Not my usual sort of adventure. Sea World , Florida. April 23

"Well" said my son back in September last year, "Ya fancy coming to Florida with us?'

"Fuck Yeah", says I.

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"This ain't my first rodeo, I first visited Florida in 1992 with my then wife, kids and my parents, I am glad I did, less that 12 months later My old fella shuffled off his mortal coil.

The last time I was here was 2003, so it was gonna be good to see how things had changed and to enjoy some time out with one half of the fambam

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We have always visited Sea World on day one, it is one of the less crowded of the parks, a gentle introduction for what is to come over the next two weeks.

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Yup there be roller coasters to ride

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and wildlife to see.

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Now a big thing is made about keeping these amazing mammals in captivity training them to perform for public entertainment. Some say it is conservation others claim cruelty.

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I have no views either way at least they are safe from Factory ships scooping up tuna.

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Or Japanese whaling fleets

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There really is no point in coming to see the Orca show, (back in the day it was Shamu) unless you are prepared to get wet.

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One way or another if you look for it, you is gonna get soaked.

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