What an adventure we had today! I've heard about letterboxing and I've been wanting to try it so today, at the insistence of my bff, we went! Before I start on about our adventrure, let me just share what letterboxing is and to get more info, you can go to www.letterboxing.org. Letterboxing is a sort of treasure hunt that is going on all over the world! You go online and get clues to where these boxes are hidden then, you go find them. There are some that are easy to find and others that are well... challenging. I had read that there were quite a few at Stone Mountain Park and since I have a pass there, we (me and the kids, and my friend and her 2 girls) decided today would be a great day to hunt. We gathered our supplies, packed a lunch and headed out. Here is a picture of what we brought.
Basically a notebook, stamp pad, stamps, wipes (not necessary), pen, compass and our clue. (you can find clues at www.letterboxing.org or http://www.atlasquest.com). The premise is that you go find the box. When you find it, you put your stamp in their notebook and put their stamp in you book. From there you just collect as many stamps as you want. All of the boxes are located in public locations, usually in public parks. We had such a great time and so much learning! Each location is a secret so I didn't take a picture of the kids finding the actual box but I will say that it took us a few attempts. It was a great lesson in following directions. When they actually found the box, all 6 of us were elated! It was a beautiful day so one the way back to the car, we stopped to cool off in the stream.
taking a drink of the water.
After we were done with that letterbox hunt, we went over to the park for a picnic lunch. It was a beautiful day and the kids were having a blast. Then this man walked in and started blowing bubbles! He went on to explain that he worked for the park (but was not working at that time) and this is what he did. He entertained the masses by blowing bubbles! And these were not ordinary bubbles. They were huge! He was great with the kids. He remembered each ones name and managed them so there was no fighting and everyone got a turn. At one point., Jaiden got hurt because he and another child collided while chasing the giantic bubbles. He got a pretty big fat lip to the point that is was bleeding. As soon as the bubble mas realized that Jaiden was hurt, he came over to me (where Jaiden was) and said he had the cure for bubble wounds: bubble juice! He then let jaiden blow his own huge bubbles. Before I knew it, Jaiden was playing like nothing had happened! As we were leaving, I saw his truck and his site is www.gabubbleman.com
By the end of that adventure, both kids were exhausted! So if you are up for an awesome outdoor adventure, try letterboxing and let me know if you find any good trails!!!
In love and light!
Stephanie, Anna, Jaiden and Lilli
