The Zoo!

We had a fabulous time at the Zoo today! Mark, his classmates, and their two generous instructors talked all about the animals in a language we don't speak. Sam and I nodded along... We saw female lions, tigers, a macaque, orang-utans climbing down cables (one was three feet away from Sam, who was unsure what to make of this huge hairy orange creature), giant pandas, an elephant kicking a ball, a hippo, giant tortoises and regular size ones, crocodiles, lots of snakes and lizards, prairie dogs, and birds/chipmunks/yellowjackets (those joined us at lunch).

Watching elephants!

The elephant leaving after kicking/trunking a ball.

Inside the Reptile Discovery Center.

It's important to keep hydrated.

Water was spilled, the little guy begged to get out of the stroller and be allowed to climb every set of stairs he saw, frozen lemonade was shared, and it was an all-around good day. Then we rushed to get our passport pictures taken before the office closed, despite having walked around in the heat while wearing hats all day. Yup, those are some attractive photos. At least I know that I will always look better than my passport, even after 22 hours of travel. Sam is pouting in his; he smiled after the photos were taken.

The day ended with family swim time and settling in to watch the Olympic opening ceremonies. Man, I love summer. :)