Instead of learning about these creatures, I've chosen to just live in amazement of them. Where's their mouth? Their eyes? How do they eat? At the very least they're cool to look at.

Instead of learning about these creatures, I've chosen to just live in amazement of them. Where's their mouth? Their eyes? How do they eat? At the very least they're cool to look at.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

Natural sunlight made this individual aquarium on the coolest at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Natural sunlight made this individual aquarium on the coolest at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

The 'coolest creature' award goes to Pelicans when it comes to coastal birds/animals, but in the water itself, the award goes to these guys.

The 'coolest creature' award goes to Pelicans when it comes to coastal birds/animals, but in the water itself, the award goes to these guys.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

We've been to the Aquarium of the Pacific a number of times but this was the first time we caught the sea lion show. They have one that can walk on water - it's pretty impressive!

We've been to the Aquarium of the Pacific a number of times but this was the first time we caught the sea lion show. They have one that can walk on water - it's pretty impressive!
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

After the Flugtag we went to the aquarium - this guy seemed absolutely fascinated with a small girl who had her hand on the glass. I have never seen a mammal with such a reaction to an aquarium visitor. Super cool to see!

After the Flugtag we went to the aquarium - this guy seemed absolutely fascinated with a small girl who had her hand on the glass. I have never seen a mammal with such a reaction to an aquarium visitor. Super cool to see!
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

Regardless of some minor, irritating circumstances, a 75-degree-day-with-an-ocean-breeze day on the Long Beach waterfront is a darn good day.

Regardless of some minor, irritating circumstances, a 75-degree-day-with-an-ocean-breeze day on the Long Beach waterfront is a darn good day.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

Red Bull compensated for the lack of ingenuity of their Flugtag entrants with some high-flying performers of their own.

Red Bull compensated for the lack of ingenuity of their Flugtag entrants with some high-flying performers of their own.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

While we were surprised to see such a turnout for the Red Bull Flugtag, the city seemed well prepared in at least one way.

While we were surprised to see such a turnout for the Red Bull Flugtag, the city seemed well prepared in at least one way.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

The Green Army Men of the 2010 Red Bull Flugtag, Long Beach CA

The Green Army Men of the 2010 Red Bull Flugtag, Long Beach CA
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

Most Flugtag entrants spent more time on their costumes and dance routines than they did on the construction of their 'flying' contraptions.

Most Flugtag entrants spent more time on their costumes and dance routines than they did on the construction of their 'flying' contraptions.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

I was really thrilled with the wonderful organization of the Long Beach Police Dept... sense the sarcasm

I was really thrilled with the wonderful organization of the Long Beach Police Dept... sense the sarcasm
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

After working our way into a great viewing spot for the Red Bull Flugtag, and sitting there for about 90 minutes while we waited for the start of the Event, the Long Beach Police came along and decided they didn't like us sitting there. There were no ropes, barriers or anything like that indicating that the area was closed.

As a result, we ended up in the nose-bleed section instead of the front row, well behind people who arrived more than an hour after we did. Way to go LBCPD!

Good night Long Beach. The Flugtag was fun but I'm friggin' exhausted!

Good night Long Beach. The Flugtag was fun but I'm friggin' exhausted!
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

Golden light is pure gold.

Golden light is pure gold.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

Dessert... or is it desert? No, I'm SURE it's dessert.

Dessert... or is it desert? No, I'm SURE it's dessert.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

While soaking up the sunset I ran into a horseback rider and made this photo, which I love. Given my background in photojournalism, to me, most any picture is better with a human element.

While soaking up the sunset I ran into a horseback rider and made this photo, which I love. Given my background in photojournalism, to me, most any picture is better with a human element.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

The only thing missing from tonight's stroll was my better half.

The only thing missing from tonight's stroll was my better half.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

I was planning to ride tonight and instead ended up on a sunset stroll.

I was planning to ride tonight and instead ended up on a sunset stroll.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna

Thanks to a car vs. train incident, quitting time didn't come as early as I expected. As 6:30pm rolled around, I realized I wouldn't be home in time for a ride so I headed to Dos Vientos for an evening stroll. The landscape, as always, was a sight to see.

Drop bars, bar-end shifters and Cane Creek levers... ahh, life is good.

Drop bars, bar-end shifters and Cane Creek levers... ahh, life is good.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna