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			 We had the day off before our birthday, so we 
			went to our favorite aquarium. As usual, we were attracted to the 
			quiet beauty of the kelp forest. | 
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			There are always such interesting creatures 
			floating around in there.  | 
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			There were a number of baby birds running around in 
			the estuary ... always fun to watch them. | 
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			There is a glass room under this wave wall that you 
			can stand under and feel the wave wash over you. This is a view from 
			the outside.  | 
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			This cute little ray was just 'hanging around' on 
			the glass wall, waiting for a photo op ... so we gave him one. | 
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			This flounder was doing his best to hide from the 
			cameras, but failed.  | 
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			We both took lots and lots of pictures of the always adorable 
			otters. 
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			Relatively new members of the aquarium, here was 
			one of the Asian river otters at play. | 
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			The tide pool at relatively low tide. | 
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			We watched as the fog rolled in. | 
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			A new display ... making people aware of what they 
			eat. | 
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			How did they know that it was our birthday, and 
			pink was our color? No, these cute harp seal pups are pink in 
			October for Breast Cancer Awareness. | 
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			As the sun set and the fog continued to close in, 
			it was time to head home. | 
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