Astuto Family: August 2009

This 'n That

Kristi and Sam have been consummate hosts. Truly, our every wish is their command. They've been sleeping on an air mattress while we take over their bedroom. They've been driving us everywhere, too. It's been the nicest week ever.

Sure gonna miss 'em when we have to leave on Monday.

Here's Kristi making us blueberry waffles and chocolate chip ones, too. Delish!

Here's the school she'll be teaching at--St. John the Apostle. The playground is in the back.

Saturday Night at the Beach

Here's just a teensy bit of a view of what it's like on the Boardwalk at night. People everywhere--young and old and lots of families. There's so much to do - family bikeriding, performers of all kinds, restaurants, shops. And do I need to mention the view?

Here's a 'Virginia Legend' - a Patsy Cline impersonator. Patsy was born in Virginia, and it was interesting to hear the performer speak of her life. The impersonator was a great singer--tho not particularly friendly with the crowd. Of course, she'd been singing for 3 consecutive one-hour shows when we saw her, so maybe she was just pooped.

A great time!

The Virginia Aquarium

We spent Saturday afternoon at theVirginia Aquarium which is proud of its Sea Lion and Shark display. Here we are, clowning around.

I don't look very scared, do I?

The highlight of the afternoon, though, was the IMAX movie about Underwater Sea Life. We had to don our 3D glasses, and the whole thing was just awesome. I absolutely LOVED it!! A new experience for all 4 of us - it was like we were literally in the water. I even got scared when a couple of venomous snakes were swimming right toward us.

Or so it seemed.

Very cool.

The Bayou Boog-a-loo

To Doug's great delight, Kristi found a Cajun festival going on down by the Elizabeth River in Norfolk.

Kristi and I made our own Mardis Gras masks, then it was off to have some real Cajun food. (Note: We'd already helped ourselves to a couple of yummy Hurricanes!)