At the Zoo!

It has been awhile since we were last at the zoo so this morning, we ventured out to see some animals.  I forget what summertime in San Diego is like...a lot of tourists.  I'm not a hermit, yet, but I'm not a big fan of crowds so Elena tucked ourselves away from the crowds and started at the back of the zoo.  This gave me some good walking time and then we spent some time with the animals.  Elena enjoyed all of our stops but was especially sad to leave the pink flamingos.  We watched as the keepers weighed them and fed them snacks.  She also enjoyed the aviaries.

We didn't hit the children's park or the petting zoo, I feared once Elena was out of the stroller she would fuss when it was time to get back in.  And for those of you who have never visited the SD Zoo, it is very hilly (good work out). There was no way I was going to carry her and push the stroller up and down the hills.  We did stop so Elena could see the gorilla statues and I picked her up so she could see some of the animals. 

This was our first trip to the zoo by ourselves, it is difficult to keep an eye on a wondering toddler, watch the stroller and take pictures.  Though odd angles, overall I think most of the pictures came out fairly good, no doubt thanks to my new camera.

This week is panda birthday celebration so we just had to see the pandas!  And of course there was a line (I think there always is) but the pandas were out and playing and so adorable!