A week to share with a special visitor!

No bike ride this week! Our few remaining members were either working or didn't want to ride so we took a day off. This is also the week that our Greatneice, Ashley visited with us. Ashley is Bill and Angela's Granddaughter. Ashley flew in from Azuza Pacific University in California to be with us for this week. Just before Ashley arrived, another Greatneice, Sara, was competing in a chorus group in the area. Sara is also Bill and Angela's Granddaughter. We caught up with Sara during a visit to Downtown Disney.

Even though it was a brief visit, it was wonderful getting to see Sara. She looks terrific and a lot taller than when Pat and I last saw her! Later that evening, Bill and Angela got to watch Sara and her chorus sing in their competition.

So far the week is blistering by. Each day (as you'll see) we did a bunch of things and Ashley also got to sleep-in (typical college kid)! Fear not, we weren't going to let late morning risers put a crimp in our plans.

Ashley arrived just after eleven at night and seeing she was on CA time, a 1:00am stop at Denny's was no problem. Angela and Bill, Buzz and Darlene, Ashley and Pat and I (the only ones in Denny's) had a "meet and greet" in the wee hours of the morning.

The next day Ashley, who wanted so badly to be in a warmer climate, got her wish. Temps got into the 90's most days. Sun Bloc became part of the morning ritual. Off we went....

First, Disney's Animal Kingdom...

"Festival of the Lion King" was first!

We just had to have a close-up of Ashley with "De Vine!"

We had to see how the animals spend their time at the "Kingdom!"

Then we headed out for a Safari.

They too seemed to be in a kinda "kicked back" mood.

As you might expect, the animals were taking it easy in the heat of the afternoon. However, we did get to see quite a variety of them.

Then it was off to EPCOT...

Ashley offered to assist Darlene as we toured some of the attractions.

A kid at heart, Ashley couldn't resist the water fountains or a chance to "hang" with some of her Disney friends...

Or act silly (at Darlene's expense)!

We all got to see Juice Newton. (Although, Ms. Newton didn't do much for Ashley!)

However, Ashley did like...

"Off Kilter"

and

"The British Invasion!"

The next day, Disney's Hollywood Studios...

first off we took in the Indiana Jones Stunt Show and waited for the Pixar Pals Parade where she got to "meet n greet" "Al" from "UP!"

Then an art class where we all got to draw Eeyore.

Ashley opted for the "Beauty and The Beast" Show over Lights, Motors, Action.

While watching the show, Ashley began to fidget in  her chair. All of a sudden she burst toward the stage! She couldn't contain herself and just had to be a part of the show. She began dancing along with the performers....

Her style was somewhat unorthodox to say the least. However, she had a great time... plus we all had to depart in a hurry!

Next, some fun with "Mulch, Sweat and Shears!"

The band has a great deal of fun, most of it at the expense of the audience. As you can see here they really get the guests to take part in the show.

Above, the band Manager, Morris tried in vain to enlist Ashley to the "stage!" That didn't happen!

We moved on. Ashley got to "High four" one of the Disney Characters.

Take time for a few photo ops...

... and head out.

Next up, DownTown Disney.

We had all we could do to get her off the bike!

That is, until we noticed the new Legos displays in front of the newly refurbished Lego store.

Of course, between all of these "adventures" we hit our favorite lunch spots!

Our time with Ashley is flying. We're saving the best for last; the Magic Kingdom and Cirque du Soleil. All that on Friday! Yikes!