Bode and Ashley were in Florida for five days. Amazingly, I survived, but it was a little boring without the two of them. I did catch up on sleep and my lazing around, as it was nice to not have to pick up after someone and help them get ready (I'm talking about Ashley--Bode is pretty self-sufficient :-)
On their first day in Florida, they went to the Gulfarium, which is a Sea-World-esque place (minus the orcas) on the beach. Ashely said the Gulfarium received a bunch of money after the BP oil spill, so they have been able to update their facilities. Here is a picture of the interior.
They saw alligators
and penguins (from Africa, not the Arctic kind)
sting-rays, little sharks, and, of course, the dolphin show.
The highlight (in Bode's eyes) was probably when Uncle Jason bought him some popcorn--the kid loves the stuff.
The whole group also tried checking out the scenery using one of those fancy land telescopes, but it appears Bode was hogging the eye-piece.
They also stopped for a quick picture with Nana (Bode, you need to smile more if you are going to get a piece of that inheritance).
The trip wouldn't have been a success without a picture of Bode in a clam.
All in all, the Gulfarium was a smashingly good time.
After seeing the animals swimming in the water, it was only a matter of time before Bode wanted to get in the ocean. Air temperature was in the 70's - 80's, while the water temperature was probably near 70. Any bets on whether Ashley was swimming with him? Stay tuned...
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