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Friday, September 28, 2012

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

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

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

Sunday, September 2, 2012

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