Cali Vacation 2007: Day 6

Friday was our last day in California. Everyone else had to leave at noon, but our flight wasn't until 9 pm. We had a leisurely morning packing up our stuff and watching TV while Emma napped. Then we headed to Monterey. Our first stop was the aquarium (Dave is a fish aficionado). Emma liked the parts that were outside, though she was wary of the exhibits with low lighting, so we didn't stick around too long. Like the zoo, I think she had more fun watching all of the people than the animals.

Next we went to the wharf and took a short cruise around the bay, where we saw otters, sea lions, harbor seals, and fish in a kelp forest. Emma, of course, loved the boat. It was nice and tame for us, but when she's old enough I'd like to try a whale watch. We ended the day with a late lunch/early dinner. Emma had her first taste of bread, which she quite enjoyed. Then we headed to the airport so Emma could roll around on the floor for a while (don't worry, I had a blanket) before the red eye flight. She slept through it, though Dave and I spent the next day in a daze.

It was a great vacation and a wonderful time with our family.


Otters at the aquarium.


Dave and Emma on the boat.


This sea lion seemed to be waiting for us under a pier.


More sea lions. Check out the big guy on the left, compared to the others on the right.


A jetty with sea birds and sea lions.