A Fun Parody of “My Favorite Things” with an Aquarium Theme
When the Monterey Bay Aquarium closed in March 2020, as a Volunteer Monterey Bay Aquarium Guide, I was so disappointed. My Thursday afternoon volunteer gig was the highlight of my week!
I can’t wait until we open soon!
The Aquarium staff thought they would have a little fun and created this delightful parody sung to the tune of “My Favorite Things” from the Sound of Music – only it’s “My Favorite Aquarium Things”!
1222 Shafter Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Offered at $1,000,000
Call Susan to make an appointment to see this lovely home. 831-320-6801
1222 Shafter, Pacific Grove
The charming seaside town of Pacific Grove is attracting many new residents, second home owners, and visitors for many reasons. Boasting the most beautiful coastline on the Monterey Peninsula, its natural beauty has no equal.
Spring time in Pacific Grove showcases the “Pink Carpet”!
America’s Last Home Town as it is sometimes called, also has a “down home” community feel where you know your neighbors and shopkeepers by name and you are greeted when you arrive at your favorite restaurant.
Enjoying a nice breakfast at Victorian Corner.
For those who love the ocean, the marine life is amazing.Right off the coastline of Pacific Grove is a section of the Monterey BayNational Marine Sanctuary, the largest marine sanctuary in the US.
Recreation Trail follows the coastline. Outside enthusiasts enjoy biking, walking, skating, and riding the surreys.
From the Recreation Trail which runs along the coast, you can spot whales as they migrate, Harbor seals as they give birth in the spring,
Harbor seals with their newborn pups.
and a multitude of seabirds, fishes, and invertebrates, if you like to observe the tide pools. Just don’t remove any animals – it is a sanctuary! The Monterey Bay Aquarium features an underwater view of the Bay which attracts visitors from all over the world and inspires the conservation of our oceans.
Since it is such an idyllic place, real estate values have skyrocketed in the last 10 years.Never quite as well known as its neighboring towns like Carmel and Monterey, Pacific Grove always kept a slightly lower profile. No more.As soon as a home is listed for sale, it is purchased by an eager buyer wanting to be a part of this dream place.
Welcome, come on in! 1222 Shafter Avenue, Pacific Grove offered at $1,000,000
If you are hoping to become a Pagrovian (a resident of PG) I have a wonderful new listing you should see at 1222 Shafter, Pacific Grove offered at $1,000,000.Charming and delightful, this bright and light three bedroom, two bath home is perfect as an entrance into the Pacific Grove lifestyle.
Striking living room with gas fireplace.1222 ShafterLovely open floor plan featuring an updated kitchen, hardwood floors, and a gas fireplace.Updated kitchen
Master bedroom suite opens onto rear yard.Guest roomSecond guest roomBack patio and yard.Charming sitting area in side yardFront patio and garden
For more information, call Susan with your questions for a private showing. All showings are by appointment only.
Susan Clark, Carmel Realty Company
Susan Clark, Carmel Realty Company
Call me at 831-320-6801
For more information about this lovely home or real estate on the Monterey Peninsula.
The Giant Sea Bass misses you . . . but thinks of you often.
Giant Sea Bass
I know all of our wonderful animals in the Monterey Bay Aquarium miss you, but the opening of the Aquarium has been postponed due to an uptick in Corona Virus -19 cases in Monterey County.
Green Sea Turtle
Please help support the Monterey Bay Aquarium and help take care of all of our wonderful animals.
Giant Pacific OctopusIf I could only wrap my arms around you, I’d give you a big hug!Monterey Bay Aquarium Tide PoolSusan Clark, Monterey Bay Aquarium guide with 300+ volunteer hours
As a volunteer guide at the Monterey Bay Aquarium we look forward to seeing all of you again soon!
As a Monterey Bay Aquarium guide and as an educator perhaps I am not supposed to get overly attached to the marine animals at the Aquarium – but I do.
Susan Clark, Monterey Bay Aquarium guide with 300+ volunteer hours
I truly grow to love them. I love the hermit crabs, the sea otters, and even the Rock Fish, but mostly I have loved our male Giant Pacific Octopus.
Does that sound crazy? Dog and cat lovers might think so, but I can’t help it, I love all marine animals ~ they touch my soul.
Why do I feel today like I felt on February 3, 1959 “The Day theMusic Died” ? Our beautiful male Giant Pacific Octopus passed away today and my heart is very sad.
Why I thought of that day in 1959 and that song – I really don’t know. All I know is that the beauty of the dance he would do when he came out to play and the music of his being is gone.
The thrill of his presence when he came out of hiding and spread his giant tentacles to say hello to our visitors is now a memory.
But wonderful memories they are and we will always remember this extraordinary creature.
I love you my beautiful Octopus! May you rest in peace.
We now have two lovely female Giant Pacific Octopuses at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Please come and see and experience these extraordinary animals.
