This young man has been in my life for eight years! He is our Grand Nephew..which make me a Great Auntie! I've mentioned him from time to time because he is an important part of our family!
He and I have started a fun activity. It's called Letterboxing. If you have young people in your life and would like to do something fun and educational, while introducing them to new areas of the world, do take a closer look at this. It's a kind of treasure hunt that takes you to interesting places. Go to http://www.atlasquest.com/ and figure out what I'm talking about. All the hobby requires is a car, journal book, a handmade rubber stamp(or finger print), ink pad and a pencil. Take a snack along, have fun and don't let anyone see you at work!! It's a highly secretive adventure!
O yes, do think up an interesting nick name for yourself. You will need it when you find the hidden letterbox and sign-in.
On our trek through Elk Creek Gardens at Bishop's Close we saw several beautiful and unusual flowers. Many of them only bloom in the cooler weather and are in the lily family.
The slugs were out on this day. Ick...ick..ick....but kind of worth looking closer at. This specimen was skimming over the rocks!
We found the Koi pond and stopped to peer into the green water. There were many Koi fish swimming around and just the kind of thing a young man of eight would like to look at!
Another lily appeared around the bend. It had no leaves..just a tall, thick stem and these beautiful flowers.
Fall Crocus..randomly growing along the path.
The back side of the Kerr Mansion appears through the bushes and trees surrounding the estates ten acres. Below is a side entrance. It shows the simplicity and the charm of the stately home.
Wuthering Heights comes to my mind when I come here. There are some nice details to the building but it is also stark and plain. It is a big grey cement house with lots of rooms.
As we leave the parking lot we notice the blue bench almost hidden beneath the very large wisteria vine. We wanted to stay but our next stop was the DQ for an Oreo Blizzard!
9 comments:
What a wonderful Great Auntie you are! Fun adventures :0)
What a great adventure for the two of you, GREAT AUNTIE! When our boy is old enough to do this, I'll be asking lots of questions.
One particular question is on my mind and heart today... :)
What fun in such a beautiful place. I am interested in the activity and will be checking it out.
That really is a different slug, is it a particular variety?
Children are so much fun and a day spent with them reminds me of the wonder this world God has created has to offer.
Such FUN... and love these photos, Julene! You are a great Auntie. :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))
What a fun place and so pretty
I have heard of letter boxing but have not done it...maybe someday (o:
I have 6 great nephews (o:
Way to go, Julene. What a great thing to do with your favorite guy!
I have done letterboxing, it's a great adventure and takes you to the most beautiful places. Even found one in Canada when visiting Yellowpoint Lodge.
Wuthering Heights definitely. What a lovely place to spend some time. I'd not heard of letterboxing and was interested in the site you linked to. Maybe someday, if I ever get some little people in my life!
I never heard of letterboxing...so I'll have to check but certainly sounds super fun! urg...hate slugs..luckily we dont have them much here, but love the flowers for sure ;0
It looks like Ireland!!!
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