Last Day in Berlin: Aquarium

While Alistair and Ian were racing, Lars and Eliza and I went to the Sea Life Aquarium.   Her teacher had recommended it to me before the vacation, and we had the happy surprise in seeing that our Legoland Cards got us in for FREE:  the right price. :-)

I didn't really know how much I miss living near water until I was inside the aquarium....

Touch Pool with Rays

.....and it made me think of Monterey, too -- Ian and I used to go several times a week then.

....I could have spent a lot longer with the exhibits than any child would think reasonable. 

In fact, Lars was impatient with me not moving more quickly.   I could have watched these seahorses all day.

But, both children liked the elevator tank in the adjoining Radisson Hotel:   

....and the line was short enough .....

....to get us a trip up through the middle....

...and back down again.....

....before we fell over from lack of food.  ;-)

Luckily for us, there was a pizzeria next door.  Eliza and I split one (ham, pecorino & arugula), while Lars felt confident he could handle "Frutti di Mare" all on his own.

I won't share the grisly comments Lars made to his sister about eating the exhibits....