The U.S.S. Constitution is the oldest commissioned war ship still afloat. It is undergoing restoration at the moment but we still got to go in and see everything. We took the Ferry back to downtown and this is the view of the bridge at sunset.We did a bus tour today that took us all around the town and talked about the history, and special places around town. We drove past the movie set where Tom Cruise is filming right now!
We also went to the New England Aquarium. We arrived at feeding time so we watched them feed the penguins, and then saw the divers in the big tank feeding all the other fish, sharks, turtles, etc. We watched her feed shrimp to a Manta Ray that was bigger than her. She fed him up against the glass and he vacuumed the shrimp into his mouth. It was really cool to see! Myrtle the turtle was my favourite!
There were lots of great things to see, but the Monterrey Bay Aquarium is still the best one we have been to!
We also went to the Science Centre. They had a really good demonstration on electricity (even fits in with Rianna's grade 5 curriculum!) There were a few classes doing sleepovers there that night so we were a little out numbered. That was the end of a very long day and so we were pretty tired and not wanting to deal with kids (waaaay too much like school)
I love turtles!! So cool, too bad about all the snotty school kids, more people should home school or schools should keep their kids in classrooms so those travelling can enjoy the tours in peace.Wouldn't it be great to be like the Emir of Qatar, the roads shut down when he drives, wherever he goes, it's private, no public allowed. I think that should happen for me, and you guys - agree?
ReplyDeleteSounds like too much fun, how will you ever get back to the mundane life that Calgary has to offer?
was Cheers set in Boston? If so, please go and have a pint on me - you can leave the kids in the truck like the Indians at the Casino (is that politically incorrect?)