Today we took a break from Disneyland and headed to San Diego Zoo with Ross and Sussana. More experience on the California freeways - absolutely amazing! We were able to get onto the freeway about 1km from our house and took a series of interconnected freeways all the way to within 1km of the zoo. Incredible. The freeways were six lanes each side - so you really needed to keep your wits about you to get from one side to the exits. The other incredible thing was the “car pool” lane. If you had 2 or more people in a car, you could use these specially designated lanes on the extreme right side of the highway. The most amazing thing was that so few cars were able to drive in these lanes. LA really is the home of the car - everyone of the millions of residents use cars for everything. San Diego Zoo was a nice park, but I was a bit disappointed in the exhibits. I reckon Melbourne Zoo beats it hands down - not to mention Dubbo Zoo. A lot of the exhibits had animals from two or three continents housed together - it was really odd. The other thing that was really strange from our point of view was the koala exhibit - it’s a really big deal and so heaps of the souvenirs from the zoo feature koalas and kangaroos. Really strange. Ellen took the video at the elephant exhibit. But overall it was a nice relaxing day and great for us all to spend some time with Ross and Sussana. We got back to the house and enjoyed some time in the spa. The house has been great - a lot more space than a hotel with a backyard, pool and spa - and all within walking distance of Disneyland. And with the two families sharing, also a lot cheaper than a motel by the time you cook some of your meals. It’s also really good when the girls are tired to be able to have a normal meal instead of going out to a restaurant. Plan is to get back to Disneyland tomorrow before we head off to Yosemite on Friday. Matt - girls are keen to have a go on the Space ride - but as for me I plan to give it a miss. Can you remember how I was on the bus on the school camp to Rose's GAP - the idea of being spun around in the dark DOES NOT appeal at all. CarleneWednesday, March 24, 2010
Day 4 - Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - San Diego Zoo
Today we took a break from Disneyland and headed to San Diego Zoo with Ross and Sussana. More experience on the California freeways - absolutely amazing! We were able to get onto the freeway about 1km from our house and took a series of interconnected freeways all the way to within 1km of the zoo. Incredible. The freeways were six lanes each side - so you really needed to keep your wits about you to get from one side to the exits. The other incredible thing was the “car pool” lane. If you had 2 or more people in a car, you could use these specially designated lanes on the extreme right side of the highway. The most amazing thing was that so few cars were able to drive in these lanes. LA really is the home of the car - everyone of the millions of residents use cars for everything. San Diego Zoo was a nice park, but I was a bit disappointed in the exhibits. I reckon Melbourne Zoo beats it hands down - not to mention Dubbo Zoo. A lot of the exhibits had animals from two or three continents housed together - it was really odd. The other thing that was really strange from our point of view was the koala exhibit - it’s a really big deal and so heaps of the souvenirs from the zoo feature koalas and kangaroos. Really strange. Ellen took the video at the elephant exhibit. But overall it was a nice relaxing day and great for us all to spend some time with Ross and Sussana. We got back to the house and enjoyed some time in the spa. The house has been great - a lot more space than a hotel with a backyard, pool and spa - and all within walking distance of Disneyland. And with the two families sharing, also a lot cheaper than a motel by the time you cook some of your meals. It’s also really good when the girls are tired to be able to have a normal meal instead of going out to a restaurant. Plan is to get back to Disneyland tomorrow before we head off to Yosemite on Friday. Matt - girls are keen to have a go on the Space ride - but as for me I plan to give it a miss. Can you remember how I was on the bus on the school camp to Rose's GAP - the idea of being spun around in the dark DOES NOT appeal at all. Carlene
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I do remember Carlene! Lol. Was thinkin of that a week or so back when i drove up the side of the elephant's hide. Glad to hear the girls are keen on the ride. I thought it was great when I was 21, but that was awhile back so i'm not sure if it's as good as I remember!
ReplyDeleteInteresting thought about the San Diego zoo. I've never been there...but it is good to hear our zoos are great in comparison. Like you guys, I think Dubbo and Melbourne are awesome. Katherine - your elephant video worked well. Not sure why, but the video of Disneyland didn't work at school today. Will try again tomorrow. The kids loved hearing about the rides. A few liked the sound of shooting at Zurg.
Can't wait to hear about Yosemite!
Only one more day till holidays here...
Matt and 5/6P
The elephant video was so cute Ellen!! I can't wait to hear about Yosemeite!
ReplyDeleteKatherine, I miss you sooooooooo much but, I am glad you're having a good time in US!!!!!!!!!!!
You would've laughed today when we had Mr. Bean, he kept on saying that he and Brodie were gunna clash then or soon... So funny. Everyone is same old same old but, still heaps of fun. Tomorrow is out of uniform (last day of school) and Tara and Jedd are having a Pink-Off (trying to wear as much pink as possible. I'll tell you who wins soon!!
xxluv ya
From on my puter at 7.07PM Thursday the 25th,
Annabelle :D
hey guys! sounds awesome. I'm jealous that I'm not there too. Having fun playing farmvile (looking after your farm) Dad said Hi. Mum said Hi. RJ said Hi. We all said Hi. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteMURF :)
Hi Murf,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments. Alastair wants to know how everything is going on the farm.
Carlene