The
National Trust has a program for children called
50 things to do before you're 11 3/4. On a recent trip to Knaresborough we decided to try out #13, "Make a Mudpie," on the River Nidd.
The location was quite picturesque, underneath the lesser bridge leading into town (the most famous bridge is the dramatic rail bridge leading into the middle of town).
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A good place for pie |
We found a little trail down to the river where J and L harvested the primary ingredients--dirt and water!
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Not the poshest shopping in England |
Some ducks on the river made a beeline for the children. I bet they thought L and J had some bread. They were sorely disappointed but hung around anyway in hopes of the kids catching on.
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Pretty ducks...pretty angry ducks |
Walking back up to the bench (which was their oven), J and L prepared their ingredients carefully.
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L adds a blend of herbs and spices |
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Happy pie makers |
We parents did not sample their wares since we were headed across the river to the
Mother Shipton Inn for a drink and a more edible snack.
It was great to finish one of the 50 things. More things coming in the future! (I know because we already did them!!)
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