An impromptu trip to the Zoo

One Thursday in April, Sabrina got on the bus as usual and then the adventures began.  There was a beeping object found in the trash outside the front door of her school.  So all the busses were rerouted to the middle school, the bomb squad was called, and tests were sent to all parents.  After about an hour it was decided to cancel school, so I picked up Sabrina and we went to the Indianapolis Zoo.    Some of the animals were very active. The Orangutangs were climbing, the bear swimming, and the elephants splashing water.  Sabrina even got up the nerve to touch a ray. It was a fun Mother/Daughter outing.

 

An unusually warm (although not balmy) Sunday in March we took a family trip to the park.  I loved the silhouette pictures taken on top of the hill.  We had some good family time.

 

Cruising the Caribbean: Part V

 Cozumel, Mexico

February 23, 2023

Our main outing was swimming with the dolphins at Dolphinarium. It was fun to swim belly to belly, receive a kiss, and shake hands.

Before we took our dolphin excursion we spent time relaxing on board and exploring the marketplace.  

On our way back to the boat we took time to get a family picture, Louis our Cruise director photo bombed one of them.

The boys having fun at dinner!!

Cruising the Caribbean: Part IV

 Belize City, Belize

February 22, 2023

The day started with a bus ride through Belize City and the surrounding countryside.  The guides spoke the entire time telling us history and stories.  We then took a boat down the river to get to our destination, the Lamania Mayan Ruins.

Lamanai Mayan Ruins

Mask temple we were able to climb and explore.  It was interesting to hear some of the theories of what different symbols meant.

The Jaguar Temple

Belize's National Flower the Black Orchid

Our final stop was having a yummy lunch.  The beans and rice were very good.

I of course had to get my flower pictures.  Unfortunately a cactus poked me when I was reaching for one of these gorgeous flower pictures and it left quite the bruise.

Heading back to the water taxi back to the boat.  Belize is surrounded by a reef that does not allow the big ships in, so we had to be shuttled both ways.  It was quite choppy.