San Diego - Seaworld

SanDiego was another blip on my radar that had to be marked and photographed. The opportunity presented itself Saturday when Yogesh proffered to take me there. His homely parents joined us on the trip to SeaWorld, which was our destination for the day. Its a two hour drive from where I live and the journey was a rather quick one. We grabbed a home made 'aloo paratha' to satisfy our cravings for the moment and made along.


We did the scene for a day - its wholesome fun for the entire family, especially kids. For me, to touch the dolphins was what i cherished most. They feel like smooth but dry rubber and they loved being caressed. It was too precious a moment to capture on film, so my minds eye has the snap.However, this is of one of the little beauties at the scene.


Shamu's show was the most definitive of where the US stands in terms of showbiz. A dollop of patriotic ferver by giving an ovation to families of US troops and an add sponsored by Budweiser during the show to thank US troops . The added bonus were adverts in all toilets encouraging people to drink Budweiser and not Miller so that "your dollar stays with us"?!!!! So much for patriotism.
However, the show was rather cool. With histrionics and stunts that leave you thrilled....

Comparatively the dolphin show was not that grand, but more direct. The dolphins were the stars here and the trainers did a real good job with a good story line.
But for the "piece de resistance" it was the Pets Rule show that won my heart. Completely dominated by pet animals, brilliantly choreographed, and superbly executed.

The various aquariums and viewing galleries were also decent. Similar to the Seaworld in Sentosa, Singapore but not better.
All in all a wholesome day spent well :)