Thursday morning started out early and murky. Ken was determined to ride the 4 main coasters at Busch Gardens so we were on the road by 8:30 to get ahead of any lines. The day was a bit over cast and the drive into Tampa was very foggy! Getting an early start turned out to be a very good idea. We got there in time to drive straight in to the parking lot and get on a tram without any waiting! For the first time in many days I actually felt a little chilly and wished I had a sweater. Happily that feeling did not last long. The sun burned off all the clouds and fog and the day warmed up beautifully.
Today was really a day for Ken and Will. Nate and I were feeling a little under the weather and neither of really love roller coasters. After Monday, Will is a huge fan, just like his Dad. Ken immediately jumped on the first big coaster, an old fashioned wooded one. There were no lines so he was on and off in under 10 minutes. I could tell as he walked towards us that the ride had not been what he had hoped for. We headed deeper into the park. I took the boys to Sesame Street World while Ken went to ride Sheekra, the giant dive coaster. Will and Nate had a great time ridding flying hippos, water logs and playing in the huge tree house. I happily drank in the sun as I played spectator. When Ken rejoined us this time he was looking much more satisfied, he finally found his thrill!
We all continued on to the places we didn't get to on Monday. With each step it became more clear that we were not going to get a whole day out of Nate, he was not unhappy but each step was loosing steam. We rode the Congo River Rapids (Ken and Will got soaked) then Ken went to ride his third coaster of the day. The boys and I found a good spot in the sun to dry out and have a snack. When Ken rejoined us we headed for the Rhino Rally, this is a cool ride that takes you out onto the plains to see the Rhinos, zebras and other various wild life up close.
At this point it was clear that Nate was done for the day. Will and Ken took a few minutes to ride The Scorpion, this was the event Will had been waiting for all day. It seems that the cautious one is actually the biggest thrill seeker. He did not stop talking about this coaster for the rest of the day and he can't wait to be tall enough to go on them all!
We then headed for the entrance. Nate had been waiting all day to get his promised souvenir, a stuffy Tiger. He had been talking about this all day and he was thrilled when it was finally his. Will choose a Cheetah to remind him of his first roller coaster. They both clutched them tightly and we hopped on another tram back to the parking lot. On the way home they boys relived the day through their new stuffies until Nate fell asleep.
This time it was my turn to stay back and nap with Nate, we were both out cold until supper. It is hard to believe how quickly the days here are slipping through our fingers. I have loved every second of this week and watching Will and Nate play in the sun. Ken and I are relaxing, there's actually space between our ear lobes and shoulders! Tomorrow will be bitter sweet, it is a day that I planned and have been looking forward to all week but I am not excited that it is our last day before the long journey home.
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