The next morning Nadia and Sid wake up when the alarm goes off.
"We have to get ready to head to the plane." Sid says.
"I know." Nadia replies.
They both get up. Sid gets his suit on and Nadia puts on outfit.
"Ready baby?" Nadia asks.
"Yes." Sid says.
Sid grabs the luggage and they head downstairs. Ruth had the kids up and ready to go. Once everyone was down they head out to the cars. They head to the airstrip and park. They load the luggage on the plane and then board. Once everyone was on board and they were cleared for takeoff they head towards Newark. A little under an hour later they land. Everyone gets off the plane and grabs the luggage. They then get on the bus and they head to the hotel. They check in and head up to the penthouse. They go inside. Nadia and Sid pick their room and take the luggage inside. They then head back out to the living room. Everyone else comes out as well.
"Can we build a fort Aunt Tay?" Olivia asks.
"Yeah can we Aunt Tay Tay?" Micah asks.
"I help." Noelle says.
"So I." Nikita says.
"Sure guys go get stuff." Taylor says.
They kids all rush off to find whatever they could find. They bring it back. Ruth had a bag with some things in it for them to use as well. They all pitch in and build the fort.
"So what should be do since it is so early?" Nadia asks.
"There is a zoo close by and the hotel shuttle drops you off there." Madison says.
"That sounds like fun." Autumn replies.
"Yeah and its not a bad day outside." Anna says.
"Nope it isn't so let's go." Sid says.
"Sounds good to me. The kids will love it." Kris replies.
"Yes they will." Jake says.
"We will add another one to our check off list." Justin says.
"Yup." Geno replies.
They get the kids ready and then head down to catch the shuttle. It drops them off and they go inside. Jake pays for them. They head inside. They head to the first exhibit the Amazing Asia, where they see Amur Leopards, Snow Leopard, Red Panda, and Gibbons. They then head to South America, where they see Rheas, Llamas, Capybaras, and Giant Tortoises. From there they head to Australia Exhibit, where they see Kangaroos, Wallaby's, and Emus. They then head to the Black bear exhibit seeing the American Black bear. From there they head to Big Cat COuntry where they see Jaguars and Cougars. They then head to the great plains where they see Bissons and wild turkeys. They continue on to the Wild New Jersey, where they see Bald Eagles, Bobcats, Porcupines, Falcons, and Owls. They see Wolves, parrie dogs, alligators and river otters. They check out the reptile house seeing slothes and other animals. From there they head to Sea Lion Sound and Touch Tank where they see Sea Lions and sting rays. They got to touch them and watch the Sea Lion show. They then head to the Sea Turtle recovery center and see a variety of different sea turtles. Lastly they head to the African Adventure where they see Giraffes, Lions and Hyenas and lastly Penguins coast where they get to see a variety of different penguins.
"Hey there are some activities to do." The girls say.
"Let's go." The guys say.
They head to Mini golf safari. Kris pays for them all.
"Loser buys dinner." The guys say.
"Oh you are on." The girls say.
They all start to play. The kids were having a blast. When they finished the last hole Sid had lost.
"Guess I am buying dinner." Sid says.
"Can we eat at the Savana Caffe Uncle Sid?" Micah asks.
"Yeah can we dad?" Olivia asks.
"Sure that sounds good." Nadia says.
They head there. They were seated inside.
"Damn they are a little pricey and not much to choose from." Madison says.
"Yeah 13 bucks." Kris says.
"And nine bucks for kids." Justin says.
"We can go somewhere else. I don't like what they have." Micah says.
"Me either." Olivia says.
They head to McCloones Resturant. They had a much better menu.
"Oh yeah I like this place better." Taylor says.
"Me too." Anna says.
"Get what want." Geno says.
"Yeah baby." Jake says.
They all order a variety of different things and share it. The kids even got a few different things and shared. Once they finished Sid paid for everyone. From there they do paddle boats, they all take a pony ride, the kids play on the prehistoric playground, ride the carousel, climb the treetop course, get their face painted, visit the aviary and then head to the butterfly tent. They walk in. Sid was the last one in. Kris, Justin, Jake, Geno all knowing his fear of them get the kids involved as well and as he walks in they all launch butterflies at him. Sid had a fit.
"Get em off of me." Sid screams out.
"Oh baby they are harmless." Nadia says rolling her eyes.
Everyone was laughing at Sid. Nadia takes him out.
"I hate butterflies." Sid says.
"I know its okay." Nadia says.
Nadia rubs his back trying to calm him down. The rest of them finish the tour and meet Sid and Nadia outside.
"Look Uncle Sid an Ice rink." Micah says.
"Let's go." The guys say.
"But of course." The girls reply.
They head there. They all rent ice skates and head out onto the ice. They skate a bit and the guys end up playing a little hockey. The kids start to get tired so they head and catch the shuttle back to the hotel. They go in and put the kids down for bed. They order room service and eat as a group in the kitchen area as they play a little Cards for Humanity.
"This was fun." Taylor says.
"I agree. I had a nice relaxing day with friends and family." Jake says.
"I did too." Justin replies.
"So did I. I love seeing other zoo's." Autumn says.
"Yeah it was fun, the kids had fun." Madison says.
"That is all that matters. "Kris says.
"Cards fun too." Geno says.
"Yeah this game was fun." Anna says.
They clean up the dishes and the game. They then all part ways. Nadia checks on the kids. They were all sleeping. She heads into the their room. Sid was already in bed. Nadia climbs in bed with him. They make love a few times before snuggling together.
"I love you baby, get some sleep." Sid says.
"You too baby." Nadia says.
They snuggle together falling into a much needed sleep.
