Saturday Outing With Dad

Monday, October 28, 2013

Saturday Outing With Dad

After spending Saturday morning puttering around at home,

We decided it was time to venture out.

We ran some quick errands and then were off to show Dad some of the places we had discovered.

Along our way we saw a nice little pier and decided to stop.

After enjoying that view for a few minutes we continued on our way to Creek Street.

It was as beautiful as it had been the day before.

They boys were excited to be back.

Peter needed to use the bathroom, so we went into the museum.

It was very VERY small.

But Ammon was fascinated!!!

Andrew and Peter left ahead of us.

I stayed back with Ammon while he soaked in all the different artifacts.

When Ammon and I caught up with Andrew and Peter,

they were exploring the tram.

I had assumed it was closed during the non-tourist season.

I was wrong!

There was an "elevator button".

Andrew pushed it, and down it came to pick us up.

They were all excited to ride it.

About half way up Ammon said,

"I feel a little bit nervous."

Me too - Ammon.

He and I are the ones who don't like the Ferris Wheel.

Nerves not withstanding, we made it to the top in one piece.

It took us to a hotel with a restaurant, and a few small buildings.

We found a path to walk back down.

I was relieved thinking that Ammon would walk back with me.

He didn't.

So back to the tram we went.

By this time we had learned that the tram could safely deliver us to our destination.

I don't know if it was experience, or direction,

but somehow the trip down seemed less frightening.

It gave me a minute to really enjoy the beautiful view from so high up.

We finished our walk down Creek Street and then headed home.

1 comment:

UnknownNovember 4, 2013 at 7:52 PM
It is so beautiful there. I sometimes can't believe you are really there and not in our cute neighborhood. I miss seeing your friendly face. I hope the new ward realizes what a great family they got. I love the Creek. It is so beautiful. A lot of your pictures remind me of Seattle. Green, lush, and sometimes rainy! :)
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