Last week I went with my great friend Breelyn and her sister-in-law to Lion Country Safari. We had a great time. As soon as we entered the gates, it was like we were suddenly on an African safari, besides the fact that there were 50 other cars and fences all around us. I have seen most of these animals at the zoo, but it's a whole different experience when they are standing just a few feet away from your car. Especially the big ones, like this rhino, who could flip us over at any moment if he decided to.
There were tons of Zebras, and I loved them. It looked just like the discovery channel, I kept waiting for a Lion to come out of the trees and start chasing them, but they were in maximum security in their own little part of the reserve. 
My favorite part of the entire day was feeding the Giraffes. They were the cutest things I have ever seen. They have tongues that are 12 inches long and they would stick them all the way out and wrap them around my entire hand to try to get the food I was holding. Sounds kind of gross, but they really were adorable.
Our last stop was a giant cage full of parrots. They were everywhere, and they were so friendly at first. They would land on our shoulders and sit on our fingers. This one was fascinated with my hair. He kept digging into my head, like he was trying to find food in there or something.
But then things started getting crazy when we got them a little cup full of food. They were fighting over it, and biting at our fingers when we tried taking it away from them. When they started dive bombing from the trees, it was time for us to get out of there, I managed to get this picture before we ran out. Don't be deceived by how cute he looks.
The next day, it was off to the beautiful beaches in Fort Lauderdale. They have great shop and restaurants lining the beach. Everything is so clean and beautiful, and EXPENSIVE.
We attempted to climb the palm trees and failed miserably...
...so we just sat in front of them instead
We stayed long enough that we were able to watch the sun set.
It was so nice to be able to spend two whole days just enjoying ourselves in Florida. I love living next to the ocean and I'm really going to miss this place when we leave. But I'm excited to come home and start working normal hours and spending more time with my wonderful husband. This has been a great experience for us and I am so glad we had the chance to live in beautiful Florida.
5 comments:
Sounds fun. You look so pretty in all the pics. When do you guys leave? And is it off to AZ or back to Idaho? Well you could answer all of these questions and more with a long post on my blog. Or you could just call me sometime. Peace.
Hey, not sure if you know me or not, I remember you and your hubby from good ol choir though, so I though I'd say 'Hi.' You're pics are all so cute and you look gorgeous in all of them! Angela (Sudweeks)
Jena dear..I love you and miss your little comments like, "We had a great time, and i'm not LION". haha I got a good laugh at that so thanks! Anyway when we were little you always said you wanted to be a marine biologist-I think that your true colors of that love came out in this last blog. So..forget PA school..MARINE BIOLOGIST! I agree with all the questions Taryn left..Answer them on your blog or hers and I will look! or call me! We really need to catch up! I MISS YOU!
so where are you guys?? florida right?> wow how hot and humid is it there!! seriously!! WOW i cant believe you look so pretty in your pics! when i went to florida i couldnt wear make up, it would melt right ofF!!! haha
I'm so jealous! I wanted to do that before I left. Glad you are having fun without me. Hope work is going alright!!! Take care!
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