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HI folks-
I just wanted to summarize what I gathered about travelling to Williamsburg
VA / Busch Gardens.
ALthough I didn't go to each of these places, food can be bought at Ukrops,
Elwood Thompsons and Health Shelf. Ukrops is what i was closest to and got
some good stuff there!
I stayed at a Marriott REsidence Inn - there was a turner burner stovetop (No
oven - need to ask for a room with one specifically) so I could cook,
microwave and dishwasher. It was perfect for us.
I called Busch Gardens ahead of time and they told me I couldn't bring a
cooler in the park but 'could enjoy my meal at picnic tables in the parking
lot." Good thing I buried my goodies in my day bag as we had to tram it from
our parking spot to the park - about 20 minutes!!!! NO one even questioned
me - so next time I will bury it again or just not ask. If I had
depended/planned on that being the solution - I would have surely panicked
once I got there.
I didn't look around to see what might be GF to eat in the park - this was
the first park experience I have had since going GF and eating unique and
different foods has always been a pasttime of my husband and I - so I avoided
it as to not become sullen over 'the loss'. There were plenty of places to
get bottled water.
It was a great day and made it through. Panic set in in the AM before we
left the hotel and lasted until I was planted firmly on the ground inside the
park with my lunch and no one stopping me. After that I felt normal. ALso,
plenty of bathrooms - no lines or waiting.
Thank God for those of you who helped with info and extra special thanks for
those of you supporting me in the anxiety piece. I will beat this thing if
it kills me!!
My son loved it and now I have wonderful memories of a short but sweet family
vacation and feeling normal (and feeling like I saved money - cause I didn't
get gauged at the park with food!!!)
Sally Hackett, Raleigh NC
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