were dressed up like magicians

You can purchase a fifty dollar interactive wand. Stand on the medallion and follow instructions. If you do it right, objects in the window will activate.

AVATAR IN ANIMAL KINGDOM AT DISNEY WORLD

The only park we visited was Animal Kingdom. You have to get reservations way ahead of time. They only let a certain amount of people inside. The park was practically empty. Everyone was at Avatar.

They did a fantastic job with fantasy props. We didn't go on the ride, the line was over a mile long.

HARRY LEU BOTANICAL GARDENS

The gardens are on a 60 acre old plantation. There are thousands of tropical and exotic plants.

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FAIRY DOOR TREASURE HUNT

    Small collection of the 20 doors

 I decided to make a few fairy doors for our garden.

 

SMOKE FROM FOREST FIRES

 CONTRASTING VIEWS

Here is the view of Mt Rainier from our house. Forest fires have been so bad that they

obscure our view. Hopefully we get some rain to wash away the smoke.

FOREST FIRES

ELHI HILL FOREST FIRE 9/9/2020

A fire broke out near the winery on Elhi hill. With a strong N wind, it quickly spread

up the hill and toward Bonney Lake. Firemen expertly kept it from spreading past

Sky Island Drive. Bonney Lake dodged a bullet this time. Many houses could have burned.

 

ZOOM TOASTMASTERS

ZOOMING 

Since the Governor shut down all gatherings, our Toastmasters Groups reverted to online meetings. It was a challenging change but we've learned new presentation skills.

Sumner Lifelong Learners

Puyallup Valley Voices

Even training and speech contests were online.

I also achieved my 3rd Distinguished Toastmasters Medal

SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL

SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL

Maris Farms started a new event this year, the Sunflower Festival. They planted 2 acres of

sunflowers. People could pick and purchase bundles of flowers. 

Maris Farm with Mt. Rainier in distance.

Teddy Bear                             Triple cluster

Cool Joe                                   Huggy Sunflower