We enjoyed exploring the grounds of
Hardwick Hall and were able to get some more of those
50 Things to Do Before You're 11 3/4 goals done. We visited the house (see
yesterday's post) and were able to see much of the estate as well.
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Hardwick Hall |
The first goal was right by the house. Goal #4 is build a den. Plenty of sticks (and previously made dens) were by the garden wall. We tried our hand right away at this.
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J gathers some sticks |
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Early stages of construction |
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We need more, MORE! |
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J and L enjoy their den |
After touring the house we drove down to the Great Pond and the Miller's Pond. The view back to the house up on the hill was quite nice.
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View from the lakes |
The trees there were perfect for #1 on the 50 Things list--Climb a tree.
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L and J start at a low spot |
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J continues his ascent |
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Happily perched in the tree |
An obstacle course was set up by the
National Trust folks since a lot of kids were walking along the edges of the parking lots. J did the course forwards and backwards! The only bad thing about it is that completing it is not one of the 50 Things.
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Balancing carefully |
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