Extreme Mammals and Mummies

Marina is on fall break this week. Today, we went to the nature and science museum to see their new temporary exhibits – Extreme Mammals and Mummies. Marina wore her Egypt t-shirt and cat ears to be ready for both exhibits. When we arrived, Marina decided she wanted to see Extreme Mammals first.

The Extreme Mammals exhibit had many examples of how mammals do amazing things. We saw examples of large animals, amazing motion, unusual abilities and adaptability. At the end, she had the opportunity to dress up which of course she loved. Naturally, she preferred to dress up like wild cats.

We stopped for lunch. Once we finished eating, we went directly to the Mummies exhibit.

The exhibition focused on mummies found in Egypt and Peru. Marina and I have seen exhibits about Egypt before, but the comparison with Peru was very interesting. Marina was moved by the mummies of children in particular. She had brought her hieroglyphics chart with her, so she tried to translate some of the message she saw. Once we finished the Mummies exhibit, Marina was ready to go home.