I lived along the Gulf coast for several years, in a city with amazing seafood and a renowned aquarium. Fishing is an industry there, not just for sport. More about the city is coming on Letter V day.
As you walk through, you can go under the tanks and see all kinds of fish varieties swimming above you. My personal favorite is the shark, of course.
You can also see sharks as you walk next to the tanks. These two guys are taking a rest from all that swimming for company.
The aquarium draws tourism to the city. It's one of the best I've seen. At the entrance, a sculpture of dolphins in motion greets people.
At my favorite neighborhood restaurant, La Palapa Perea, the shark is front and center. Can you see it?
And another one painted on the wall. This guy looks like Bruce from Finding Nemo.
The menu at this restaurant is amazing. When I have guests visiting, it's a big favorite. Breakfast, lunch or dinner--it's all delicious at the Shark Restaurant, as my young grandson named it.
Lovely family times 💕
ReplyDeleteSharks are so beautiful! @samanthabwriter from
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Well, now, I'm hungry.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet kids of all ages love those wall murals!
ReplyDeleteI've seen them at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and was also surprised they had an aquarium like that at the hotel I stayed at in Las Vegas a few years back. So nice to see sharks safely. I agree with Samantha, they are beautiful creatures, well-designed for their environments.
ReplyDeleteSafely confined is how I like to see them. Otherwise, they scare me to death.
DeleteShark Week is popular for a reason...
ReplyDeleteCan't share your enthusiasm about sharks. I know it's because we humans get in their way but they are a constant threat here on the coast in Australia.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I can imagine. Yikes.
DeleteI feel a wee bit guilty eating animals, but less so when it comes to sharks. I'm surprised they are your favorite... I just can't look at a shark's face and find anything to relate to. 🦈
ReplyDeleteWell, the sharks are my favorite only at the aquarium. In real life, my favorite fish to see is koi in a pond. Definitely not sharks in their natural habitat.
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