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Shrimp, Fantasy Ducks and ...

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As I stated previously, I was mighty hungry so I stopped in at the Carnation Cafe. They were offering a shrimp pasta special so I decided to try it. If you are a foodie like me, this dish won't wow you but it will satisfy. It could have used a bit more flavoring but I guess they have to appeal to the masses and it's probably better to be a bit on the mild side. If there had been a bottle of Siracha on the table, I would have poured it on. I was pleasantly surprised to find SIX shrimp in the dish and they were hefty ones, too! I ate leisurely, all the while grinning like the Cheshire Cat because I was so happy to be at Disneyland. Tummy full, I slowly made my up Main Street. The reflection of all the guests in the window of the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor made me pause...I thought it was kinda neat. I actually stood there for several minutes, taking everything in, not wanting to leave Main Street! Ah, the ducks. Those lucky devils get to live at Disneyland. ...

Breakfast at the Park Part 3

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While all the construction is going on for the Pirate movie premiere, the Mark Twain is hidden away...can you spot her in these pics? None of the watercraft are running - not the canoes, the rafts, the Columbia...just the ducks! Now this was a photo op I could not pass up. Here is a grown man sitting in a stroller, texting! This is a nice balcony over Zocalo that I never noticed before. I decided to wander around Zocalo just because the flowers were so pretty. I love to see this area full of dancers. Apparently right now it's not. Full of dancers, that is. Guess what? Tomorrow we continue with part 4!