Yesterday we made a little get away and met up with Mom and Dad Waggoner in Newport, KY (just across the river from Cincinnati) to visit the Newp*rt Aquarium. Ellie was pretty excited to see her grandparents, get out of town and see something new and fascinating. Her parents were too.
A little tie-in to pop culture always helps... her interest in the turtle perked up when we likened him to "Crush" from 'Nemo'.
Ellie looks little off here because she didn't want to break character. (She was 'Tiger' most of yesterday, which included holding her hands and fingers like claws)
I got a great close-up of his teeth on a second swim over, but decided not to post it here and thus cause anyone (namely myself) bad dreams with recurring visions of his sharp teeth.
The jellyfish room was one of my favorite exhibits...
Ellie couldn't resist checking out the appropriately-designed light fixtures...
A lot of underwater stuff scares me to death. Seriously (I think I watched too many underwater documentaries as a child). The aquarium was really beautiful and I loved the underwater tunnels, though I have to say I was like Els and walked quickly over the portions with glass floors.
To end on a humorous note... here's Els trying her fiercest "Tiger" roar on the larakeet. Thankfully he was more interested in the nectar.
5 comments:
Great pictures Cydil. J and Z would have loved to have joined Ellie on that trip..fun fun fun!
Cydil, I'm so jealous of your photography! Your pictures always come out so beautifully! Glad you all had a great time! :)
Amazing pics. You have an amazing eye. I love the jellyfish room also. I have never seen a display so cool at another aquarium. We have some news on the adoption so I will write soon.
miss you all, give hugs to Els.
laurie
Your picture taking gift is truly amazing!!!! Absolutely beautiful.
Aunt Dianna
Seriously, your pictures are AMAZING. I need lessons from you!!
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