Monday Is For Adventure

The last time we tried Adventure Monday, we got two weeks in and the Covid pandemic hit. 

Crossing my fingers we have better luck this time around. 

Today, our zoo crew headed to Santa Barbara,

 My sunglasses, her Elsa mask and a single fingerless glove

masks and timed-entry reservation in hand. 

A lot has changed since our last, pre-Covid, visit. 

There are new lions - Ralph and Felicia, a breeding pair (crossing fingers for cubs!);

no more elephants (super sad)

 New artwork

and lots of new-moved-renewed exhibits. 

The real zoo crew(s) accomplished a lot during the pandemic-mandated closure,

including opening up spaces for kids to run and play.

The girls *loved* this.

The overcast day and limited timed-entry meant no crowds

and the girls could get up close, 

 Leanne took this picture

and take lots 

and lots of pictures 

 Monkeys taking pics of monkeys 

of their favorite animals.

 Leia’s picture

And the most pleasant shock surprise of the day?

Jac didn’t argue about wearing a mask

 The girls and their loot. 

and really tried hard to keep it on and wear it correctly. 

It’s a Monday miracle!