International Mall- Tampa

Yes....we have gone out in Tampa...bu not for sight-seeing but rather to the International Mall for some clothes shopping....and it fact we went there twice because it is a rather nice mall....checked out the Disney shop, the Burberry and Louis Vuitton, Buckle as well as Abercrombie....and yes, we managed to find very nice goodies. The nice part also there was a huge play area for small kids...so in between shopping we went there with Sofia so she could also enjoy some fun time....let me share some pics of Sofia having fun.....

Sofia climbing on the train

Sofia going through the log

Sofia in the Disney shop wearing a Frozen hat

Of course we also had some typical American goodies to eat....hamburger at fries and Aunt Anne's mini sausage rolls (the rolls are pretzels)....soooooo damn delicious...oh my word...sizes are good for sharing though....but so yummie...let me share a pic of the mini sausage rolls

Aunt Anne's mini sausage rolls

Oh...I almost forgot...there was also a Tesla shop....which for those of you who do not know (because trust me I did not know) is a car brand...a fully GREEN car...runs electronic...and is faster from 1-100 than any other car....believe it or not....was quite interesting to listen to some of the facts and Sofia enjoyed sitting in the mini version as well as the car boot seats...yes, you heard right...there are 2 seats in the boot, that face the wrong way and can hold passengers up to 40 pounds.....let me share some pics...

Sofia in her mini Tesla

Sofia in the boot of a Tesla

Yes, we had a good time at the mall...nice to get out a little bit from the ship and do something a little bit different. I think twice is enough though because the second time we did not buy anything...we just did window shopping and ate some typical American goodies....talking about all this food is making me hungry, so we are off to lunch now. Bye-bye.


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