365 days of images - - Day 340- Dec 8, 2021 - Linda's Intuitive Images LMH -- Monterey Bay Aquarium Day!

 

Today was a special day, a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  A family favorite!  We started going to the aquarium in the late 80's, when my daughter's, Nicole and Noelle were youngsters.  We have a history and a love affair with the place.  Phil had a job in security there before he had Phil's Auto Repair, I worked in the Gift and Book store until Phil was diagnosed with cancer, Noelle in the cafe.  Our family makes sure to have a visit there anytime we get together.  But I have not been since before Phil died.  The pandemic hit, they had to close.  I have been keeping pretty secluded and away from crowds.  

The aquarium is quiet right now in between the holidays, so I decided to take advantage and visit.

The rush of memories and emotion that came with the visit, took me by surprise.   I love the aquarium! So many wonderful memories..... 

 I'm thrilled they are open again and thank them for the education in conservation that they provide.  

I took a few images while I enjoyed the beauty of the exhibits.

For Phil

Honey, today it hurts, I miss you, the holidays are hard.  Visions of us having lunch together at the aquarium, our times with Ray at the bar in the restaurant, wandering around hand in hand, evenings on the deck, I could feel it all.  I'm doing my best, but I miss you terribly.  You left a big space in all of our hearts.  I miss you! 

Memories from past trips at the aquarium.  Awe Phil, they were the best days ever!

Nicole and Noelle a very long time ago on a visit to the aquarium. 

Meeting Chef Carla Hall, she was doing a book signing.  

Links to my other blogs about the aquarium.

Our visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and a thank you to Noelle

A visit from Chris, Point Lobos, good news from the Dr and to top it off Jack Johnson at Monterey Bay Aquarium

Images of family fun at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Gratitude filled Thanksgiving at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

365 days of images - - Day 89- March 29, 2021 - Linda's Intuitive Images LMH -- Missing the Monterey Bay Aquarium

 

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This morning was gray, the skies were cloudy and there wasn't any sunrise color.  I started my walk on Cannery Row on my way to look for wildlife.  I walked by the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  I have been missing it, it has been closed for over a year because of the corona virus.  Noelle was working at the cafe there right before the pandemic.  Phil worked there in security before he had his auto repair shop.  Nicole taught about plastic alternatives there.  I worked as customer service in the gift and book store before Phil was diagnosed with cancer.  Nicole and I also participated in a arts and crafts show around the holidays in the past.  Not to mention all the family time we spent there just enjoying the beauty of the aquarium.  I can't wait for things to go back to normal or the "new normal".  I miss being able to go and visit, I can't wait to see what the aquarium has in store for us when it reopens.

“Cannery Row in Monterey in California is a poem, a stink, a grating noise, a quality of light, a tone, a habit, a nostalgia, a dream.”
― John Steinbeck, Cannery Row

I saw several sea otters swim by and then I spotted one eating a crab.  Sea otters use a rock to break the shells open, they carry it with them.  This sea otter had the prettiest rock I've seen one carry.

Looking at me upside down.

Grebes have pretty red eyes.

Hanging out under the wharf.

As I walked around the harbor the sun came out.  

For Phil

I miss you!

I'm working hard with Nicole and Noelle.

Nicole is setting up a new website. 

Noelle is making marvelous videos.

I am walking, healing and taking 365 days of images.