Oceanography

The 5th grade students at Peyton's school have the option of going on the Oceanography trip to San Diego. Peyton wanted to go so badly but it was expensive and I didn't want her to go without a parent. So Ryan's mom generously offered to help pay for Peyton to go so her hopes wouldn't be dashed. I was the chosen parent to accompany her so we set off on an 8 hour bus ride to San Diego. It was a very long ride especially being pregnant and not having a lot of leg room to stretch out but we made it there around midnight. The next day we got up very early and took the bus to the marina for a 3 hour boat ride. Here is the only picture I am in during the trip and of course we took it ourselves.

The boat ride was very educational and luckily I didn't get motion sickness. Peyton was able to help pull up the net that was dropped to see what sea creatures were at the bottom of the ocean.
We saw lots of dolphins swimming in the ocean and that was Peyton's favorite part. It is amazing watching them swim in their natural habitat.
We also saw lots of sea lions.
Later that day we went to Sea World to learn about sea animals and to ride on Journey to Atlantis.
Of course we went to the Shamu show and I made Peyton wear a poncho so she wouldn't get soaking wet if we got splashed. We really lucked out and everyone to the left of us got soaked and I didn't even get a drop on me.
The next day we went to the Scripps Aquarium. Here is a statue that is out in front. It was huge and amazing.
Here is Peyton's group getting eaten by a shark.
The beautiful view of the ocean we had at the aquarium.
Peyton learned about lots of animals and even got to touch a few. Here she is touching a star fish.
We left to go back home after the aquarium and luckily the drive back didn't take as long and wasn't as terrible because I got a whole row to myself. Peyton had a great time and was so grateful she got to go. Thanks Grandma Ferrell for making it possible.