Free Free Free Dear’s finally FREE from SolidWorks World 2009 Conference as of today!! And he’s mine to have for the rest of our remaining days here in Orlando Florida USA! Happy Happy Happy I’m extremely HAPPY & so is Dear as he can now see more of Florida starting today heheh!!

Dear’s standing at the Lobby of Quality Inn International where we’ve been staying for the past 6 days :

Kennedy Space Centre – YES that’s where Dear & I will be visiting today as we’ve already booked our Tour with Gray Line Orlando 3 days ago at the Tour Desk here in Quality Inn International :

The Kennedy Space Centre Tour (inclusive of Hotel Pick-up & Send-off) costs us each US$95, & with Tax included, is about $155 Singapore dollar – WOW that’s a grand total of S$310 & that’s not cheap at all!!

And sharply at 7.30am, our Gray Line Tour Bus arrives at the Hotel to pick up Dear & I :

Here’s a pic of the well-known Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando – view from onboard our Gray Line Tour Bus :

Our Tour Bus’s now going to a few Hotels to pick up more passengers, & my heart goes out to an elderly American White couple who missed their Tour Bus to Miami which had already left an hour ago at 7am!!

Apparently, the couple has gotten the wrong timing & mistaken our Tour Bus to Kennedy Space Centre (that leaves at 8am from their Hotel) to be the one leaving for Miami – Poor them cos that 7am Miami Bus was the only Bus leaving today, & I believe they must be really disappointed at their plan of visiting the Coastal City fouled.

Haha Miami, that’s where Dear & I are also supposed to go today if we’d not changed our mind & cancelled our Trip…………

Anyway, here’s an interesting Signboard at a Hotel river that reads “NO WADDING, NO SWIMMING & DO NOT FEED ALLIGATORS” – hahah Dear & I wonder if there’re really Alligators in there!?!?!!

Good morning Orlando as our Tour Bus joins in the peak-hour traffic flowing by the streets of Orlando lined up with Bargain World & Disney Souvenir Shops :

We also pass by the Entry to Walt Disney World Resort – heheh Dear & I have had so much fun in there – love that place lots lots ))

Here’s our Gray Line Bus Driver cracking jokes as he introduces Kennedy Space Centre to us :

After almost 2 hours later at 9.30am, we arrive at the US Astronaut Hall of Fame located at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex (part of the Visitor Complex) in Titusville, Florida :

Here’s my English Visitor Guide to Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex :

Heheh Dear & I are very excited to be visiting the world-famous Kennedy Space Centre – especially Dear who’s always been fasinated with Spaceships & had even wanted to become an Astronaut when he was a young boy!!

Dear’s also often heard me talk about my Visits to Johnson Space Centre in Houston Texas, as well as the National Air & Space Museum in Washington DC, with my Family many years ago!

Let me show you some pics of my time spent in Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas USA with Mom & Dad :

Hahah that’s ME all-suited up in a NASA Astronaut Spacesuit “Flying in Space” :

Pics of Me, Mom, Dad & Sis at the National Air & Space Museum (of the Smithsonian Institution) in Washington DC, USA :

“Hey Dear look at the huge Space Shuttle outside the US Astronaut Hall of Fame!!” Hahah I gasp for breath as I love it so much cos I’ve got its miniature replica Space Shuttle Souvenir Magnet heheh!!!

Let’s see my United States of America NASA Space Shuttle Souvenir Magnet – one of many American & Canadian Souvenir Magnets that my Nephew & his Girl brought home for me last month :

Scheduled to retire from service in 2010, NASA’s Space Shuttle (officially called Space Transportation System or STS) is the Spacecraft currently used by the government of United States of America for its human Spaceflight missions.

Simply captivated by it, here’re more pics of my Space Shuttle Souvenir Magnet taken from different angles :

Let’s get back here to the US Astronaut Hall of Fame located at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex (part of the Visitor Complex) in Titusville, Florida :

Many lovely Florida Palm Trees around the US Astronaut Hall of Fame :

We’re now inside the US Astronaut Hall of Fame – Opened on 28 Oct 1990 featuring the World’s largest collection of Personal Astronaut Memorabilias, & a place where Space Travellers could be much remembered & honored.

Pic of Kennedy Space Centre Admission & Guided Tour Packages Details :

Dear’s now standing beside The Spirit of Space – Alan B. Shephard Jr. Memorabilia :

Here’s a close-up view of the Lifesize Bronze Statue of The First American in Space – Alan B. Shephard Jr. - Alan was also to become one of 12 men to Walk on the Moon :

To the right of The Spirit of Space – Alan B. Shephard Jr. Memorabilia reads :

And to the left it says :

See the following majestic Painting done by Astronaut Alan Bean in year 1997 :

And the Americans are truely proud to have their Flag & 100 Space Voyages between 1961 – 1995 displayed here at the US Astronaut Hall of Fame :

Right behind the above Flag & 100 Space Voyages is the following Model display :

We’re now entering the US Astronaut Hall of Fame Exhibits Gallery :

And settling down comfortably on the seats provided in a Theatre Room, we begin to watch a Video on the History of Human Space Flights with the theme : “To Seek, To Discover, To Explore – Join Them – To Honor, To Remember, To Explore” :

Here’s a Video of the above mentioned, self-taken by Me – Hope you like it ))

One of America’s original Mercury Seven Astronauts – Gus Grissom – the First American to go into Space twice (also the Commander of the ill-fated Apollo 1 which resulted in the first American deaths in the Space History), wore this below Spacesuit during Mercury Redstone 4, launched on 21 July 1961 using a Redstone Rocket :

Mercury Training Couch specially custom-made for Mercury Seven Astronaut Donald K. “Deke” Slayton to help him cope with the high-acceleration “G-forces” of riding Missiles into Space :

More pics of Gallery Exhibits in the US Astronaut Hall of Fame showing LIFE Magazines featuring the honorable NASA Astronauts & their proud Wifes :

Another orginal Mercury Seven Astronauts – John Glenn became the First American to orbit the Earth in 1962. And 26 years later at the age of 77, John spent 9 days in Space aboard Space Shuttle Discovery :

Haha look how elated-looking Dear is taking over commands of the Space Control Station :

And Dear seems really enjoying his role here heheh……………..

Let us now look at the GEMINI EXHIBIT :

The United States of America Gemini Spacecraft – Named after the constellation of the Twins, was the First Multi-manned Spacecraft in America that supported 2 men & equipments for Long-Duration Spaceflights, & later Trips to the Moon & Deeper Space.

And the first to be able to change its orbit & to effect Rendezvous & Docking, & to allow Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) or “SpaceWalking” :

The Gemini Spacecraft operated between Projects Mercury & Apollo with 10 manned Flights between 1965 & 1966, resulting in United States taking the lead over Soviet Union in Manned Spaceflight – here’s view of the 2-manned Gemini :

Close-up view of its Left interior :

Close-up view of its Right interior :

Dear with the 2-manned Gemini Spacecraft :

The following shows The Bridge Exhibits in the Gemini Project Program :

Here’s a an interesting LOST MAIL through Space Gallery Exhibits with its 4 original Gemini Cachet Cover Envelopes :

Dear’s now standing beside NASA (National Aeronautics & Space Administration) Mercury Spacecraft Sigma 7 – the First flawless Mercury Mission which completed 6 Earth Orbits piloted by Astronaut Wally Schirra :

Dear’s peeping into the interior of Sigma 7 behind the little red-white capped American girl :

Here’re close-up views of Sigma 7 interior with it’s 2 Ejection Seats (in case of emergency), & its Command Pilot’s Station which Dear keeps commenting that the compartment’s so small!!

Shown below from left to right is Astronaut Commander Gus Grissom, who was killed along with fellow Astronaut Ed White & Roger B. Chaffee, when Apollo 1 Command Module caught fire & burned on the Launchpad during a Training exercise & Pre-launch Test at Cape Kennedy on Jan 27, 1967 :

A Job To Do Exhibits :

Moon Rocket Exhibits :

Stepping further into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame……………

Dear’s now standing infront of Apollo 14 Command Module – Kitty Hawk – which had travelled 1,000,000 miles to the Moon & back :

Close-up view of interior Apollo 14 Command Module - Kitty Hawk :

Dear & I marvel in awe as we explore the very interesting Exhibits……………..

A Replica of the 4.1 billion-year-old Genesis Rock (a piece of the Moon’s Crystalline Crust) is shown below – discovered by Commander David Scott during Apollo 15, & a Sample Bag Dispenser used by Astronauts to hold their Geological Finds during Apollo Missions 12 & 14 :

The Road To The Star Gallery with its intricate Exhibits :

Here’s the Apollo Lunar Lander (part of the Apollo 11 Spacecraft) from where Astronaut Neil Armstrong descended & landed on the Moon on 20 July 1969 saying the words “That’s one Small step for a Man, but a Giant leap for Mankind” :

Next we see the charming “Skies of Tomorrow” created by Artist Joshua Di Rocco with Sponsor – Astronaut Scholarship Foundation :

We’re now looking at NASA Spacesuits :

NASA Flight Suit & Boots worn by Pilot Robert Crippen onboard STS-1 :

More descriptions of NASA Spacesuits :

Heheh it’s really enjoyable in here as Dear & I get really excited looking around the US Astronaut Hall of Fame :

A frequent flyer onboard the Space Shuttle, this below Tool Box contains Tools for Spacewalks, Repair & Maintenance :

Here’s a Contingency Saw which would come in handy for Astronauts onboard the Space Shuttle :

We’re now into the Next Steps – Dawn of A New Era in Space Travel Exhibits :

The following shows the Space Transportation System (STS) – a Spacecraft currently used by the US government for its Human Spaceflight Missions. Included in the STS is a Rust-colored External Tank (ET) used to fuel the Crewed Orbiter’s main engines during Launch, & 2 White-colored slender Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) which are used by the Space Shuttle (or Orbiter) during the first 2 mins of powered flight.

And right below the STS is the Crawler-Transporter – a Tracked Vehicle used to transport the Space Shuttle from NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) along the Crawlerway to the Launch Complex.

Hey I’ve actually seen the gigantic version of this STS & Crawler-Transporter at the Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas USA – here’s a pic of them with Myself, Mom & Dad :

It’s time now for the High Flying Fashion Exhibits Gallery :

Here’s a Cap worn by Commander Frederick Gregory on Orbit on STS-33 & STS-44, representing the 1964 Class of the United States Air Force Academy, as well as his personal self-written Note Cards which he shared with his loved ones back home via Video Communication while he was onboard STS-44 :

Below’s a Kitchen Gallery showing a Modular Unit with Hot & Cold Water Dispensers & Oven which uses Waste Heat from the Orbitor’s electric generators (Auxiliary Power Units or APU) to warm the Space Food :

And interesting Rehydratable Foods such as Scrambled Eggs, Cheese Spread, Yogurt & other delicious delights all come to life with addition of some warm water – truely amazing making the Astronauts most satisfied :

And here’s a Mock-Up of a Coca-Cola Machine flown on STS-77 in 1996 – hahah what a GREAT wonder & since both Dear & I are Coke LOVERS we must definitely have this should we travel to Space!!! Haha WE travel to SPACE?!? Just dreaming – in our next next next zillion lives may be!!

Named after American Astronomer Edwin Hubble – the following Exhibit shows the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) which is a Space Telescope carried into Orbit by the Space Shuttle STS-31 in April 1990. It’s one of the largest & most versatile, well-known as both a vital Research Tool & a Public Relations boon, for Astronomy.

A Collaboration between NASA & the European Space Agency, the HST is one of NASA’s Great Observatories.

More Intriguing Exhibits :

More inspiring & very honorable Exhibits :

Launched on 16 January 2003, Columbia STS-107 was a Multi-disciplinary Microgravity & Earth Science Research Space Shuttle Mission (with multitude of international scientific investigations) conducted continuously during 16 days in Orbit.

However on the unfateful 1 February 2003, the 7-member Crew onboard Columbia STS-107 perished when the Shuttle disintegrated during re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere :

Launched at Kennedy Space Centre here in Florida on 28 January 1986, Challenger STS-51L marked the First Time a Civilian (Sharon Christa McAuliffe – A Teacher in Space) had flown aboard the Space Shuttle.

But just only 73 sec after its Lift-off, the Mission ended in disaster with the distruction of Challenger, killing all its 7-member Crew :

Dear & I are now exploring the Simulating Space Station where one takes control with hands-on activities & simulators here at the US Astronaut Hall of Fame :

Pic of the Earth’s Orbit Simulator :

Here’s a United States of America Space Capsule, which is a manned Spacecraft without any Wings or features – a specified form for the Crew Exploration Vehicle, & it’s able to communicate with people back on Earth, or mission control :

And again Dear is saying that the compartment inside this Space Capsule is so so tiny!!

Here’s the same cutie red-white capped American girl with her Dad working on “Designing Rocket” at Simulation Space :

And the following’s the “ROCKET LAUNCH” simulator :

The Spacewalk, Spacework simulation quarters where you can experience what & how it’s like to be travelling in Space :

Another American HOT-PINK girl watching the Space Shuttle Landing Simulator in actions :

Then driving a Rover (or Space Exploration Vehicle) across the rocky Mars terrain :

Next we see KC-135 The “Vomit Comet” – nickname for Airplane which provides Weightless Environment to train Astronauts, conduct Research & film Motion Pictures :

Introduced in 1957, & known as the “Moonwatch“, this below Omega Speedmaster is the First Watch worn on the Moon by American Aviator & Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on 20 July 1969, as well as Astronaut Neil Armstrong who left his Watch inside the Landing Module “Eagle” during his famous First Moon Walk :

Below pic shows the G-Suit which is worn by Aviators & Astronauts who are subject to High levels of Acceleration Force – Designed to prevent a Black-Out or Acceleration force-induced Loss of Consciousness due to the Blood pooling in the lower part of the body when under acceleration, thus depriving the Brain of blood :

NASA Astronaut Memorabilia Collections :

Can you see Dear queuing for the G-Force Trainer right behind the line below?! Hahah he couldn’t wait to try on the Simulator which allows one to feel the Pressure of 4 times the Force of Gravity!!

The waiting time for the G-Force Trainer is long so I just leave Dear queuing for himself while I continue to explore the rest of the Exhibits – here’re some pics of the G-Force Trainer slowly gaining speedy super FAST action :

I’m now visiting the Hall of Fame where we see Inductees of former NASA Officials & Flight Controllers, Historians, Journalists, & other Space Authorities based on their accomplishments in Space & contributions to the Advancement of Space Exploration :

In 1990, the Hall of Fame inducted the United States’s original Class of Astronauts the “Mercury Seven“.

In 1993, 13 Astronauts from the Gemini & Apollo programs were inducted – including the First & Last Men to Walk on the Moon – Neil Armstrong & Eugene Gernan, & Ed White who was the First American to Walk in Space, & more :

In 1997, 24 Gemini , Apollo & Skylab Astronauts were inducted. And Space Shuttle Veterans George Nelson, William Shepherd & James Wetherbee were inducted in 2009 :

Huge Exhibits Gallery of retired NASA Astronauts :

Navy, Marine & Air Force Gallery :

To Fly Gallery :

Describing himself as the First Man to Dance on the Moon – Pete Conrad was an American Astronaut & the Third Person to Walk on the Moon :

Here’s a very inspiring Exhibit Gallery on a Child’s Dream to become an American Avaitor, Author, Inventor & Explorer that he was (since his Camp Trout Lake Days) – Charles Lindbergh :

More interesting “To Seek To Excel” Exhibits :

I’m now back at the Space Simulation Station where I see Dear’s still not at his turn on the G-Force Trainer – WOW that’s a really long wait for poor Dear – but as he claims later after the G-Force experience that he could really feel like FLYING in a Fighter Plane, just that he also gets giddy too haha!!

Now, let’s look at the Exhibits of former American Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman, who’s made 5 Flights as a Space Shuttle Astroanut, including the first mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope in 1993 :

Below shows my last pic taken of the Exhibits inside the USA Astronaut Hall of Fame here at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex in Titsuville Florida USA -

Exhibits & Screening of “The Grand Prix” run during the Third Apollo 16‘s extravehicular activity at the Descartes Landing Site by Astronauts John W. Young in the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), together with Charles M. Duke (the Lunar Moduel Pilot), who descended onto the Lunar Surface to explore the Descartes Highlands region of the Moon, while Command Module Pilot Thomas K. Mattingly remained with the Command & Services Modules in Lunar Orbit :

I later proceed to the US Astronaut Hall of Fame Gift Shop where I shop for my NASA Souvenirs which I’ll feature in a separate Post after this ))

Soon after, Dear & I exit the US Astronaut Hall of Fame :

Haha Dear & I have a most wonderful time enjoying the amazing History of Human Space Flights being told in a most special & unique way, as well as the many interesting Memorabilias & inspiring Stories, here at the US Astronaut Hall of Fame at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex in Titusville, Florida USA!

We’re now walking back to our Gray Line Tour Bus :

And once again I take snapshots of my most beloved Space Shuttle as our Tour Bus moves out of the Astronaut Hall of Fame “Hey Dear Dear we can actually walk into the Space Shuttle!! Whoa that’ll be so cool if we can really do that!!!”

But too bad we’ve not got the chance to do so – No worries as we’ve got plenty of opportunites to see more of Space Shuttles soon heheh!!

4th Day in Orlando, Florida USA – Dear’s now in our Room at Quality Inn International getting ready to go to his SolidWorks World 2009 Conference at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort :

After seeing Dear off, I’m now myself getting ready for my 2nd day of Shopping Spree ALONE – YES!!! Alone again by myself just like yesterday……….but I had so much fun & am so looking forward to today heheh!! And no problem cos I’m sure I’ll get my way around town by myself just fine!!

My plan for first thing in the morning today is to embark on the I-Ride Trolley journey to the Prime Outlets International, & here’s its Information Pamphlet from Quality Inn International lobby too :

At the same time, I’ve got the following International Drive Official Visitors Guide from Quality Inn International lobby :

At the same time, I ask for the following I-Ride Trolley Map from Bob – that White American guy from the Quality Inn International Tour Desk :

Below’s the I-Ride Trolley Route Map which I’ve actually found online in the Internet (together with information on the Trolley Ride Fares & Passes) back home in Singapore before coming to Orlando – cos one should really surf for as much Tourist information & gather & plan well before coming here, cos there’re just too much to see & do here believe Me!!

And when Bob knew that I’m visiting the Prime Outlets International, he gave me the following VIP Discount Cards :

I soon walk out of Quality Inn International at about 8.45am to the I-Ride Trolley – Red Line North Bound – Stop 15, located just outside of the Hotel at International Drive where I did my Shopping yesterday :

Here’s a large I-Trolley Route Map displayed at the I-Ride Trolley Stop :

Prime Outlets International is located at Trolley Red Line North Bound Stop 1 at the North end of International Drive, as seen below :

Here’s a self-portrait of Me at Trolley Stop 15 :

A Single Trolley Ride fare costs US$1.25, & I’ve already prepared the exact amount for the Trolley Driver upon boarding, cos I know the Driver doesn’t usually carry cash for exchange : 

Feeling so good that I’m right now sitting onboard the famous I-Ride Trolley of the International Drive here in Orlando, I start snaping pics, & at the same time enjoy the passing-by views :

In just about half an hour later, I arrive at the Prime Outlets International – here’s its Map Direction & Shopping Hours :

Featuring 175 brands under one Roof, Prime Outlets International is Orlando’s largest Outlet Centre – here I see Victoria’s Secret Outlet which I’ve to give it a miss cos I’ve a more important Mission to accomplish here today heheh!!

Actually, I used to collect lingeries – sexy, sweet, lovely, hot & even naughty ones – at one long period of time years ago – was crazy over them till I’ve got a huge collection todate – some which I’ve not even had the chance to put them on till now hahah!! So I tell myself I must not get anymore now!!

I walk past the Neiman Marcus Last Call Centre, in search of my “Mission” of the Day……………….

YES I find it within no time – COACH Factory there it is at the Prime Outlets International Directions Signboard……..heheh that’s my “Mission” of the day – to get a COACH Bag for my Mom cos I know she loves COACHES :

But haha, I just realise I’m way too early for the Shops cos they’re not open till 10am, & now’s only 9.30am – besides I’m like the only Asian soul around here except a few other Americans :

I start taking pics of the surroundings while walking towards COACH & exploring the Outlets :

Hey that’s a Kenneth Cole Company Store – hmm………..Dear & I used to like shopping at Kenneth Cole in Geelong & Brisbane, Australia, when we were students & dating there - we especially like its Men’s jackets & Suits for Dear heheh :

Lovely Water Fountain right in the middle of Prime Outlets International :

Haha, there it is – I finally find the COACH Factory :

But it’s yet to open except for an employee guy vacuuming the Store’s carpet & smiling widely at me when he sees me looking at its showcases from outside :

I walk further on & around the Prime Outlets International to check out what other specialty stores it has :

Then I see another lovely Water Fountain with neighbouring lovely Palm Trees :

And I arrive at the Guest Services Centre where I’m supposed to submit my Prime Privileges Concierge Referral Card (given to me by Bob Everland from Quality Inn International this morning) to exhange for a complimentary Coupon Book :

The Guest Services Centre’s only open at 10am which I later come back again  – here’s my Prime Privileges Concierge Referral Card (from Bob), which I’ve already filled up this morning in my Hotel Room before coming out :

And here’s the Prime Outlets International Complimentary Coupon Book which is worth US$7 from the Guest Services Centre which I later receive  – from this Coupon Book, you can find many Discounts Coupons starting from 5% up to 65% which you may use in your shopping purchases here at Prime Outlets International – but there isn’t any Discount Coupon for COACH Factory where I’m going to spend :

I also obtain the following Prime Outlets International Directory Guide from the Guest Services Centre :

After Ieaving the Guest Services Centre, I make my way further ahead towards the end of Prime Outlets International, where there’re dining Restaurnts & Cafes - look at the so beautiful bright blue sky in below pic - it’s another sunny day with cool breezes in Winter Orlando today – I just love it here!!

And guess what I discover soon – a Beard Papa Sweets Cafe here in Orlando Florida USA!! Oh I never knew that the Japanese Beard Papa has even come to America!!! Haha Dear loves Beard Papa alot so I should buy some back for him after my shopping later heheh :

Oh, there’s even a huge Food Court here at the Prime Outlets International  – how convenient :

And I come across more Palm Trees – I just adore them so much :

Although the Outlets are not open yet, I see there’re already some people (Italian or Spanish Tourists & White Local Americans I believe) waiting outside the Shops, & some even brought their huge luggages (see below right bottom) waiting to load in their shopping items once the Shops open!!! Hahah guess afterall I’m not the only crazy shopaholic here!! 

Finally it’s 10am now & the Prime Outlets International is officially open – from the below pic – I notice many local White Americans like FOREVER 21 cos many of them can be seen standing outside the Shop even before it opens :

I later check out the Ecko Unltd Outlet (when it’s open at 10am) hoping to find some T-shirts for Dear cos I know he likes them - unfortunately, none catches my eyes (

I try finding shoes & clothings for myself but none is attractive………..& as I’m walking back towards the COACH Factory, this red-colored dressed lady from Picture Perfect, whom I believe is a Spanish, stops me & asks me to pose for her Camera which she starts clicking soom after :

And here comes my HUGE pic on her Screen - GOSH I look so fat!!!

Then within mins, I’m being persuaded to buy my pics!! Haha I should have known it!!

Well, I end up buying the following paper-formed Photo Frame of my pics, at US$15 - & after including Tax, it’s about $25 Singapore dollar!! Haha I think it’s pretty expensive considering they’re all in paper materials & that English speaking Spanish just cuts & pastes my pics onto the paper Frame!!

Haha, though I look really chubby in my pics, I think they turn out pretty nice considering I was earlier just trying to entertain her & anyhow posed here & there………..heheh Dear thinks they’re pretty unique, special & cute too when he sees my pics later in the night :

I soon walk away from Picture Perfect – snaping a pic of it surrounded with lovely Palm Trees :

Heheh I’m now back inside the COACH Factory – happy that I finally make it here :

COACH Business Cards :

Right inside the COACH Factory, I’m immediately attracted to its latest Spring Collection & pretty quickly decided on the ones that I wana buy for Mom & myself……………..

Well, I’m normally not a Branded Goods girl & doesn’t much fancy branded bags cos I find them rather common among the pool, & prefer more unique & rarely seen bags from everywhere……….

Besides, I know COACH Bags pretty well since my 4th Sister, who used to study & work in Houston, Taxes USA, often buys & carries them!

And I know Mom loves COACH Bags too, in fact Mom loves all kinds of branded bags so long as they’re beautiful!!!

And well, since I’m here to buy for Mom, I thought I might as well buy for myself too since Dear’s paying for me heheh…………..

Hey Mom has just recently got this below Red COACH Bag (with a matching Wallet) - gifts from my eldest nephew Daniel & his girlfriend Mandy who recently went on their months-long Canadian American Trip :

And while I wait for the Sales girl to bring out brand new pieces of my Bags from the back store, I continue browsing through the COACH Factory…………….

And I see some Japanese Tourists & many locals, especially Black Americans, shopping here at the COACH Factory, & the Blacks are really wealthy as many buy, with some even buying a whole range such as the same colored Bag & Wallet, Belt & Sneaker shoes!!

While I keep asking myself if I’ve chosen the right designs & colors & sizes………….& whether Mom will like what I’ve chosen…………Hahah I really wish Dear’s here with me right now cos he’s pretty good tastes………..& can help me choose & give me his opinions……………

Anyway, I still go ahead with the ones that I picked initially cos I find others either too dull in color, or too heavy in weight, cos I prefer something brighter in color & is light to carry………..I’m now paying for them :

Here’s the COACH guy wrapping my COACH Bags at the Cashier counter :

And this’s my very huge COACH package which I just purchased :

Below are my few COACH items from Prime Outlets International – that Sales guy really did a good job in wrapping them up so beautifully :

COACH latest Spring Collection – according to the Sales girl who served me in the COACH Factory, this is the latest SPRING color, & that the huge buckle is the nicest thing about these COACH Bags :

And the prices of these COACH Bags (in fact all in the COACH Factory) are much cheaper compared to the ones we have in Singapore!! However I still spent quite a BOMB!!! Anyway, this newest Spring color which I’ve just got is not seen anywhere in Singapore yet!! Heheh I’m so happy happy!!!

Well, the following’s been specially selected for Mom which she loves it upon first sight when she sees it back home in Singapore – it fits snugly around her shoulder & it’s extremely comfortable to carry……….& Mom & I just love the pretty Apple Green color & she loves the huge Buckle, so does Dear – haha guess the Sales girl’s right!!

I’m keeping this for myself which I carry as my Wallet together with my COACH Handbag, cos it’s too big for Mom & other deisgns too small for her liking :

And below’s mine as well – I’d actually wanted its bigger sized version but there isn’t a brand new piece from the store :

I also bought a bottle of COACH Signature Fabric Cleaner which is good in protecting the Bags’ Jacquard Fabric :

Here’s a snapshot of the COACH Factory in Prime Outlets International after I purchased my COACH Bags, feeling extremely pleased with myself cos I’ve just completed my “Mission” of today heheh :

I come upon the Dooney & Bourke boutique where I enter to take a look around………..remembering very well my very first Dooney & Bourke Handbag which Dad bought me when we were travelling in the USA back in 1992……….

Still remembering the so famous Duck symbol of Dooney & Bourke………..And back then, it was the in-fashion & MUST-have brand that all visitors to America gotta have, & the locals simply adore it too!!

The following 2 pics show ME (2nd from left) carrying my Dooney & Bourke Handbag which Dad bought me while we were in America - standing with my 4th Sister, Mom & Dad outside the White House in Washington D.C. USA :

And here’s us standing at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington – Mom & Sis are also carrying Dooney & Bourke Handbags heheh :

Back to Orlando Florida USA – I’m now walking towards Beard Papa Sweets Cafe cos I’m thinking of buying some Beard Papa’s Cream Puffs back to the Hotel for Dear :

The following pic shows me back at Beard Papa Sweets Cafe – however, I soon change my mind upon seeing its menu as they’re the same as what we already have back home in Singapore :

Heheh, since I get no Beard Papa here in Orlando Florida, I thought I show you some pics of the ones Dear & I usually have back in our Hometown Singapore :

Beard Papa’s Original Vanilla, Chocolate & Eclair Cream Puffs :

And I’m now getting out of Prime Outlets International for more shopping elsewhere………….

Here’s a pic of the Prime Outlets International from opposite International Drive at its North Bound end where I’m waiting for the I-Ride Trolley to bring me to my next shopping destination :

Well, may be Outlets Shopping is not what you think of when visiting Orlando Florida USA, but guesses are after seeing this Post of mine, you may wana consider coming to the Prime Outlets International cos I know you won’t regret it as there’re lots to see & buy & good bargains you can get here!!

Now, let us watch my Slideshow of all photos taken at the Prime Outlets International - Happy Shopping Shopaholics :