Summer has arrived in Florida and with it more adventures in shorts! Today I'm thrilled to share a few favorites: this fun outfit, the re-opening of Mote Marine Aquarium, and some rare pictures with my camera-shy friend from Georgia!
Outfit Breakdown:
Top: C/O Caite & Kyla (Use code: GRANOLANGRACE20 for 20% off the entire site!)
Shorts: Lucky Brand Clearance Find
Shoes: Picked up at the Target BOGO sale
Hat, Shoes & Purse: Shopped from my closet
Mote Reopening
This is not the first time I've featured the aquarium, as it's one of my favorite places to take the boys, but like the rest of the country, they had to close their doors in light of COVID-19. Today I'm happy to say that they've reopened, with a few changes to accommodate the new safety regulations. Here's a quick tour so you know what to expect!
Changes at Mote:
- Tickets are electronic and need to be purchased in advance.
- Staff and volunteers get their temperatures checked daily.
- Masks are required unless you are unable to wear one due to health reasons. If that's the case, Mote will give you a sticker, so you won't be questioned as you tour the aquarium. (I'm one of those people that gets lightheaded and a headache after about 20 minutes if I don't take a maskless breath. My heart goes out to those that have to wear them all day!)
- Your exploring path from start to finish is clearly marked with maps on the wall, signs and arrows.
- Cute signs remind you to keep your distance from others, not in your party and there are hand sanitizer stations located throughout the tour.
- The diner is open! Adequately spaced tables are provided throughout the outside area.
The Savage Ancient of The Seas...
This set up is visiting Mote for a short period of time, so if you love to see fossils and get a peek into the prehistoric world, hurry on over there!
Thank you Mote for an inside look at your reopening. I'm grateful for the fun adventure I had with a friend from "home" and the opportunity to make new friends!
Keeping our friendly, social distance...
Also, I wasn't able to share our Style Six Link Up on Wednesday, so please feel free to link up here! :)
I'm glad places like this are opening up again and it sounds like they have a solid plan in place with the accommodations and safety measures. Your top is darling! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Thank you Jill. And me too. It's nice to see smiles of folks so happy to be back at work!
DeleteI'm so glad you got to have fun with your friends. Looking cute, as always. It's been ages since I've been to Mote Marine!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim. I wasn't going to try these shorts due to their length but they are comfy for a casual day. Hope you're doing well!
DeleteChrissy you know how much I LOVE Florida- and one of the things we love to do is go to the aquarium! Miss this so much now that we can't fly. Please come and link your post up on my Friday Link Up!! Thanks xx
ReplyDeleteI hope you're able to come soon! And thank you for the link up reminder. :)I need all the help I can get.
DeleteHow fun! We love aquariums! Our local aquarium has been struggling to feed it's animals with having to close during their busiest season but we hope they can open soon and we can go support them.
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope your aquarium is able to open soon too. There's something peaceful about watching sea life go about their life. lol
DeleteI loved everything about this post, Chrissy! Such a wonderful place to visit, especially in the summer with family. I wish we lived closer! Loved your short style, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet Laura! I may purchase another family membership soon!
DeleteLove this post! We love our aquarium!
ReplyDeleteThe Atlanta Aquarium is fantastic...that ginormous tank that you goes from floor to ceiling - amazing!
DeleteI love aquariums. That is such a good day out. I'm glad you were able to visit it again!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy! I'll take a day trip for a zoo as well. :)
DeleteIt's fabulous to promote our local openings like this Chrissy!! They need our help desperately!
ReplyDeleteWe have yet to visit our aquarium, but it's on our list of places to go.
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Thank you Jodie. I just need more time and money so I can promote more. lol!
DeleteGreat to see life getting back to normal. I love a good aquarium. Loving your stylish relaxed look, the back of the top is stunning! Thanks for linking up at #WowOnWednesday.
ReplyDeleteIt was so fun to "meet" you on your space. And yes, life must go on, right?
DeleteLooking forward to visiting the Chattanooga aquarium later this month. It opens in a couple of weeks.
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Chrissy!! Just wanted to say thanks so much for linking up with me on Fridays!! Your support means a lot xx
ReplyDeleteI don’t how I missed this post! You are so adorable in this cute shorts and tunic outfit! And I am loving your face mask. I am like you, I cannot tolerate the mask for very long. As a result, I don’t really leave my house! But I may if we had an aquarium to visit! We have completely run out of things to do around here. Thanks for linking up, my friend!
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