Expedition Everest Challenge

I have not updated this blog in quite awhile. I think the reason is that I have not really come up with what I want to talk about. I will have to work on this more now though. Especially now, that I have doubled my readership. You know when you double your readers from 2 to 4 that is like a big deal. Kind of like being Robot Chicken on cartoon Network.

I think shorter updates are the better way to go.

This past weekend, Alex and I went to Walt Disney. We stayed at Pop Century. It was a decent hotel with nice amenities but definitely a step below the Polynesian. Thankfully, we will be at the Boardwalk Inn in 2 weeks.

On Saturday night was the Expedition Everest Challenge. It was quite an event. We started at 7:35 and ran a 5k. After finishing the 5k, we did four obstacles. They were four marine hurdles, a cargo net climb, a balance beam, and a cargo net crawl. After we completed those obstacles, we then had four clues on our scavenger hunt. We were about 2 clues into the event, and the heavens opened up. So we had to finish the challenge in the pouring rain. I later found out that he officials closed the course prior to everyone finishing due to lightning. I hope everyone at least got his or her medal. They are outstanding.

Most of the after party was closed down due to weather, so Alex and I left the Animal Kingdom. For the first time in my life, I did not know where I parked. Not like I forgot which row, but I didn’t even know which parking lot. I was so excited about the race, I completely forgot to look. So for 20 minutes, Alex and I had to walk up and down rows in the rain looking for our car. For the record, there were three other Prius’ in the parking lot. Oh ,well it was a fun event, and I will probably try and do it again next year. Although it will be in June.

On another note, I saw Lori Burke from http://www.wewantstheredhead.blogspot.com while we were competing. I met her the day prior at the Food and Wine Festival. You should check out her blog. It is fantastic. Even if she thinks it not all that great.