No, I did not get to play centre court on the opening day of Wimbledon yesterday....but when I was about 8 years old I got a comic book on holiday that was all about the Killer Whales in SeaWorld, San Diego. For the last 34 years or so I have really wanted to go there....today we did.
We had heard mixed reports about SeaWorld but I was determined to go.
Well, after over 14 hours there I think I can say we really enjoyed ourselves - despite the astronomoical cost.
The animal shows are really something, we have just seen stunning performances by:
- 4 killer whales
- loads of dolphins
- lots of seals
- an Otter
- 50 dogs
- quite a few cats
- 2 pigs
- a kangaroo
- 2 emu's
- a few talented humans
The Killer Whales were the highlight for me. They are huge animals and seeing the flip out of the water - all in perfect time to the music - is quite something. We saw the Killer Whale show twice - the last time at 9:30pm which was like a Rock Concert with fireworks at the end.
The opening of the Killer Whale show was really good - a 3 minute video of a little girl ends with her turning round as the music reaches a crescendo and a huge Killer Whale bursts out of the water. I could not co-ordinate our kids that well - never mind 8 tonne animal.
Emma liked the Seal show - was quite funny and well put together.
The Pet show was a surprise. Performing pigs, cats, Kangaroos, Emu's joined the many dogs doing tricks on stage - really well done.
As well as Animal shows SeaWorld has quite a few 'rides' and other attractions. James loved the rollercoaster and other rides - most of which you get VERY wet on. Olivia hates scary rides but I convinced her the rollercoaster was OK and I'd hold her hand. Well at the end when I looked at Olivia and she was crying and shaking with fear I felt kinda bad.....I don't think she'll trust my judgement at Disney Land later this week.
So a huge day. 14 hours at a Theme Park is very hard work....
We are planning a relaxing day tomorrow exploring San Diego.
Ken
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