We had grand plans to kick off 2021. Think heading into the hills, packs laden, baby hoisted up, big girls carrying a small share of supplies. For a couple of reasons we decided to go small adventure style to start the year instead. Plenty of time for big adventures! We decided to head to Bledisloe Park and up the third steps to Atawhai Park. We packed a late lunch - or early dinner depending on where you stand on these things (it was 3pm when we headed out the door). Out smallest, almost two, was keen to walk. We took the Tula Toddler carrier for when he inevitably got tired legs. One of our big girls would have happily jumped on my back. Unfortunately she is taller than me so we wouldn't have got terribly far. There were plenty of folk relaxing on the stream edge under Bridge 2 and to the left of Bridge 3. We will save that adventure for another day. Mr 1 made it up the first three sets of stairs (with sounds effects showing just how much effort he was putting in) before we asked for a "pick". He wasn't too keen on getting in the carrier but I was! Once up, he was happy with the view. Our two house cats had become mountain lions and we didn't catch up with them till the top of the hill. It was wonderful to see them enjoying one another's company and supporting one another. Actually it was wonderful to see them outside if I am honest. They have been living up to their moniker lately... The pathway at the top of the hill isn't very shaded so it got warm pretty quickly. Fortunately it's not too far to the playground which has lots of shady trees. We ate, swung and played. Actually I sat under the tree and ate. The rest of our crew did the playing and swinging. We thought about wandering back along the streets to another of the stairways but it was still pretty warm. The mountain lions charged off down the hill again and we ambled down. Our biggest met us at the bottom of the stairs and commented how how much quicker the return trip was. We assumed Mountain Lion 2 had carried on to the car but we split up at the loop track just in case. Me and ML1 discussed goals and plans for 2021 at her request. If you know me you know I love a good goal chat! Back at the car our newly crowned mountain lion had reverted to house cat and was mewing to be let into the car. It will take more than a day for her to complete the mutation. I love Bledisloe Park, there are so many adventures to be had - wild water, the aboretum, hard walks, easy ambles, even tabata and 1k time trials. It's part of the Te Araroa trail too, which I think it a lovely example of the natural Palmy environment. Where will we head next?
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AuthorI'm Kate. I have 3 children - 2 bios and a steppie, 1 under 5 and 2 tweenagers. I am determined to spend more time outside this year and share more of Palmy's wonderful places and free play activities. Categories
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