Underwater Paradise

The Tropical section and the Jelly fish experience were some of my favorite bits of the aquarium. 

Jellyfish

More jellyfish

Dorothy Fish

Stripy Fish

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Grandma and Grandpa took us on an hour and a half drive to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Last time I went there was before I moved to Holland so I would've been 4 or under. We stopped by an English Pub along the way, I had a chicken burger with avocados. It was very yummy but I couldn't stop thinking that they would never serve that in England.

The aquarium was very pretty and had a range of different sections, such as: deep sea, tropical reefs, shore life and lots more. There was also a jellyfish experience which was amazing because it really felt like I was in the ocean swimming with them.

Kelp Forest

Underwater Mushroom

Safari Part 2

The safari consist of a 3 hour jeep ride around the reserve. Once our car ride was over, we had a walk around the aviary where we had a chance to look at some exotic birds. We also saw tortoises, cheetahs and monkeys. 

The one thing I really enjoyed hearing about the park was that all the animals could escape if they wanted, but they choose not to! They have everything they need: food, water, friends and space to run. The rhinos were behind a little fence made of blackberry bushes that they could easily smash through. Also, its a non-profit park so all the money we pay to go on the safari goes to care for the animals or for scientific research. 

Cute photo of zebra

 Buffalo being a poser

My favorite bird in the Aviary 

Mini Gazzelle in aviary

Bird in aviary

Birthday Surprise

On the 19th of August, on Veronica's 15th birthday, Grandma and Grandpa had a big surprise for us! All they told us was that we couldn't wear skirts or open shoes. Me and Veronica were both really excited trying to guess where we were going. Veronica thought we were going to a car factory, while I thought we were going to a hummingbird house. We got in the car for a long 2.5 hour ride. But it was definitely worth it once we got there!

Yep, it was a Safari!

Me and Veronica were very surprised! It was better than we were expecting. We had an awesome guide who took us around the park. He told us lots of interesting facts about the animals and stories behind them.

Here are some of the animals we got to see:

-  Giraffes
-   Zebras
-   Rhinos
- Gazelles
-  Cheetahs
-    Buffalo
  - Wildebeest

          -And lots lots more

At the entrance

Giraffe 

Rhino

For half the ride we got to sit up at the top, it was amazing!

Me and Veronica sitting at the top.

More safari coming......

Fun days with Auntie Eden

One day we went to a Japanese curry restaurant. I ended up eating chicken teriyaki and rice, it was very yummy! On Tuesday, Auntie Eden came for a sleepover, which was really fun. On Wednesday, we ate lunch with Auntie Eden and Uncle Alex at a Chinese restaurant. 

Auntie Eden and Grandma

Auntie Eden enjoyed her presents from us

Auntie Eden with her Lunch

Welcome to My Blog

I've started this blog so I can share my photos of my travels to my friends and family. The first trip I'm going to write about is California. On the 14th of August me and my sister, Veronica, flew over to San Francisco, alone. After a 3-hour delay and then a 9-hour plane ride we arrived safely. Grandma and Grandpa picked us up at the airport and we drove to their lovely house. We had a yummy dinner of Chinese food, then at 8 o'clock me and Veronica fell asleep. The first few days we relaxed at the house, swam and read. 

Pool

Veronica being a spaz :)

My goal was to swim 1,001 laps, I managed to complete my goal on the last day of our trip!

One day we went to Santana Row and ate at a nice Italian place. Afterwards we went to the Tesla (an electric car) shop (yes, a store at the mall) and I got to sit in the front!

Me sitting in the Tesla