I am nutty about aquariums, just nutty. One of my absolute favorite pastimes is looking at fish – I’d say I have a certain talent for the observation of marine life. “Oh! My! GOD! Will you LOOK AT THAT!” See, clearly, I’m a real life prodigy.
When our recent house guests suggested they might like to visit the recently remodeled Seattle Aquairum, I was just about giddy with excitement. Last time we were there was about a year ago, maybe a little longer.… continued…
It probably would have gone better for them if I’d called first. Then, I’d have had a date with the education coordinator and the two desk people and the nice guy who feeds the fish wouldn’t have been put on the spot like that. But since I hadn’t called, it was more of a spot check. And the Florida Aquarium failed.
For the record, I did enjoy the aquarium rather a lot. The tanks were pretty, the fish looked healthy and happy and active, and the earnest young people tending the exhibits were able to answer all my pesky questions.… continued…
