We decided to split up to move through the zoo at a comfortable pace for all. Amy, E, Leo and us explored together. We have many great photos! I carried my small camera and Ben carried the Canon. He is so much better at using that camera than I am.
I enjoyed feeding the budgie birds from a wooden dowel rod, watching the gracefulness of the giraffes, giggled at the playfulness of the otters and admired the life of the hippos (eating, napping and swimming all day, every day...sign me up!). Corbin loved the red pandas and monkeys, Owen enjoyed the monkeys and big cats. This is a great zoo that doesn't require a lot of walking. It's exhibits are kid-friendly and the prices are reasonable. ($45 for a family of four, including parking). We would probably go back, in January, when its cooler. Check out their website www.memphiszoo.org.
Our nephew, Leo, is 18-months old and just beginning to discover animals and their sounds. He thought many of the animals were monkeys, except the ostrich which were "big bok boks!". The zoo must be a strange place for an 18-month-old.
We decided to get back onto the interstate and travel up I-55 for a few hours before stopping for the night. Dave and Deb, Aunt Sarah and Uncle John decided to continue onto Mt. Vernon, Illinois to meet up with Simon and Dawn on their way north. Amy, E and Leo are staying with us in a great hotel in Marion, Illinois. Tonight we ordered pizza poolside and swam in the pool.
Tomorrow we'll mosey up through Illinois, Indiana and eventually home to Michigan. Back to reality...the laundry is waiting, workouts must resume, groceries must be gotten, and Ben reports back to work on Thursday.
I'll prepare for my Weight Watchers meeting Thursday evening and then the rush is on to get ready for fair week next week!
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