We went to the North Carolina Zoo today. It is crazy big. We went to Africa and by the time we arrived it North America we were pooped. Yes, you read that right we had to walk from Africa to North America. Okay, maybe that's just how they name the separate areas, but they really are quite spread out. The animals have plenty of space to roam and so they can be quite far from the fence that you walk by. It was really cool though. What wasn't cool was the temperature. It was in the mid 80's. That's getting a tad hot. Last week I was in snow and today I was frying. Walking in that kind of heat is tiring especially when the kids are whining. All the kids are a little on the tired side by this time. There were a few emotional moments today. There were a lot of people as well since it was warm and it is spring break here. Still, I'm so glad we went because I love looking at animals I don't usually get to see.
Since we were hot and tired we skipped most of North America. On the way home the Westbrooks picked up pizza from Little Italy. It was really yummy.
I finally finished my book today. It was so good. I loved it. I was reading the last Fablehaven book. It was intense and way more than I could have imagined. So fun.
Haiku for today:
Steaming heat, burn, burn.
Must remember the sunblock.
Sticky, sweaty, hot.
4 comments:
Ah the joys of a zoo on a hot day. It is true that cousin time is very special time. I remember I only saw my Utah cousins once a year or sometimes only every other year but it was just neat when we could get together. Like seeing a version of myself if I had lived somewhere else. And I totally remember a cousin in Tennessee who I only met once! But family is family and so it just matters more.
I am so glad for the cousins. These memories will be precious. I guess you know we have snow here. Just a skiff this morning but a real storm yesterday. Thank goodness it is temporary. I think 80 would be a tough transition though. Kim's family is here today. More fun. Oh yes, Amy and Dale are moving into a better house five minutes from the farm. They are SO excited.
I love that pass you have that you can go to zoos and museums outside of your state. We are going to the zoo when we go to Colorado in May. Maybe it would be worth the pass, they have an amazing children's museum too. Let me know about it!
Aww...It sounds like you are having SO much fun. Soak up some of that sun for me. I am so happy that you get to chill and read and just have a great time. See...all that driving...totally worth it!
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