Our last day at Atlantis. I scheduled our flight for the evening so we could spend the entire day at the resort. They have it set up so you can check out of your room, but still have access to the park and lounge with food, including lockers, shower facilities and wifi. As practiced guests, we love this system. We wake up, get dressed and check out before breakfast and don’t have to worry about travel details for the rest of the day.
This year has been really fun with Camille able to run all over the kid area and ride all the slides. When I was tired of following behind we came up with a system where she would ride 3 slides and then check in with me at the chair, then repeat. It’s all within view of front row seat at the lagoon, but the maze of ropes, kids, ladders and tubes means that I can’t always see where she is so she resets my “safety meter” every time she comes into view.
Her brothers were also a huge help and were good sports about running around the kid area with her. At one point I was able to leave Camille there with friends and their kids and go ride a few rides with Calvin. It’s strange to have your baby start looking out for you — carrying the double tube, telling me which line to be in (since he had ridden them all the day before), and leading the way. And debating which of us is heavier and gets to sit in the back. (We’re about the same . . . for another week).
Ready for more rapids
heading down backwards!
At the end of the afternoon we headed back to the lounge to eat, shower, and change before heading to the airport. We had some time to spare so Caleb, Camille, and I visited the aquarium one more time.
Goodbye, giant fish!
We could have watched these beautiful fish for a few hours
One of my favorite photos from this weekend. She’s spent.
My first international trip with the kids. Success!