Epcot Center -- Discovering the "Small" World in One Day

     I want to run the Disney Marathon -- the fun-filled race that takes a wacky runner through all four of Disney theme parks seeking jolly moments and earning the celebrated prize of a Mickey Medal personally around your neck.  If you run both the Half and the Full on back-to-back days, you get rewarded a venerable Goofy Medal.

     Well, today, I felt we came pretty close -- visiting three theme parks: Animal Kingdom in the morning and through the midday, Hollywood Studios in the afternoon and Epcot in the late afternoon and evening.

    Not to mention, that just last week, three new found friends and I covered 27 embassies in a span of six hours.  But today, I had Colin, and if it wasn't for the fact that we were in Disney, he would be in Pixar fits and starts.

Oh Canada -- what a wonderful 360 show that provided a close-up view of a beautiful, rugged country -- our first stop on our run across the world.

Japan Pavillion -- Experiencing the country of my Mother -- the bright red toril gate, unmistakably ushers us into the land of samurai warriors and beautiful gardening

Picking Pearls in Japan and entertaining some guests.

Oktoberfest in Germany -- taking a much needed break.

Colin and I loved the authentic buffet at the Biergarten with the nice setting of a medieval Bavarian village.  Inside we saw balconies with flower boxes and stars in the night sky -- our hostess was this pretty half German/half Japanese from Stuttgart.

Resting in front of King Neptune in Venice. Complementing the statue are a bell tower, Venetian bridges, gondolas and beautiful Italian promenades

Amazing Chinese Acrobats

Admiring water lillies in China -- just enjoyed a show that took us the farthest and rarest corners of the Far East

Taking a music break: The British Invasion" -- Beatles tribute band was simply awesome "She Loves You", UK Pavillion

Springtime in Paris and people from all over enjoying the glittering streets

Great Pyramid in Mexico modeled after an Aztec temple.  Across the street is an outdoor cantina serving aromatic cuisine and margaritas.

Yes, after a long day, I was about ready to kick off my shoes, rest and enjoy some healthy margaritas.  And Colin -- he was ready for a smorgasbord in a steak house.

What would be the run for tomorrow?  Home: Was I ready for DC heat and humidity?