Georgia
The Belugas are Back at The Georgia Aquarium
Sunday, March 7th, 2010The playful Beluga whales twist their rubbery white skin with ease as the massive mammal glides effortlessly through the large tank. Performing acrobatic maneuvers while passing in front of the crowd, claps can be heard from the onlookers. I sit mesmerized as the mammals performed their intricate maneuvers.
Part of the Cold Water Exhibit at [...]
Celebrate the Holidays at Tybee Island and Savannah, Georgia
Thursday, November 19th, 2009Savannah Holly Day’s
Savannah is a wonderful place to visit any time of the year but the city really comes alive during the Holidays. Stroll along the Savannah River and enjoy the various decorations outside the many boutique shops. Take a Holiday Trolley tour of the city rich in history and full of stories. [...]
Planet shark: Predator or Prey at The Georgia Aquarium
Monday, November 16th, 2009The entrance of Planet Shark is through massive jaws open wide to a cavernous mouth lined with large triangular teeth. As I stare into the abyss forming the opening of this threatening prehistoric creature, I can’t help but imagine the plight of a small seal wondering into the predator’s lair.
Entering a dark exhibit hall, [...]
Planet Shark: Predator or Prey opens October 3, 2009 at Georgia Aquarium
Saturday, September 12th, 2009Simply saying “Shark” Conjures up emotions varying from awe to primal fear of these amazing prehistoric creatures. For those of us who have a profound interest in the seas most feared and respected predators, the shark, there is a new exhibit opening at the Georgia Aquarium October 3, 2009 which I anticipate with be [...]
World’s Largest Aquarium: Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta
Monday, December 8th, 2008Two large lines snaked outside the most visited attractions in Atlanta, Georgia. One line for the Coke-a-Cola Museum and the other for one of the most amazing aquariums in the world. Small children running with toys resembling friendly sharks, parents yelling for their little ones to watch that their ice cream cone does not fall, [...]
Have a Coke and A Smile: The Coca-Cola Museum, Atlanta, Georgia.
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008The large polar bear with a long red and white scarf lumbered into the atrium. Children of all ages ran up to have their picture taken with this Coca-Cola Icon. Because of his large smile and the happy bounce in his step, many visitors wanted to give him a hug.
The Coke museum is [...]
Tybee Island, Georgia: Historic and Relaxing.
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008The relaxing and festive Tybee Island, Georgia is only a 20 minute drive from downtown Savannah. With beautiful beaches and a historically significant lighthouse, Tybee is a great place to explore with friends and family. A wall of hot steamy air greeted us as we left the air conditioned airplane at the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport. [...]
Savannah: A Fun and Historic City.
Monday, September 10th, 2007Hearing “Georgia” in a song or on the news makes my mind wander to fond memories of walking below the canopy of old oak trees adorned with Spanish moss, forming dull tinsel decorating large park squares. It doesn’t take long to discover why many people love this city and are purchasing the many historic [...]