Valencia’s Oceanogràfic tempted us since arriving.
Calatrava’s futuristic architecture beckoned.
But we stood firm.
Waited till our son and granddaughter would arrive.
Knowing Katusha would love diverse aquatic fauna.
Mediterranean turtles.
Sea lions, flamingoes.
Dolphins, beluga whales.
Sharks, crocodiles.
Penguins, tortoises.
She would love wandering through tunnels.
Watch fish swimming above, to our sides.
Giving us the illusion of being part of the habitat.
Experiences we wanted her to have.
Though expensive to get inside.
So, when we spotted pigeons in flocks on rocks.
In aquatic wetlands.
The sight piqued some envy.
For they could visit anytime
by gliding over walls.
Enjoy the park’s unique design
bypassing ticket stalls.
Lynn Benjamin
February 2, 2024
