Stalzer/Obele Family Blog

After a hearty breakfast we set off to Seaworld.

The weather was perfect – there was no cloud in the sky.

We learned about manatees, observed crocodiles, and watched some shows.

The most impressive show was “Believe”, the orca show.

Well, we were not alone. The show is amazing. Its choreography is simply breath-taking.

Seven huge killer whale who are world class performers.

After the show we saw strange looking leafy seahorses, sharks, penguins, and many more.

Then we had to go to “Kraken”. This is the second-tallest roller coaster in Florida. It has floorless seats, inversions and moments of weightlessness. Three time during the ride one is underground.

Felix and Max watch awestruck how their aunt went to go on the ride. While we waited they wondered if they would go on the ride once they fulfilled height requirements. So when Gabi came ba
ck in one piece and said it was great Felix and Max both decided that they would do it as soon as they had t
he correct height.

After that we came by the “Journey to Atlantis”. This is a water ride with a nearly 60 feet plunge. Felix, Max, Thomas and Gabi decided to go on this ride. I still remembered the soaking from last year so I decided not to go.

Max and Gabi were OK, but Thomas and Felix got completely wet trousers.

At home the boys told us several times how deep the plunge was. It was a fun day and we had seen a lot.

As Thomas wrote earlier we had a super nice flight. The boys were – as usual – super good on that long, long flight and we cleared customs in record time. A very big THANKS to Felix and Max – we are really proud of them.

Max was great when the immigration officer asked him how Max knew that is was his picture on his passport. Max thought about it and then said: “This is really easy – I am the only one with glasses, so it must be me”. If Barbra – the school bear – would have had a passport, the immigration officer would have given her a stamp as well. We have to ask the school, if they could provide something like a passport.

Then we cleared customs and went on to get our car. This time we have a really nice SUV. At first, Felix was a bit sad because the car had “only” five seats, but after Thomas demonstrated the acceleration Felix was all for it.

Roger & Kati und Gabi also got an SUV. We first decided that they would drive directly to the villa while we went shopping but as we still had lots of time before the stores closed we went to the house first.

It felt like “coming home” to us. As soon as we stopped the car in the driveway the boys woke up. It only took them a couple of seconds before the were wide awake again and very, very excited to get into the house.

Susan and Alan’s villa is super. Since last year a lot has changed.

There was also a wonderful Valentine’s Welcome Package for us that had all the essential things we needed.

Alan told Thomas already that there is a brand new high definition TV – this has super quality. Outside there is a new table and new chairs and many, many more new things.

While I started unpacking the boys ran through all rooms and were very impatiently awaiting the arrival of their grandparents and Gabi. Thank goodness they arrived really soon. It did not take long after the boys showed the whole beautiful house to Roger & Kati and Gabi that the first air hockey and kicker matches took place.

Thomas and I went shopping so we did not have to go in the morning. When we returned the Felix and Max beat Gabi and Kati in kickers. We had brought some blue corn chips and hot salsa as well as some bear and everybody loved it.

At around 11 pm Felix and Max went to bed and by the time their head touched the pillow they were sound asleep. The rest of the family stayed up a little longer and when we all finally went to bed we were also asleep within seconds.

It feels great to be back here… and to have the whole family together with us.