We got on the bus on Wednesday morning and arrived in San Diego in time for supper at Seaport Village. It was the first time seeing the ocean for some of the kids. The next morning we visited the beach briefly (with strict orders not to get wet!) and then spent most of the rest of the day at Sea World. The kids were all looking forward to the roller coasters and souvenirs, but we had instructions to see some specific exhibits and shows too. This was supposed to be an educational trip after all!
There's lots to see at Sea World and I think we saw most of it. Including the Orca show.
Paxton in the shark tube.
Paxton got up the nerve to ride one of the coasters too, so he was pretty proud of that.
After Sea World we all got on a fishing boat for a short ride out to the inlet of San Diego bay and back. The biologist on board had the kids help pull up a net and then explained some of the critters that they caught. She also had some specimens in live tanks that they could look at and feel and once we got out to the ocean we got a chance to see a grey whale come up for breath a few times.
After the boat ride we had pizza and a bonfire and then 32 kids and most of the adults were very ready for bed.
On Friday we ate breakfast in the park in La Jolla and walked down to Seal Beach. We learned that sea lions can walk on their flippers, but seals just flop around on their bellies. Most of the seals on this beach were sleeping.
The last stop of the trip was to the Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Fascinating.
We returned home Friday night and as I was tucking an exhausted little boy into bed Paxton said, "Thanks for going on my trip with me Daddy."
You're welcome buddy.
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