Day out with kids continues . . .

For this little note, I'll be the salesman for the aquarium. This view is taken from the opposite end. It is gorgeous, color and architect. I am really surprise about the other area of NJ. I guess it's like NY or any other states, if you have not been there; you don't know what you are missing. Although I have to post a bit of info that is not true to the pictures. You have be warned. If you have been to NY aquarium, it's lot like that; I would be a bit on the nervous side if walking around the area by myself.

O-kay, back to the salesman side. The aquarium area is pretty scenic. Lot like NY city hall area except less people. Very easy and accessible park lot right across aquarium, it's $9 for parking if you are interest. The price for the aquarium is approx. $19 for adults and $15 for kids 2 and up, obviously Free for 2 and under.

Here is a great view of the clock tower. Almost prison like, I guess that is reason I took this shot. I will be posting a bit more pictures of the area and, of course the aquarium. Oh, in case I fail to mention, you can bring your own food. There is a cafeteria inside and it's "mucho" expensive. If I only knew, I could have save $30 on 2 kids meal and philly cheesesteak. I know what you are thinking, $30???? Next, was it a good Philly Cheesesteak you may asked. Absolutely... how can I put this nicely, NO! It was terrible. Brings back memory of high school cafeteria food. The mini nuggets was too bad, I had to snatch a couple of pieces from my kids. I was really desperate after a bad cheesesteak. I needed the pick me up nuggets. Smiled.

Look at that fish, Joseph said. Sarah can attest that is a nice looking fish. Paul on the hand, thinking what fish? I could bearly reach.

If my memory don't escape, it some sort of tropical silver fish. Anyways, let's move on. Shall we.

Almost my favorite part of the whole trip. I have alway been a "chicken" at touching these sea

animals. This time, I have to show my kids I am the tough man on campus and after much assurance from the person stating that these little sharks do not bit. I quickly grab one by the tail, swing it around and toss it back to the water...Nah...just to see you are still with me. We are only allow to touch it with two fingers on any part of the body. Take a wild guess which part I quickly touch...I know you would would think the tail, right? C'mon give me some credit here..acutally I did touch middle of the body close to the tail. So it's not the tail. Oh, ye of little faith.

I cannot resist this one. It speaks for itself. I was a bit disappointed that I didn't catch anyone getting a dosage of the warning. Although I did see a lady standing there for 3 minutes. Yes, I was counting, but there was no bird there.

I finally had to do it, feed one of my kid to the shark, although Joseph may be a bit like the mini chicken nuggets I ate during lunch in comparison to JAWS. Joseph was actually pretty brave on this one, he is the only one willing to step up and take this picture for me. The other two were a mile away, I am guessing having this photo moment right outside the Shark tank didn't really help. I was at least proud for one kid, I guess 1 out of 3 kid enjoyed all the features of the aquarium is not a bad odd.

Oh, how can I leave out the finishing touch of a family photo. The following shot was taken by a professional at the aquarium, I guess that is why she make the funny face after the shot. She looks like she wants a do over. Hmm...wasn't exactly scenic enough where the kids wants stay for a do over.

My first crack at taking a panorama shot. The Fuji S1000fd has the ability of taking 3 shots and combining them into one. I am thinking what better place to try this feature out than at the aquarium. What do you think?