Linda Mac's Orlando Adventures

Today's Theme: Red Rock Welcome

The drive from Montezuma's Castle took about 45 minutes. But time passed quickly because the scenery became increasingly more spectacular as we approached Sedona.

The Amara Resort and Spa drive way. That is our bus pulling away.

Arriving at the Amara Resort and Spa

We arrived at the Amara Resort and Spa, the first of our three hotels, at 5:15 pm. Check-in was a breeze. A table was set up in the lobby and keys when handed out. I went to my room a very short time later and was amazed that my luggage showed up before me. Amara is a small resort with only 100 rooms. Beds were the same or better then the Heavenly Beds that at the Dolphin and Swan Resort at Walt Disney World. And the thickest bath robes were layed out each night on the bed during the turn down service.

Does this look like Snoopy to you?

Our welcome reception began at 6pm with appetizers, followed by an oreintation session at 6:30 pm and dinner at 7pm.
Dinner was a buffet that included salmon, beef tenderloin, au gratin potatoes (Very Yummy), veggies and chocolate bread pudding. The following pictures include a combo of our Welcome Dinner and some breakfast photos. Our breakfast buffets had a great selection of pancakes, french toast, egg florentine, scrambled egges, bacon, sausage, fruit, pasties, yogurt and juice.

Our Dining Room

Buffet Table where enjoyed our Welcome Dinner and both Breakfasts

Welcome Entertainment Group

The Breakfast Gang

View from our Dining Room

WARNING: At the welcome dinner, a local expert showed a few live local "critters". These photos include snakes and spiders. If you want to view the critters, you will need to scroll all the way to the bottom of this page.

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You are almost there!!

Ok, for you brave adventurers, here we are.

Local Expect with a Gopher Snake. These snakes are great for taking care of any gopher problem you may have!

I was fine with the snake till the "expert" put it on the floor and it made a beeline for me. The picture after this one was of the ceiling as I bolted out of my chair. Personally, I am rooting for the gophers.

I know who the "real" adventurers are on this trip. It's George, Ann and Wanda.

The Junior Adventures are even braver than me.