Brian and I have always wanted to see a shuttle launch. When I checked the NASA launch schedule during the winter, there was a launch in July. As we began to plan our summer, I checked the schedule again and the July launch had moved to September. I then realized that Atlantis was launching on May 14th. We decided to go as it was a furlough day for us. We found a camp site in Orlando, drove down Thursday night, and then spent the day on Coco Beach.
The experience was incredible. Atlantis was set to launch at 2:20pm. Around 2pm everyone began to get out of the water and by 2:15, the beach was quite in anticipation. Brian was on the phone with his father (who was watching on TV). Mom and I heard the rumble of the engines, and then all of a sudden, this is what we saw:
I was not expecting to feel emotional over seeing the shuttle launch, but I had tears of joy. Carl liked it, and we hope that he will remember this special experience. Brian and I already want to go back to the launch in September.
We also spent Saturday in Orlando, not at Disney World. We went and saw the LDS Orlando Temple and then went to Bok Botanical Gardens.
So, if anyone has ever wanted to see a shuttle launch, we say: Go for it, we will see you in September!
1 comment:
Very cool trip. You'll have to come in September and stay with us!
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