Off the mountain

Aaarghhh! Enough of this "beautiful" weather...we needed to get out of Tahoe and go where we didn't have to think about snow (or lack thereof).


Off for a quick visit to the Bay Area to see Takemi and the sights and sounds amicable to a 16 month old!


Pier 39 - perfect weather, and fun to wander aimlessly!

We hit up the Aquarium of the Bay and Kenzo loved it! 

An audible "wow" escaped his lips as we turned the corner and saw the awesome jellyfish tanks!

 Cool tunnel with fish all around us!

All these fish are found in the bay.

Giant bass...

 Leopard shark and rays...

 Kenzo got to be part of the exhibit!

This exhibit allows you to touch the rays and small sharks. I'm sure, however, it did not allow small toddlers in it!

The next day - also sunny, warm, and fog free - we went to the SF Zoo!

The grizzly bear exhibit was amazing and we got there in time to watch the sister bears go fishing in their pond! It was a very up close and personal experience! 

 Um yeah, just a little bigger than our Tahoe bears...!

A great view of the giraffe eating some breakfast. She was beautiful with the longest eyelashes ever!

Oops, out of order....


Watching the sea lions at Pier 39.

 Uncle Tak!

 Having a GREAT time at the zoo!

 Not real.

I remember the goats at the Oakland zoo, and how aggressively they would come up to people to get fed. Not the case here, as these goats were lounging in the sun, getting brushed, and patiently waiting for people to come and give them some food. Super gentle and sweet - what a life!

Kenzo horsing around with Uncle Tak and Rocko.








....and we came home to no snow.