We're Here!
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
After all that traffic to get here, the lines at the ticket windows don't seem all that bad. I'm pleasantly surprised because I was expecting another huge line here, like we waited on to park. I hopeLeer más
Challenge Accepted!
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Like all theme parks, Busch Gardens is a big place and it's very spread out. We're going to have to be organized and efficient in order to see everything. It's going to be difficult but I think we canLeer más
Welcome to Busch Gardens!
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
We're in! The different "lands" at Busch Gardens are split up as several different European countries. They don't seem to really match what these countries are actually like but more of aLeer más
London, Baby!
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
As I said, a lot of stereotypical things from each country. It looks great and it's fun though. This London inspired double decker bus is actually a kiosk type shop selling Busch Gardens souvenirs. WeLeer más
Follow the Rules!
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
I hope that this rule is actually enforced. I haven't had a problem with it but I understand that this can be a big problem in the Disney parks, especially with Spanish people. The worst offenders areLeer más
A Real Budweiser Clydesdale!
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
The next land that we came to was Scotland. Like England, there are no rides here and there's not very much to do other than seeing the famous Budweiser Clydesdale horses. You can see them either inLeer más
Welcome to Ireland!
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
The next land that we came to was Ireland. Ireland used to have the best attraction in the park, Corkscrew Hill, one of those 4-D interactive movies. It was about a witch shrinking down the audienceLeer más
Killarney Irish Festival
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Yay for Ireland! Erin Go Bragh! I feel almost like I'm going back to the homeland. I think, being Irish, I have a special fondness for this part of Busch Gardens.
Where is Everyone?
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Where is everybody? Kathy and I have Ireland almost completely to ourselves! Granted, it's still early and the restaurants and shows aren't open yet but I would have expected a lot more people around.Leer más
The Old Tree
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
I still remember this tree. It used to be standing next to the Corkscrew Hill attraction. It's even depicted on a Busch Gardens coffee mug that Veronica got years ago. She wanted it so much because itLeer más
Lorikeet Glen
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
As you enter Lorikeet Glen, you can purchase nectar to feed the lories. Depending on how hungry they are, they may fly to you for a drink which is a very unique experience. As we got there, no moreLeer más
Bonjour, France!
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Welcome to France! I wonder why this area is so much more crowded than Ireland, Scotland and England. The only reason I can think of is because France has some rides. There was a big roller coasterLeer más
Starbucks?
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
This is the Starbucks in France where Kathy got her drink. This doesn't look anything like a Starbucks! I'm surprised that the company allows this place to look so different. I guess, being in a themeLeer más
Vive La France!
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Streamers like this, complete with French flags, really add to the festive atmosphere of the France section of the park. I really must say, Busch Gardens is landscaped and decorated beautifully! I'mLeer más
Ready to Drop
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Join the bravest of ride warriors and challenge yourself to the 205-foot, 90-degree, 75 mph free fall. Some say that just waiting your turn to ride Griffon is a heart-pounding experience in itself, asLeer más
The Need for Speed
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Nothing says France like a big roller coaster! Aside from this ride, there wasn't too much else to do in France. I was able to spend a few minutes shooting this rollercoaster while Kathy was gettingLeer más
Never Postpone Joy
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Roller coasters are something that Kathy and I used to enjoy a lot when we were younger. Now, her back won't let her ride them and I've become much more cautious of rides as I've gotten older. The sadLeer más
Griffon
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
I miss riding on rollercoasters. I don't know what made me start being afraid to get on one but I just can't bring myself to do it. Right now, the only rollercoasters that I ride are the ones at WaltLeer más
The Grizzly
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Right next to France was, oddly enough, Canada. Not just Canada, but the Pacific Northwest region of Canada. I thought that Busch Gardens would stick with their European countries theme, but I guessLeer más
Shutterbug
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
This is a shot I just couldn't resist getting! I always love these carved totem type figures but a photographer bear is really special!
Old Chief Woodenhead
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
I'm not sure what it is about them, but I've always been fascinated by these cigar store Indians. I had always thought that these Indians were distinctively American creations. If that's the case,Leer más
Le Scoot
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
The French Canadian land actually had a ride! It was a traditional log flume attraction which I would have liked to ride but Kathy didn't want to get wet. I didn't want to ride alone so we passed onLeer más
Le Scoot Log Flume
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Log fumes have always been one of my favorite sort of rides, at least they were when I was younger. Now, I'm more hesitant to ride them. The main reason is that I'm worried about getting my cameraLeer más
Time for Fun
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Germany was the next land but I didn't see anything there that really made me think of Germany. There was another big rollercoaster, Alpengeist, and the area surrounding it was made to like like a skiLeer más
Accidents Happen
22 de agosto de 2016, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
This hapless skier stuck in the roof of the Alpengeist gift shop was a great touch! It's the little details like this that really make a theme park stand out!

























