Good morning everyone.

Just had to take a few minutes to tell you about my experience at the Dolphin Research Center in Marathon yesterday. This place is fantastic. I've seen dolphins in the sea and even had one following our sailboat once in Biscayne Bay, but this was up close and personal. They swim in their pens a few feet from the walkway flipping their tails, grinning, and flirting to beat the band. Talk about personality!

My grandson, Corey, had the experience of a lifetime. One of the special interactive programs offered is called Painting With The Dolphins. Participants get a t-shirt, and the dolphins with a paintbrush in their mouth, slap the paint on the shirt. The result is better than anything Jackson Pollack ever did. Afterwards, he got to pet these talented creatures.

If you've never heard of this not-for-profit facility, it is located on Grassy Key in Marathon, Florida. The mission statement is clear and I'll try to paraphrase--The goal is to promote peaceful coexistence between marine mammals, humans, and the environment. The health of the dolphins always comes first. The Center also tends to the needs of injured or sick sea mammals.

So, if you plan a trip to South Florida, put this on your must-see list. You won't regret it.

For more information Google, Dolphin Research Center, Marathon, Fl or go to www.dolphins.org. I plan to adopt a dolphin through a membership.

Have a good day!

Suzanne