As previously stated (and the fact that Monday in a cubicle is less than thrilling), I am going to overload you with pictures from the
Monterey Bay Aquarium. Was this my favorite part of the trip? I'm pretty darn sure. I have a weakness for all things sea-related, and a beautiful, interactive aquarium is somewhere I could lose myself for days. I feel like I'm going to have to start taking more pictures more often because these past few (and probably next few) posts have been picture heavy . . . and I'm so not someone who just takes pics of daily existence. Look! A pile of dirty dishes! A cat has once again taken over a pile of laundry! Such thrilling subjects! But we'll see what happens. Anywho . . . here are some of the not-already-featured highlights of the aquarium :] If you want to see others, just click the
"California" label, and they should pop up. Enjoy!
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| The outdoor section of the aquarium, which included a waterfall/tidepool connected to the wave tunnel indoors, and, of course, a stunning view of the bay (with the summer fo rolling in, LOVED that fog) |
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| I'm a sucker for pictures of staircases . . . I don't know why . . . I think it's the bold lines . . . |
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| The thirty-foot-tall Kelp Forest Aquarium filled with fish of all shapes and sizes and small sharks |
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| These rescued birds were in an open display--there was no glass seperating the aquarium visitors from the birds, but they kept their distance. I love shore birds. |
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| Some pidgeons at the outdoor tide pool . . . |
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| Upside-down jellies. The 70s-themed Jelly Fish exhibit was our favorite. I LOVE jellies. |
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| Abby the Otter takes a nap in a bowl of ice . . . Cute enough to induce squeals of joy? Maybe definitely. |
