We are not usually drawn to performing fish or such in aquariums but CT’s on the waterfront is worth the exception. Shoals of school kids are here so it’s busy, loud and jumping but easy to visit the 2 story building with a great walkthrough tunnel surrounded by huge rays (closer than we’ve ever been able to dive), turtles and lovely fish. Separate tanks specialize in tropical and jellyfish. Some of the kids are entranced when I teach them to say the name of the triggerfish - humuhumunukunukuapuaa! We snorkeled with them just a couple of months ago in Maui! A diver feeds the rays and we learn lots about things we have taken for granted in the ocean all these years. The top floor has a penguin display, and as usual the rockhoppers just make you smile with their higglypiggly hairdos. Better still, we get the SA seniors rate!
Hot and stifling outside, we retire to Mitchells for more local beers, Ted tries a Malay lamb curry and I have squid tentacles with remoulade and squid strips. The grocery store at the waterfront is great - not what you would expect in the middle of a tourist trap area, and we pick up a cool bag for future picnics. Also a great bakery for Portuguese custard tarts and croissants for morning coffee.
Hot and stifling outside, we retire to Mitchells for more local beers, Ted tries a Malay lamb curry and I have squid tentacles with remoulade and squid strips. The grocery store at the waterfront is great - not what you would expect in the middle of a tourist trap area, and we pick up a cool bag for future picnics. Also a great bakery for Portuguese custard tarts and croissants for morning coffee.
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