Monday, May 31, 2010

Sea Life at the Florida Aquarium

These pictures were taken when Gina and I visited the Florida Aquarium on May 21, 2010.  Most of these pics are of the sea life, since most of the "human" element was posted in the previous entry.
Here's a snapshot of Ellen Degeneres as Dory, trying to find Nemo.













Is this weird or what?  I believe it's some type of seahorse that looks like a plant!
When I look at this cylinder tank, what  comes to mind is, "Beam me up, Scotty!"
I love the clown fish.
Well, if you're a fan of pink lace . . . 
Captain Cook, looking for Greta.  
Awrk! said Captain Cook.  Awrk!  said Greta.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Florida Aquarium and Downtown St. Pete

On Friday morning Gina and I headed back over to Tampa to visit the Florida Aquarium.  What a fun time!  The only downside was the noise level and running around activity while the school groups were there.  After they left it was nice and peaceful!




This is the drive along Bayshore Blvd. This sidewalk is 4.5 miles in length and is considered one of the world's longest continuous sidewalks.  


This is the Academy of the Holy Names (AHN) on Bayshore.  Two of my daughters attended the AHN in Albany while we were living there.
The Channelside shopping area, right next to the Florida Aquarium.
Standing in the shadow of a GIANT sting ray!
Go Gators!
How cute!
He's giving Gina a kiss . . . 
The lights kept changing colors as the jellyfish were moving around.  I am planning another post on the shots from the Aquarium with more.
Under the sea . . . 
Beam me up Scottie






Ahhhh, what's life in Florida without a pink flamingo?
Candygram . . . 








The downside . . . 


We were in the mood for "vacation tropical" so we went to Cha Cha Coconuts on the Pier in downtown St. Pete.


My citrus chicken with bananas and mangoes.
Gina's pork chop.




Eat your heart out, Aunt Linda!
















Just desserts!!!  










Gotta love those Foster Grants!


Alas, the end to a FUN visit!!!