Shelter at the Aquarium

What a rainy week! After what seemed like 5 straight days of rain, the kids and I couldn't take it anymore. We decided we might as well check out some animals that actually like it wet. We drove through torrential downpours and sucked up the $35 parking fee to get as close to the aquarium as possible. Still, we had to run about 50 yards to get under cover. Pip was freaked out to get wet but once I started running with Vivie in my arms he had no choice but to follow. Luckily, the seals outside the building were enough to help us all forget about the rain dripping from our brows.

Here we are hanging on the sill of the big tank watching the sharks and turtles pass. The big sea turtle actually swam right up and settled into a niche in the coral for a nap. It was fun to stay here for a while.



I let Pip and Vivie each pick one item from the gift shop. Pip initially wanted a baby penguin until he saw this Daddy seal with a baby in his pouch. He hasn't let it out of his grip since. Vivie picked the big soft penguin. Here they are sleeping with them night 1.