Today I participated in a penguin encounter and beluga whale encounter program at Mystic Aquarium! This was my graduation present from my family. It was a lot of fun! I got to meet this male African penguin and a female beluga whale. The beluga was more interactive and friendly...we got to pat her tongue and rub her belly and all that sort of stuff. I couldn't bring my camera in for that one, so I didn't get any great shots. I've wanted to do this since I was young, so I'm glad I finally did! Thankfully the rain held off until the beluga program was over, and then it down poured!