Aquarium adventure

The Georgia Aquarium has been open for what, 2 years?, and we finally made it there on Sunday. What's really sad is that my wonderful aunt and uncle gave us annual passes for Christmas. [gulp]

On Sunday morning Sweet LJ had the brilliant idea to go to the aquarium. The verdict: Fabulous! We arrived about an hour after it opened and were there about 2 hours. It got pretty crowded pretty fast. It really is a spectacular place. I was most impressed with the ocean exhibit with the giant manta rays and whale sharks.The beluga whales were pretty entertaining. One (Rico) kept swimming up to the glass smiling at the crowd.

Rico

I was a bit disturbed by the preserved giant squid under glass; that the mascot is named "Deepo," in a not-very-subtle reference to, I'm sure, the aquarium's biggest sponsor; and also at how some adults were behaving at the sting ray touch pool, but what can you do.

Mary Lawton seemed interested in some giant grouper and the beluga whales, but she mostly wanted to watch people. There is so much for kids to do there, that I'm sure she'll be running wild in a few years.

Passed out. Notice foot propped up on toy.

Talking to another mom.

We've already planned to return, next time with a picnic to eat on the gorgeous grounds between the aquarium and World of Coke. Thanks, Jan and Bruce!