We made a trip to the North Sea last weekend. While it may not have been very far away and exotic, it was definitely a fun morning road trip for us. And with the sun shining and only a light breeze, it was the perfect day for a walk along the promenade.
We began by going to Sea-Life in Scheveningen. We were unsure how much Atticus would enjoy it, but figured it was worth a shot. Well, he loved it. It was so exciting to see his face light up every time he saw a new fish. He would eagerly point out his discoveries to us to make sure that we didn't miss seeing it as well. When we went through the sea-tunnel, his jaw dropped as he watched a turtle swim over his head. The facilities are not quite as large as some similar places we have been, but with a small child it was the perfect length of time and we all enjoyed the outing. The only downside to our visit was Atticus' wipeout that resulted in a carpet burn on the right side of his face - poor Little Man. It was nothing some hugs, kisses and banana couldn't fix though (not to mention the new book and ball that he came home with).
(Side Note:::For those who live nearby and have thought of checking out Sea-life, our advice is to leave the stroller in the car. Yes, the facilities are stroller accessible, but the strollers are just a pain to maneuver around the narrow hallways and the other strollers. Use a carrier if your child is still very young, or just let the child walk on their own. Our visit took about one hour in length, but could have taken longer if we opted to catch some of the hourly feedings. It is also currently under renovation, but all the exhibits were still open.)
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| About to head in. |
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| Helping Atticus get a better view. |
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| Jason trying to keep up with Atticus. |
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| Atticus off to the next fish tank. (Good thing those mittens have strings...) |
Then we ate a healthy snack on the beach before we indulged in deliciously sweet treats on the promenade (churros and gelato - yum!). We were able to walk the promenade and the pier at our leisure and enjoy the sunshine. The morning was a real pleasure!
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| Walking along the promenade. |
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| Blue skies, light breeze. Beautiful. |
Love,
-The Clog Crew
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