I FINALLY uploaded the rest of our pictures from our Columbus Day, GA Aquarium experience! Unfortunately a lot of my pictures did not come out as well as I had hoped. I think I should pull out the user manual from my digi camera and refresh my memory on how to take indoor pictures!
One of my favorite rooms in the GA Aquarium is in the "Tropical Diver" section. It has a huge window with waves that come over head & crash onto a coral reef. The day we were there the waves were turned off so divers could clean the tank. I was disappointed that Ed and Matt didn't have an opportunity to get the entire affect of the waves however it was neat to watch the divers clean off the glass.
Walking through the tunnel
In the "Ocean Voyager" section is a LOOONG tunnel that walks guests through the BIG tank. On one side of the tunnel is a moving floor however, we decided to walk ourselves through.
Waiting for the 3-D movie to start
We decided to pay a little extra to watch the "Deepo's undersea 3D Wonder show" cartoon. Here Matt and Ed wear their 3d glasses (it's a bad picture, but a wonderful memory). The cartoons theme was regarding how humans are responsible for the oceans welfare. And, the special effects made this 3D movie a 4D experience...chairs moved, bubbles floated through the air & water droplets sprinkled on our faces.
Newt Gingrich
As we were waiting for the break period to end, at the "Explorer Touch Pool", Ed said, "That's Newt Gingrich"!! I said, "OMG, no...no way!!" But, as usual, Ed was correct...Newt was feeding the rays and sharks with the help of his Granddaughter (in the picture, that is not his grand daughter, that was an aquarium employee.)
At first I didn't believe Ed, but later I googled Newt and pulled up pictures and sure enough, the lady standing next to us (who was also taking his picture) looked exactly like his wife!! How cool!!
I am Not Afraid!!OMG
Matt & Ed didn't hesitate to put their fingers in the water to "pet" a ray. Matt tried several times to touch a shark, but the sharks preferred to swim just out of reach, deeper than the rays.
All hands in the water, watch your finger tips...I hope the sharks got enough to eat...
this is what they were reaching for...
What Brave Miller Men I have!!
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