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In Monterey, I arranged behind the scenes tours (staff benefit) at the aquarium where we got to meet the aviarist who works with the giant pacific octopus; got to feed one; squish jellyfish, and more.

My parents have not really been to an aquarium so they didn’t know what to expect. I think the best praise was that they said they wouldn’t have minded paying the US$70 per person for entry if they had to (of course I used my staff tix for them); because they found it incredible. No higher praise from (usually frugal) Chinese parents.

I’m glad they got to see that part of my life.

My friends drive us out to Big Sur, which is so incredibly beautiful, and Nepenthe was a magical spot as well. There is a lot of beauty in central California. I feel so lucky to be immersed in the natural world out there