On Day 4 we headed to historic Jacksonville which has fun shops and restaurants along its main street in all the old historic buildings. But our first stop had to be to the park.
James really was enjoying this.
Poor Quinn.
After shopping just a bit we stopped for lunch and had some yummy Mexican food. After eating all the chips and salsa we played peek-a-boo until our food came.
This is James favorite game and Emma can always make him laugh the most.
After lunch it was back to more shopping. Here is a shot of some of the buildings. After all that Emma was the only one who bought anything.
Shopping is hard work so we stopped and had some very Delicious Italian gelato. Sooooo good!
After that we went back to Walker's and relaxed. Emma and Dallin had fun playing and eating watermelon.
James was entertained by Erin.
Later we made smores in the freezing cold.
But oh so worth it. Quinn, Dallin, Madison, Madison's friend, Erin and Jill
On Day 5 we headed to the Oregon Vortex, The House of Mystery. If you didn't already know this is the west's most discussed attraction according to them. We entered a world where the improbable is commonplace and everyday physical facts are reversed.
In an old mining shack that has slid off its foundation we observed people as they appeared to grow and shrink while walking across a level platform. we also watched a bottle appear to roll up hill. You can see our tour guide standing at a slant. The funny thing is she is on a level platform. Weird.
Don't take my word for it though, you can catch a show all about it on the travel channel.Our last stop that day was to Ashland another town with great shopping and a beautiful park. It also holds the Shakespearean festival that was going to start the day we were to arrive home. Oh well, we will have to catch the one in Cedar City.
We decided to walk through Lithia park even though it was raining. It is a 92 acre park with playgrounds, tennis courts, a stream and many gardens.
Emma had to play at the playground for a little while.
She also loves to pick flowers out of the grass.
My favorite was the walk through a small Japanese garden.
The flowers on the trees were beautiful even it they were a little past their peak.
Then it was back to the Walkers for more great food and relaxing. Quinn, Erin, Jason and Jill
1 comment:
It's going to be very hard for Jill to leave, but it's hard for us to have them leave too as we've loved that area. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip as much as you did and I love the photos, etc.
Pat
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