After the big race we all headed back to our house to have a little rest and clean up. However, once Benny woke up from his nap Bob and I's legs actually felt like they could move again, so we decided to head out and enjoy the Outer Banks while we had the chance. This time, we wanted to check out a lighthouse. After all, what it a visit to the Outer Banks without a stop at a lighthouse. So, we headed down to Bodie Island lighthouse just down the road. Unfortunately it was closed and the air around it was somehow filled with little mosquitoes or flies, so we didn't stay long. Regardless, the boys really did like seeing it and running around at the base. After that we had a great dinner at a local seafood place and headed home for the wine, ice cream, and sleep that was waiting for us there.
The next day, we unfortunately had to go home. However, before we did, we had one last stop to make. Since we have a membership to the zoo, it also gives us access to all of the NC aquariums, and there was one about a miles away from our little house where we were staying. Bob and Liz headed on home and we headed on over to see some fishies! The place was pretty deserted so it was nice to basically have it to ourselves. Evan loved the room where he could "rescue" some plastic turtles, fix their wounds, and return them to the ocean. Ian's favorite was definitely the huge shark in the floor to ceiling aquarium complete with scuba divers answering audience questions. Benny, of course, liked the turtles as well as frogs. I have to say my favorite was the huge green moray eel that we saw peeking out of a log. We had a great time, and it was the perfect way to finish a wonderful weekend!
1. Evan and Ben watch some fish
2. Oh wait, here are the real fish
3. Evan watches the turtles
4. Turtle riding
5. This is fun!
1 comment:
So cute. Glad you all had a great time. Love, Mommie Dearest
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