Kennedy Space Center & NASA

Dennis & Clare Excited Nerds
Dennis & I took a tour of the Kennedy Space Center, including a viewing of the NASA launch complex and 3D IMAX movie. Oh yes, we two love-nerds were very happy!
NASA

First, we jumped on a bus which took us over to the NASA complex. We had a lovely tour and took lots of pictures:
Launch Viewing Site Clare and a Rocket Motor
NASA Launch Complex
Kennedy Space Center NASA Launch Pad
Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad
Clare in Mission Control

Second, we wandered around the insanely large Saturn V Rocket. More Pictures:

Saturn V Rocket Motors!
Saturn V Rockets

Saturn V Rocket & NASA Program Signage
Saturn V & Program Signage
Clare With Papers From Historic Day

Saturn V First Stage
Saturn V First Stage

Saturn V Second Stage
Saturn V Second Stage

Saturn V Third Stage
Saturn V Third Stage

Saturn V Instrument Unit
Saturn V Instrument Unit

Saturn V Lunar Module
Saturn V Lunar Module

Saturn V Service Module
Saturn V Service Module

Dennis & Clare Under the Fuselage of the Saturn V
Dennis & Clare Under the Saturn V Fuselage

Space Suit & Apollo XIII
Space Suit Apollo XIII

Third, we watched the IMAX 3D movie (narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio). Being whisked to the outer reaches of the known universe while listening to his voice was surreal. I was star-struck in more than one way! Obviously, I’m a big Leo Fan!

Finally, as the sun was sinking lower in the horizon, we stopped off at the Rocket Garden. Totally cool!
Dennis & Rocket Garden

We gave Ruth & Brett a call and met them over at the Beach Club Resort on the Disney property.
Beach Club Resort at Disneyworld

Brett was telling us about this kickin seafood buffet, so we just had to try it out! I had crab legs for the first time and Brett was cool enough to show me how to eat em. As Dennis said, “they’re a lot of work, but the meat’s tasty”.

Later, we walked into the setting sun as the kids played in the sand. I promised Holly the next time we visit, I’d help her build a really big Sand Castle! I fully intend to keep this promise.
Holly Playing in Sand

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