~ Swimming with the Dolphins
Yesterday we took the grandkids to Sea World in San Diego.
We went to enjoy the sunny San Diego weather along with the trained and very happy sea life.
But mostly we went because Austin and Cody had a date to go swimming with the dolphins.
It was a birthday gift to them from us.
While Kennedy has dreamed of swimming with the dolphins since she was 4 years old, she has yet to reach the requirement of 10 years of age.
So, she got to experience a Dolphin Encounter.
The entire day was filled with awesomeness as you can see from this photo of Austin and his new best friend!
Sea World San Diego
June 24, 2013 โ Nikon D90 70-300mm Nikkor Lens
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Rosey says
What a precious picture!
Cathi says
Thank you Rosey! The grands had a fabulous time. The boys were actually able to ride the dolphin which we were not expecting. It was a delightful surprise!
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
Awe, love this photo, thanks for the linky and have an amazing rest of the week!
Tammi
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Cathi says
Thanks Tammi!
The grands had such a good and memorable time. I’m thinking grandpa and I need to take a swim with the dolphins next. ๐
Hugs,
Cathi
Brandi @Life Between the Tones says
My kids would love this! What a cool experience!
Cathi says
Oh Brandi … I bet your kids would love it! Our grands had such a good time that we (David and I) are thinking we need to go for a swim next! Happy WW!
Jennifer says
Isn’t that a great experience? My husband and I did that before we were kids and found it amazing to be so close to the dolphinsโฆ Perhaps we’ll do it again when my little ones are older ๐
Cathi says
It was a fabulous experience! We’re so glad we took the grands to do it! Next up is going to be us!
orangeheromama says
WOW!!! Great shot! and what an experience!
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Cathi says
It was totally awesome! The boys loved it! ๐
Gracie O says
How wonderful. Great photo
Cathi says
Thanks Gracie! The entire day was awesome. ๐
Sheryl says
We recently did a similar program at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The kids loved it.
Your photo is absolutely gorgeous.
Cathi says
Thank you so much Sheryl! I can’t wait until David and I do it. We’re up next! Happy WW!
Sofia says
Definitely adding this to my bucket list! How awesome is this!?
Cathi says
It was over the top awesome, Sofia!! Next David and I are going to go for the swim. Happy WW!
@PamelaMKramer - A Renaissance Woman says
What a clear shot! It’s great. Thank you for stopping by.
Cathi says
Thanks so much Pamela!! Happy WW!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Seriously the coolest grandparents in the world! That is awesome!
Cathi says
You are so dang sweet Liz! Your take on Grandma will be here before you know it! Hugs!!
Joyce says
I’ve never swum with dolphins. Oh so much to do, and so little time.
Your commentluv doesn’t love me.
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Cathi says
Jump on that bucket list Joyce! ๐
Dang commentluv. I’ll check it out. Happy WW!
Terra Heck says
That’s definitely an experience no kid would ever forget. Looks fun!
Cathi says
So true, Tara! I hope they remember all the fun details to tell their children. Happy WW!
Simply Delicious says
How cool! Happy WW.
Cathi says
Thank you!! Happy WW to you too!!
Heather Walter says
What a great photo and what is sure to be a treasured memory!
Cathi says
A treasured memory for all of us, Heather! With a lot of photos to boot! ๐
Marko @ Travel Photo Blogging says
Great shot! I hope to be able to do this myself one day. People say it is a life-changing experience.
BTW, I can see you shot it with one of the lenses I also own. How do you like it?
Cathi says
Thank so much, Marko! We love our Nikon and the zoom lens is excellent. Perfect for getting up close captures from a distance. Happy WW!
Rhonda @Laugh-Quotes says
What a neat opportunity. Fun!
Cathi says
It was absolutely incredible, Rhonda! A good time had by all. Happy WW!!
Amanda @ the giraffe life says
What a great experience! I still remember swimming with baby sharks years later, and I bet it will be the same for them ๐
Cathi says
Baby sharks, Amanda?!?! Oooooo … you’re much braver then me! I think our older grandson would do that AND our little grand daughter! Happy WW!
Stacy Uncorked says
Awwww! That is so awesome! And that picture is totally frameable! ๐
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Cathi says
Thank so much, Stacey! I’m thinking a canvas print for his bedroom. ๐
Anne says
Looks like an amazing experience!
Cathi says
It was totally amazing, Ann. I’m anxious to do it now! Happy WW!
Katherine G says
Wow!!! I am sure they will remember this moment for years to come.
Cathi says
It might have to become a summer tradition, Katherine! ๐ Happy WW!
Michele says
Not only did they swim with them but they got to ride them! WOW nice.
Cathi says
They did get to ride the dolphin Michele! It was a delightful surprise. ๐ Happy WW!!
bookbabie says
We did that once too, a very cool experience and how fun to share it with your grandkids!
Cathi says
It was totally cool, Bookbabie! I can’t wait to go myself!! Happy WW!
Lynn@Southern Direction says
This is a great pic! Thanks for sharing on the Wordless Wednesday Party.
Cathi says
Thank you so much, Lynn and thank you for visiting Simple Sojourns!!
Judy Haughton-James says
Dolphins are so amazing! Your grandchildren must have had such a good time. Thanks for hosting.
Cathi says
Oh Judy … they had an incredible time! Thank you so much for stopping by!
Christy Maurer says
What a great gift ๐ I love the picture!
Cathi says
Thanks so much Christy! I hope it will be their favorite gift for many years to come. ๐
Rorybore says
awesome! amazing! Definitely on my bucket list.
Leslie says
Thanks for providing a link up post! I swam with dolphins nearly 10 years ago on our honeymoon in Tahiti. I would love to share the experience with our kids someday soon, too!
Beth @ TheAngelForever says
Oh Cathi, I have been watching your photos with the dolphins and David’s for days. The kids must have been so in love with this experience. I look forward to reading more about it. One of these days we have to get our to CA with the boys to experience San Diego, Anaheim, San Francisco, and everything else that they have never seen before.