Archangel

I agree with you about the comport zone. That was a wonders story that you have. The only experience  I have with stingrays is while I was in various aquariums. 

I have funny story. At least to me, was the first I went sailing with my uncle. I was, think 7 or 8 at the time. Where he took me sailing around the bench, like a couple hundred feet offshore. We where supposed to be having a fun time. The thing was I terrorifed, looking back it was silly and I had no reason to be. The funny thing is that I have done a complete 360 and have become a professional mariner and licensed engineering officer. Needlessly to say, I got over that hang up, and wish that my uncle taught me how to sail when I got older. But he declined or I never asked and wanted to. Strangely it is one my favorite child memories and stories, even though I was terrorifed at the same.

I'm giving you props for going outside your comfort zone. I also share your taste in art. I'm blessed to live near the ocean.