Sunday, June 8, 2008

The San Diego Zoo

We spent the day at the San Diego Zoo. I am exhausted. But it was worth it. Enjoy the pictures. You can see all of them at the on-line album here.
I enjoyed the entire day but the Pandas and the Great Apes were most impressive.






























































I thought this sign went along with the Merecats - They remind me of Bailey















































Long lines










































You meet the nicest people on these trips.





























I was reminded of this story. Prepare to groan

There was a man in England who was considered by all to be the world's foremost authority on tea. One day he was chatting with a friend of his that had just returned from a trip to Australia. This friend told him that he had heard of a tea brewed in a small town in the Outback named Mercy. The connoisseur scoffed at him, stating that no tea came out of the Outback, because there was no way to grow it.
"Oh, it doesn't come from leaves," remarked his friend, "they brew it from Koala fur."
This so intrigued the expert that he booked a flight to Australia the next day. After his arrival, he hired a guide to take him deep into the Outback to the town of Mercy. Once in town, he found the only pub, and ordered a cup of the mysterious beverage.
The cup was placed before him. He spent many moments noting the color, the aroma, and the viscosity. He took a small sip. It was good! He then followed with a big mouthful, and was suddenly gagging and spitting, clutching at his mouth.
"What is this?" he exclaimed, holding up a handful of what appeared to be short, coarse threads.
"Oh, that's Koala fur," replied the bartender.
"You mean to tell me that you don't strain out the fur?" asked the expert, incredulous.
"Of course not," replied the bartender, "The Koala tea of Mercy is not strained!"




























Three Elephantees (Yeah, I know! Humor me.)





























I was told about the Biodiversity of the plants and their worth. It seems the plants at the zoo are worth more than the animals.














We went back to Old Town and ate at a great Mexican Restaurant. Perfect ending of a beautiful trip. tomorrow I return. ARTYRL, Big Hugs j




2 comments:

Ur-spo said...

good photos
bad joke.

Dianne said...

I can't see a panda without thinking of Craig! were the panda's 'doing it' LOL

great photos, safe trip home.