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Saturday November 15th 2008
Today was the starter of my birthday celebrations. Being my 18th birthday on Thursday, my best friends - the fabulous beings - have pulled out all the stops.
I was whisked away in the car on saturday morning by my four best friends - having only been told to make myself comfortable for a long journey. I was quite thoroughly confused and rather clueless as to what was happening! After two hours or so (the first part spent dancing and singing, the later part very much asleep!) I began being warned to keep my eyes closed due to signs around us. We eventually arrived at our destination, and I was led from the car with my eyes still shut, led a short distance to our exact location, where I was left to stand, awaiting permission to open my eyes, while my friends stood - camera's ready - awaiting my reaction! After what seemed like minutes ofsuspense (probably a mere few seconds!) I was given the OK and open my eyes to see a large 'Bristol Zoo' sign - much to my delight! Squeels and yelps were let out and hugs exchanged. My immediate thought, and their reasoning behind he trip; Zoo = Penguins! Love of my life :)
We wandered around the zoo, fascinated. First stop were the Lions, which were just magnificent! One of each sex. The male was so beautiful, he was breath-taking! The whole experience was unreal!
And nearer the end of our trip - I spotted them! A few penguin heads, bobbing from a higher level. I immediately welled up! The effect they have over me is ridiculous! We made our way round and up and as we entered the area the tears came flowing thick and fast. I was so overwhelmed! They were so close, and so beautiful, it seemed far too good to be true! As I watched in silenc
e, stunned, my two best boys then informed me that as my present they adopted a share in the penguins for me, so I am part owner of them! Falling just short of a heart attack, I collapsed on my boys in tears, smiling immensley! I cannot think of a better present!
We stayed to watch their feed, and listen to the Penguin talk, before finishing our wander around and beginning our journey home (having first picked up a few bits of penguin merchandise from the store!) It was an incredible day, in an incredible place, with incredible people :) I couldn't have asked for anything more!
Today was the starter of my birthday celebrations. Being my 18th birthday on Thursday, my best friends - the fabulous beings - have pulled out all the stops.
I was whisked away in the car on saturday morning by my four best friends - having only been told to make myself comfortable for a long journey. I was quite thoroughly confused and rather clueless as to what was happening! After two hours or so (the first part spent dancing and singing, the later part very much asleep!) I began being warned to keep my eyes closed due to signs around us. We eventually arrived at our destination, and I was led from the car with my eyes still shut, led a short distance to our exact location, where I was left to stand, awaiting permission to open my eyes, while my friends stood - camera's ready - awaiting my reaction! After what seemed like minutes ofsuspense (probably a mere few seconds!) I was given the OK and open my eyes to see a large 'Bristol Zoo' sign - much to my delight! Squeels and yelps were let out and hugs exchanged. My immediate thought, and their reasoning behind he trip; Zoo = Penguins! Love of my life :)
We wandered around the zoo, fascinated. First stop were the Lions, which were just magnificent! One of each sex. The male was so beautiful, he was breath-taking! The whole experience was unreal!
And nearer the end of our trip - I spotted them! A few penguin heads, bobbing from a higher level. I immediately welled up! The effect they have over me is ridiculous! We made our way round and up and as we entered the area the tears came flowing thick and fast. I was so overwhelmed! They were so close, and so beautiful, it seemed far too good to be true! As I watched in silenc
e, stunned, my two best boys then informed me that as my present they adopted a share in the penguins for me, so I am part owner of them! Falling just short of a heart attack, I collapsed on my boys in tears, smiling immensley! I cannot think of a better present!We stayed to watch their feed, and listen to the Penguin talk, before finishing our wander around and beginning our journey home (having first picked up a few bits of penguin merchandise from the store!) It was an incredible day, in an incredible place, with incredible people :) I couldn't have asked for anything more!
