Ode to Fairmont Orchid (in song)
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My husband and I recently returned from our third visit to the Fairmont Orchid. Shortly afterwards, the classic movie "The Sound of Music" aired on television. When the song, "My Favorite Things" was played, I decided to adapt the lyrics to reflect the memories we had of our trips to the Fairmont, and thought I would share them for others to chuckle about.
ODE TO THE FAIRMONT ORCHID
(Sung to the tune of "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music
Sipping fruit smoothies in clear plastic glasses
Views of the mountains without any ashes
Swimming long laps in the turquoise-blue pool
These are the things that make Fairmont so cool!
Waking to bird-songs and sounds of the ocean
Soothing our bodies with after-sun lotion
Dining on pupus with toes in the sand
These are the things that make Fairmont so grand!
At the Fairmont, Fairmont Orchid!
Life without a care
And when daily stresses are out of control
Then we want to be ---- back there!
Lounging for hours under our umbrellas
Marking the sunset with torch-bearing fellas
Jogging past palm trees that sway in the sun
These are the things that make Fairmont such fun!
Warm smiling staff with true Aloha spirit
Gentle waves lapping, so close you can hear it
Fragrant hibiscus from our patio
These are the reasons that we want to go!
Back to Fairmont! Fairmont Orchid!
Life without a care,
And when daily stresses are out of control
Then we want to be --- back there!
Golfing and snorkeling in great island weather
Long afternoons spent exploring together
Quick games of ping pong to start off the day
These are the reasons that we want to stay
Tradewinds and rainbows and sugar white beaches
Giant sea turtles that swim up to reach us
Paddling around in the shallow lagoon
These are the reasons that we'll be back soon!
To the Fairmont! Fairmont Orchid!
Life without a care,
And when daily stresses are out of control
Then we want to be --- back there!