Princess Weekend at Disney - Day 3 - Friday, 27 February - Mars to Disney

 It was a Very short night as alarms were set for 2:45. We got up, dressed, and out of the door by 3:20 to catch the bus to EPCOT.  We walked through passing the Space Ship Earth. We split and Amy went to the corrals and I to the viewing stands at the finish line. 

 Amy alerted me when she was just about 3 minutes from the finish line and I was able to get a video of her crossing. 

 

Amy had a great race and we celebrated with the traditional champagne. 

Back to the hotel about 7:30 to decompress and make some coffee. Amy had a bit of a nap and I read for a book - dozing off a little. Showers and then to brunch at the Grand Floridian.

It is a wonderful place where we enjoyed a mimosa and Bloody Mary to start with some French onion soup. We both had Eggs Benedict - Amy’s was the Floridian with carnitas and onion, mine the regular. 

Back to the hotel where we debated about pool time or room chill time. It was cloudy and sticky so we opted for the room. I worked on the blog and Amy slept a bit, as did I for a few minutes before we had to get ready for dinner. 

The weather forecast for tomorrow's 10k race looked daunting.  Thunder storms and rain were in the picture for the early set-up and race time itself. Emails were sent that a decision was going to be made at 8:00 as to what the status would be. 

As we were leaving our room, the rain started and we were glad we had our umbrellas to get to the main lobby and then the Monorail for our trip back to The Grand Floridian and Citrico's. 

We have eaten at Citrico's every trip and it is a lovely dining room with expertly prepared food that you don't just see on the every day menu at other restaurants. 

We started with some wine as neither of us were feeling in the cocktail mood.  

Amy checked her phone at 8:00 to see what was decided, but nothing had been sent. Finally, about 8:15, she got notice that the race was on, although there might be modifications as to the entertainment schedule. At least we could continue our dinner knowing what had been decided and what she needed to do to prepare for sloppy conditions.

Amy had the Citrus-cured Hamachi as a starter. We both had Malbec Guava-barbecued Short Ribs for our entreé. They were served with cheddar grits, a curtido slaw and Brussels Sprouts. Just mouth-watering!

Feeling quite full we ventured back to the hotel and got everything set for the morning. 

We were prepared with ponchos and I had an umbrella. Knowing the temperature was going to be warm and the humidity high, Amy chose to wear a tank top under the poncho. 

Bedtime: 9:50!