Aqua Adventures

The other week we went to the Seattle Aquarium. Something I haven't done in probably ten years, but it was really fun! It's crazy how much some things can make you feel so old, though. In a sea of little kids and families, we did feel a little out of place--we didn't care though, we were there for this: :D


and these guys...




This guy was a highlight-


So were these-


I found Nemo!


and...





the 'touching tank':



These fish made made  me think of snorkeling in Hawaii or Cabo!



The aquarium is set up like a maze. One of the rooms is a glassed-in dome that makes you feel like you are underwater. Fish and eels...and sharks, oh my!


Check out that sting ray!


I think we all spend so much time getting wrapped up into our everyday lives, what needs to be done, to-do lists, workouts, etc. It was nice to do something spontaneous and fun like this! It was such a gorgeous day in Seattle, too. Although there has been some crazy weather across the country recently, Seattle has seemed to relatively warm and sunny.




After the Aquarium we spent a few hours walking through Pike Place Market, shopping and spending our Christmas gift cards. When we had worked up an appetite for dinner, we met up at a local seafood restaraunt, Anthonys. It did seem a little sad to be feasting on Nemo and his friends after the aquarium, but when in Rome Seattle, right? Plus, I had never been there and was dying to try it!

Anthony's is located right on the water, actually just a few doors down from the Aquarium and has an expansive menu. Here's the view from our table--gorgeous!
 
We shared some ahi tuna 'nacho' appetizers and oysters, and the delicious bread basket they brought. For my meal, I ordered the seafood chop salad with scallops and prawns. Everyone loved their meals--everything was delicious!

Aquarium + Seafood = a great afternoon! :D