Today is overcast and raining… so time to head for the indoor exhibit - Pier 39 Aquarium. On route I find the streets almost deserted of tourists and even the ‘bushman’ (a scary bush on the fisherman’s wharf) had downed tools for the morning :)
Did however catch a Segway tour group heading out into the rain led by an ever enthusiastic tour guide shouting out instructions and points of interest above the rustling of rainproof macks ;)
The Aquarium is a small affair in comparison to others that I have visited and the cost of entry for an adult is a little high for what you get $16.50c. However, that said after you have walked in through the main entry you are taken down to the main exhibits in a lift and directed towards the outstanding feature of the aquarium and that is the ‘Moon Jellyfish’ tank, glowing a luminous blue it draws the eye of all people who pass, especially the young who are fascinated it seems by the gentle way they pulsate through the water… Amazing to watch and one of the most peaceful places to be (when there is not a group of excited tourists around ;)). Next door to this tank is another great tank of Jellies and well worth a visit. Then on the two tunnels which see you walking below the watery world of some pretty big fish and small sharks… Most impressive thing really is the shoals of smaller fish circling in balls…
Worth a visit on a wet day but probably worth buying the ticket as part of a package if you’re here for a few days and want to visit several attractions…
Oh well, back to the hostel for some shelter from the light but persistent rain…
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