Zoo Lights

Zoo lights are usually a damp affair. This year we got lucky and a high pressure system kept the rain at bay. However, it was rather chilly but hot chocilate helped Lily and Nicholette to withstand the long wait for the train. As usual, we had a great time. There was a pinch of drama on the train -- it didn't have quite enough steam to make it up a short grade. The engineer had to attempt a couple flying starts before we all made it safely back to the station.

We had intended to eat at the restaraunt because they serve a nice holiday buffet. Unfortunately, the buffet is only on Friday-Sunday and we visited on a Thursday. We'll have to keep that in mind for next year.

While the train ride is supposed to be the highlight, I love the hippo river diarama the best. There was also a cool snake.