December Challenge Day 26 and 27

Day 26 and 27 - Post Christmas Happenings

Yesterday the family and I went to the Dolphin Research Center about an hour south in Grassy Key. It is a great place that uses all the money they earn to maintain the home they've created for these animals.  I've always thought dolphins were pretty cool and am fairly certain I could have been one in another life. It's amazing to see how they communicate and learn from the trainers that work there. 

But first there were GIANT iguanas. Everywhere. 

Why hello there friend. . . 

Just keep swimming.

Mama and baby dolphin. The longest dolphin there was 9.5 feet long. Dang.

Does anyone else think this sign is inappropriate? Just read it….

I don't recall why he was making that face but it's priceless.

Ima gitchu.

 Sea lion screams.

Love. 

You can pay extra to swim with the dolphins or have them paint on a t-shirt for you. I would love to swim with them! That's Kaden and my cousin getting a shirt painted by a dolphin named Rainbow ! 

Sunbathing.

Then today I went to lunch alone and it was quite peaceful. This gorgeous butterfly was playing in the bushes next to me. I tried to get some shots of it while eating. When I was done I tried to find it to get some closer shots but it had fluttered away….

<3 JP