Exploring Chester, West Virginia

We have never been to the city part of Chester so we decided to explore a little today. After my husband singed in for a job he is applying for in Laughlin China and Co. in Newell, we proceeded to Chester.  

We were not able to  stop by  at the "world's largest teapot" but I  got a quick snapshot of it.

We spotted this Veteran's Memorial Park  so we  parked and  stayed a while there.

It was a very nice  little place showcasing the  fallen heroes.

At the back of the park, there  is a small  creek which my Burritos really liked.

Those granite  squares laid out has the names of those who were in the service.  This particular block  caught our attention, the Cline Brothers.  There were five of them who  fought in WW2 and Korean War.  IT must have been a worrisome years for their parents to have five  of them signed up in the service.

Mr. Burrito is not really interested in having his picture taken, he was more interested in   exploring the place hehehe.

One thing that I noticed in Chester is the cleanliness, they keep their  surroundings very clean..

Ain't it Funny

Aside from Celine Dion, J.Lo is also  one of my favorite artists.  Ain't it funny is one of her music videos that I like.  The lyrics remind me of someone I knew then.  You may play and sing to it, the lyrics is below the video.

Estoy
Loca
Enamorada
De ti

It seemed to be like the perfect thing for you and me
It's so ironic you're what I had pictured you to be
But there are facts in our lives
We can never change
Just tell me that you understand and feel the same
This perfect romance that I've created in my mind
I'd live a thousand lives
Each one with you right by my side
But yet we find ourselves in a less than perfect circumstance
And so it seems like we'll never have the chance
Ain't it funny how some feelings you just can't deny
And you can't move on even though you try
Ain't it strange when you're feeling things you shouldn't feel
Oh, I wish this could be real

Ain't it funny how a moment could just change your life
And you don't wanna face what's wrong or right
Ain't it strange how fate can play a part
In the story of your heart

Sometimes I think that a true love can never be
I just believe that somehow it wasn't meant for me
Life can be cruel in a way that I can't explain
And I don't think that I could face it all again
I barely know you but somehow I know what you're about
A deeper love I've found in you
And I no longer doubt
You've touched my heart and it altered every plan I've made
And now I feel that I don't have to be afraid

Ain't it funny how some feelings you just can't deny
And you can't move on even though you try
Ain't it strange when you're feeling things you shouldn't feel
Oh, I wish this could be real
Ain't it funny how a moment could just change your life
And you don't wanna face what's wrong or right
Ain't it strange how fate can play a part
In the story of your heart

I locked away my heart
But you just set it free
Emotions I felt
Held me back from what my life should be
I pushed you far away
And yet you stayed with me
I guess this means
That you and me were meant to be....

Cosmic Chaos

During our visit to Kennywood Park, there are rides that we checked out but did not tried because the Burritos did not qualify for the height requirements.  

Upon arrival at the  parking lot, you will see this chairlifts which reminds me of the movie Frozen.  I don't think this one still operates as we did not see anyone  riding in it.

We  fall on line on this bumper car attraction, only to realized that our Burritos are not tall enough.  arrgghhh.  There were so many people  falling in line so we couldn't read the instruction at the gate.

Another ride that the kids aren't qualified is the Cosmic Chaos.

I am guessing that this place is where you can get some refreshment like ice cream and other drinks.

Buddha Bless You

No, I am not a Buddhist, I am not even sure if these statues are Buddha hehehe.  I just remember the "Buddha Bless you" phrase that a former colleague that I knew of  sees a buddha statue.  These photos were taken in Orlando Florida during our vacation last year.   The statue is so  big compared to Mr. Burrito.

My family and our family friend went to this Chinese restaurant.  This was my first time eating at a restaurant where there is a mandatory 15% gratuity fee hehehe.

Oh well, that's the price you pay when you go for vacation.

Anyhow, this  banana  display is cute.  I also love the lobster holding the wine glass and carrying  the  bottle of wine on his back.

What do you think about  the mandatory gratuity fee?  Is it fair to the costumer?  Won't tip should be given  voluntarily?

Kali River Rapids Expedition

 One of the Animal Kingdom's attraction that we went to is the Kali River Rapids.  To get in, you have to fall in line (it's long as usual.)   Waiting in line is  hard especially if you have kids but at the end of  the line, there is this ancient Southeast Asian temple where there are  neat and interesting displays that entertained us while we waited for our turn..

At least, you will be entertained looking at these displays before you can ride the white raft.  

 Good thing, we spent our Disney vacation with our family friend, the Dias family from Texas.  Our Burritos got to  play with their  friend Akesha.  Happy happy birthday dear Akesh, we  wish you  a healthy and  happy life.  We miss and love you!

  "Kali River Rapids flows through a dense rain forest and past waterfalls, temple ruins, and bamboo thickets, emerging into a cleared area where greedy loggers have ravaged the forest, and finally drifting back under the tropical canopy as the river cycles back to Anandapur. Along the way, your raft runs a gauntlet of raging cataracts, logjams, and other dangers."  source:touringplans.com

 The line was so long but the  ride itself only takes 3 to 4 minutes which  is not enough to compensate the time you've waited in line.  I was glad that we  did it in the afternoon when the weather was so hot because when we got wet, we felt a little refreshed.  The ride  did not have a tour guide,  so navigation was fully  depend on the twist and turn that the raft will bump into.  We designated our son as the captain of our  raft that day lol.

We all got wet but with smiles in our faces.  It was a fun and exciting adventure that was full of twist and turns  in a rapid river.