I love the coast, I love the ocean, and what better way to learn more about it than by volunteering at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. What an opportunity. The classes that were held taught us so much about the sea and all the beautiful creatures that reside.On my first day as a volunteer I saw a blue whale. These animals are massive and so majestic. I found out that long ago that Monterey Bay was fished out, the sea anenome were done, the otters were gone. Many people gathered and helped to fund the revitalization of the bay and boy, were they successful.
Now you can take your family and see otters, blue whales, killer whales, gray whales, the bay is now brimming with life. I was so lucky to be chosen as a docent, I'll never forget the people that work so hard to help keep our oceans clean and safe for my children, and my children's children to see. If you're ever in Monterey, California go to the aquarium, you won't be disappointed.
Directions
Phone 1+(831) 648-4800
Homepage://http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/
Hours
10am – 5 pm
HISTORY
The Montery Bay Aquarium (MBA) is a public aquarium located in Monterey, California. The aquarium was founded in 1984 and is located on the site of a former sardine cannery on Cannery Row. It has an annual attendance of 1.8 million visitors, It holds thousands of plants and animals, representing more than 600 species on display. The aquarium benefits from a high circulation of fresh ocean water which is obtained through pipes which pump it in continuously
from Monterey Bay.Monterey
If you want to stay near the aquarium Cibo Ristorante is rated 4.6 by trip advisor. It has cocktails, live jazz and innovative preparation of Italian food and the dress is casual
301 Alvarado, ST.
Monterey, Ca 93940
For Reservations call 831-649-8151
Pacific Grove
Kick back and relax in downtown Pacific Grove, incredible stores like Tuzzutti Zoo, and dining from morning to night.
A favorite of mine is Fandango Restaurant for dinner. It has upscale Mediterranean dining and an extensive wine list in a charming converted house.
223 17th St,
Pacific Grove, Ca
Open from 11:30 am until 2:30pm, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
About the Author
Linda L. Kane MA in Education, PPS, School Psychologist, and Learning Disability Specialist, is the author of Death on the Vine, Chilled to the Bones and The Black Madonna. She lives with her husband, three dogs, one bird, and eight horses in California. The sky is bigger, the ground harder, the freshly grown produce amazing, and the people diversified where I live in sunny, make it very sunny, Fresno, California.
We moved here with little to no expectations except to move back to our hometown of Huntington Beach within 5 years. Thirty-nine years later we have grown to love our home in the San Joaquin Valley, the people, and the opportunities that were afforded us. I was able to receive a masters’ degree and work at a local college.
Today I write and edit, paint, play with my two grandchildren, my three dogs, ride my Saddlebred horses and drive my Hackney pony and enjoy life to the fullest.
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Death on the Vine
Just before high school graduation, Daisy Murphy returns home from a football game and finds her mother standing over her abusive boyfriend’s body—holding a bloody hammer. In the aftermath, Daisy flees her home and eventually establishes a new life as an expert winemaker in the Central Valley of California. But as hard as she tries to get away from her past, the effects of that horrible night travel with her.
Detective Jake Frisco has unearthed a murder at the vineyard where Daisy is employed as the winery’s expert winemaker. It doesn’t take long to discover that Daisy is haunted by her past and carries a heavy burden. It seems that possible involvement in an unsolved murder is part of her life’s baggage. Does this put Daisy at the top of the suspect’s list? Can he put aside his growing feelings for her and follow the leads in the case, even if they take him straight to her as the murderer?
Can Daisy finally face her past and trust that the truth she offers the Detective will be enough to save her? Will she find the courage to ask for a future beyond the sorrow of her youth—a future filled with love and self-worth?
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Wow! That aquarium looks pretty amazing, and can imagine that would be a great trip. Thanks for the tip on a good place to eat, as well! Your new book sounds full of intrigue, and I really love that cover. Happy Monday and Hugs...RO
ReplyDeleteI've been to that aquarium. It's a nice one!
ReplyDeleteI love aquariums. I hadn't thought about volunteering at one before- but that sounds like a lot of fun. :)
ReplyDeleteWishing Linda all the best with her latest book.
Aquariums are always so fun.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I put the Aquarium on my bucket list. Your book sounds like it's going to interest me as well. :-)
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ReplyDeleteI love the ocean and the history of the bay is fascinating. I'm going to be there next week. Let me know if you need any more tips for restaurants.
You'll have to make another visit. They are growing and changing.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the best wishes on my book. Yes, volunteer. I've volunteered at a zoo, which was incredible and yes, the aquarium. My favorite species is the octopus. They are incredibly intelligent.
Monterey is where John Steinbeck wrote his books. They have a museum of his works there, and a special day set aside for him to celebrate his aachievements.
ReplyDeleteYou have to go, it's amazing.
ReplyDeleteI put out a children's book and Death on the Vine at the same time. There was lots of tweeks that took place and lots of editing. I can honestly say now I'm ecstatic about both of them.
What a neat experience! Sounds like something to check out for sure if ever in the area :)
ReplyDeleteThe ocean is teeming with life. Just around the corner the aquarium does scvers a new species or something they didn't know about whales, etc. they have behind the scenes tours that you just have to see.
ReplyDeleteOops! I meant to say was the aquarium has many different types of research on various species. Things people might not know about on whales, otters, etc.
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