Curious and Clever

I've never really thought that much about sea lions.  Most people probably haven't- I just realized how ridiculous that first statement sounds.  Sea lions are one of those animals that I feel most people are basically familiar with.  They know what they look like (not a lion) and that, well, they kive in the sea.  Cool.  Sea lions.  I have seen them before, at zoos and stuff, but I was never particularly fascinated by them.  They were playful, but not as little and cuddly as the otters, or as vocal as the dolphins, so they slid into the back of my mind as just another animal.  

But... at Sea World... I was just fascinated.  Danny actually had to pull me away at one point, because if I stayed and just watched them, jaw-on-floor, any longer, we wouldn't get to see everything we wanted to see before the park closed.  These sea lions were so.  cute.  Some were massive, like a giant male with a brand in his back, probably from another zoo, seeing as he was the only one.  Then there were babies too!  I was just impressed in every possible way.  They were friendly as well!  They came right up to the edge of the pool as we walked up, and were making eyes at us.  

This one, in particular seemed to like me, he followed me as I walked around the tank, looking up at me with his big brown eyes.  He had that appearance of being very wise, knowing, intelligent.  Yet though he had intelligence, still optimistic, and wanting to be my friend.  I'm in love (sorry Danny).

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Splash

This logflume, which is called The Atlantis, or something like that, was so pretty.  It was kind of Arabian themed with an Aquatic Twist, like Princess Jasmine as a mermaid.  Or at least, I could have definitely seen her hanging out in that kind of architecture.  The ride actually seemed kind of lame, it was one not particularly large drop.  We didn't ride it.  But, the overall look?  Rad.  

San Antonio, Texas, USA

The Crowd

 

When we first arrived at Sea World, we were shocked by how few people were in the park.  Granted, it was a thursday, not a weekend, and many of the schools in the area had just started, but it was a lovely day outside, and well, we just expected it to be really crowded.  Oh, and we had initially planned to show up around ten when it opened, but didn't end up making it there til more like eleven thirty, because I was a little bit slow getting ready and then, we missed our exit.  Anywho, it looked like there was pretty much no one there.  One of the first things we did was go and get some lunch in one of the restaurants.  As we were digging into our massive and totally delicious taco salad bowl (one of those ones with the shell and everything) a huge group of people started coming our way.  What I mean by huge, is the size of the town where I grew up.  Turns out that everyone had been in the Shamu show since we had arrived at  the park.  Here they are!

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Pastel Playground

As I said in the last post, I went to Sea World on my birthday with Danny.  Everything was so happy, the people, the decorations, the playful sea lions (more to come on that).  The main atraction was obviously the aquatic life, but the overall decoration of the place was rather lovely.  Since it's in San Antonio, a lot of the plants are more desert standards.  Being from the Northeastern United States, that looks pretty foreign.  Add onto that Florida pastel buildings and statues... and the whole place looks  kitchy and fun.  This playground is a pretty decent indication of the feel of the place.

San Antonio, Texas, USA

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Enjoy the Ride

Probably the most epic looking amusement park ride ever, right?  At least I think so.  Wow, I love roller coasters and crazy thrill rides like that, but this almost looks terrifying- yet, gorgeous at the same time.  I didn't ride it the day I took this photograph, because we were all trying to save money, but next time I go to Coney Island, which will probably be in just a couple weeks, I have promised myself that I am going to try this.  The people look like they're flying!! 

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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Courtyard

A Park

Bratislava, Slovakia

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Budding Berries

Red Raspberry Bushes

West Grove, Pennsylvania, USA

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Creepy Carnival

On the Island of Djurgarden
Stockholm, Sweden