Sea World

Life was much easier before we visited Jellystone Park in Tyler, TX.  After Sean’s scare in their pool, he has been reluctant to go near water.  Add in Brian being able to go on roller coasters (unless you want to be covered in puke) and you learn you have limits as to where both kids would be happy.  I decided to take the kids to Sea World in San Antonio (June 22).

One of the many reasons I chose it is the ability to get special tours.  We decided on a Behind the Scenes tour and a Penguin tour.  I was hoping to eat with Shamu but its books waaaaaaay in advance.  Just a hint for the behind the scenes tour, don’t go on 100+ degree days.  It was awful.  One of the many things we learned is that the employees have areas with even less shade than is available in the main park.

Stingrays

We all got a little cranky from the heat.  I was the only one willing to feed a stingray although Brian kept trying to pet them.  Sean was too worried about falling into the water.  We moved onto touching a shark and by this time, I was the only one willing to touch it.  We all enjoyed seeing the dolphins and got to see the trainers do a bit of training (not part of the tour, just good timing).

Penguins!

What we all really enjoyed was the Penguin tour.  It was a bit difficult to hear the tour guide on this one.  Sean was drooping at this point and we were all tired of walking.  The highlight was being able to touch a penguin and get our picture with them.

Next up, visiting a college friend and a movie.