Sunday, February 2, 2020

Sea Life Aquarium and Leu Gardens

Love that chicken from Popeyes!

Yesterday wasn't exactly chamber of commerce weather in the Orlando area.  It was a little on the chilly side with occasional rain and fog.  While it wasn't great for too many outdoor activities it was perfect weather for hot tubbing!  We started and ended the day with a good soaking.  Getting our muscles good and relaxed for the Disney experience that kicks off in a few hours.
In between soakings we did squeeze in a few fun things, including visiting the Sea Life Aquarium and Leu Gardens using our membership passes we have to ZooTampa and Sunken Gardens.  Sea Life Aquarium was half price with the ZooTampa pass and Leu Gardens was free.  Both were very nice and well worth visiting.

Sea Life Aquarium
Leu Gardens
Sea Life Aquarium is located in ICON Park near the hyper touristy International Drive

Upclose and Personal with a Lionfish


A face only a mother could love!
Leu Gardens

Beth sunk a 10 foot putt on the final hole of mini golf to beat me by one stroke.  The biggest excitement of the day may have been getting our first chicken sandwich from Popeyes!  These things have been making the news for a few months.  We're both big fans of Chick-fil-A but agreed that Popeye's lived up to the hype.   Although, we wouldn't stand in long lines or get in fights like have been happening in some locations to eat one.
The hotel has a really nice mini golf course on the property.

Can you tell who won?

Let the Disney Experience begin!