Saturday, June 4, 2011

Down to Monterey

Okay. So now we're on to day three. I am getting way way behind in posting our trip pictures- see, we have a DSLR an iphone and a film camera and it' been quite the process sorting through them all.

After that awful stay in that hellishly overpriced hotel, and the afternoon in the city had drawn to a close, we decided to stay in a Best Western 40 minutes south to lessen our trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in the morning. I have this compulsion on trips to unpack all my clothes in any hotel we stay in and hang them up in the closet,and since the last hotel didn't accommodate, Ryan made fun of me as I feverishly unzipped the suitcase and hung up my dresses as soon as we got into our new room.

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my vacation babies

It was still quite a drive to the aquarium, so we didn't get there until the afternoon, but it was still so fun and a lovely day by the coast.

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The CUTEST lil sea turtles <3 IMG_4274

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BABY baby seahorses!

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Touch Pools!

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I sincerely hope people get this reference- otherwise I look mildly insane.

The Aquarium was fun with lots of pretty pretty exhibits! I took way more videos than pictures, so those, which take a lot of time, will come later.

By the aquarium we found a magical place called Candy World, where you get a little woven basket and fill it with individual candies and pay by the pound. SO fun! we got an amazing assortment of salter water taffies, including guava, passionfruit, chocolate chip cookie, and mocha!

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Posted by Kitsune-kun at 3:09 PM

13 comments:

  1. TheresaJune 4, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    You are too cute with all your dresses! Ah, it looks you all are having tons of fun. Fantastic pictures! Can't wait to see the videos later. xx

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  2. squidwordJune 4, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    very beautiful pictures dear!! i adore your dress!!
    http://mychoicesaremystyle.blogspot.com/

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  3. KellieJune 4, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Oh my gosh, I think I've been to Candy World! I remember going to a MASSIVE candy shop just like that after going to the aquarium when I was little, so I bet it's the same one! How cool!
    And hehe, Free Willy reference, right? :D

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  4. f i o n a (miss.tea)June 4, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    ooh the jellyfish looks so transcendent and spooky but yummmmm candy world! i like your yellow-striped sun dress :) misstea & co.

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  5. UnknownJune 4, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    aww the aquarium! Awesome photos! And this candy world looks freaking amazing! Your dress is also super pretty!

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  6. BetsJune 4, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    We love the aquarium. :) Wanted to go to one of their slumber parties, but decided that probably wouldn't be nearly as fun as it sounds since I'll be gigantically pregnant. :P
    Looks like you planned an amazing trip!

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  7. kiran sawhneyJune 5, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    I love your blog and I was wondering if you would be interested in following each others blogs?
    http://dreamfit.blogspot.com

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  8. UnknownJune 5, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Thanks for your comment!
    These pictures are great!
    Thanks for the follow,too :D

    xoxo

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  9. GoodFrameofMindJune 5, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Looks like a fun trip - I love the picture of you two in front of the tank!

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  10. HollyDollyJune 5, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    These are adorable! I love the aquarium - we visit the New England Aquarium often :)

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  11. ElanorJune 5, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    your dress is SO cute! where do you find all your vintage dresses?! (maybe it's not vintage...? but it's lovely.)

    i haven't been to the monterrey bay aquarium in years! maybe i'll go this summer. looks fun!!
    x

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  12. Vale ♥June 5, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    What a beautiful and fun post =) I am a sucker for all things japanese, especially kawaii stuff such as Rilakkuma, Hello Kitty, Keroppi and so on ! If you want we could follow each other ! Let me know =) Kisses

    Fashion and Cookies

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  13. Heather, 29 SkirtsJune 7, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Cool photos of the aquarium and Candy World! My husband and I visited that candy shop, too, after we went to the Monterey aquarium a couple years ago...now I want some salt water taffy! That place had the best selection. Oh, and in response to your question about where I live: Pasadena, near Los Angeles. I visit a lot of different thrift stores because, well, there are a lot of them around with the large population in this area.

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