Aquarium

Last week we got to spend a couple of days in Monterey Bay. It was hard to pull out our jackets when we left Atascadero and it was 80 degrees- but when we got to Monterey it was 60, overcast and windy- yuck! Didn't stop us from going down to check out fisherman's wharf (where Wes got to hold a real fish right out of the bay!), had the best clam-chowder-ever at a local's only place called Sandbar Cafe, and listen to some street performers on Canary Row. We ended the night in the hotel hot tub- a highlight for the the entire Thomas family.

The next day we visited the Aquarium and got to experience the deep sea with our son...so precious to watch him take in a whole new world. His favorites were the otter tank, the (creepy) eels, the sardine that swim in a circle above your head, the big wave that crashes over you (see pic below), the touch pools and of course the indoor playground!

It was a blast and I totally recommend going at this age (18 months) and you can definitely squeeze a lot before afternoon nap.