Wow! We had the most fabulous week outdoors this week! We took a family vacation to Slovenia - what a beautiful country! We stayed in the Lake Bled/Lake Bohinj area, two beautiful lakes nestled in a valley in the alps. We went there in December and in the winter it's just like a Christmas card scene. This trip, in the spring, was just as beautiful with all the blossoms on the trees, the tulips and daffodils blooming in the gardens of the farmhouses, cows grazing in the fields, and lush green on the mountains. Next trip we'll have to try it in the autumn!
There are a LOT of pictures coming up, so brace yourself!
Riding the tractor at the guesthouse where we stayed
Examining a snail shell found on a hike along a gorge
We found a bird's nest too, built right on the rocky side of the gorge - a swallow perhaps?
An evening stroll to the lake
Checking out a spider web shimmering in the sunlight
Sitting on the dock, enjoying the warm weather
Throwing rocks in the lake
Sweet Pea enjoyed the feel of the pebbles
Found the world's best stick - with a deep groove down the middle, perfect for rolling pebbles down
Stopping to smell the spring flowers
Taking in the view from atop the castle
Feeding the ducks
Stopping to look up at the trees on a hike up the mountain to a beautiful waterfall
Um, can you tell that I'm absolutely SMITTEN with my new Hipstamatic app for my iPhone?? (Thanks to Anna for recommending it!)
And here are a few more that aren't 'hip':
Making a fairy house
I've realised that my girls don't have enough logs and dirt piles in their lives. Or dinosaurs.
Enjoying a nap on Mummy's back during a hike
Sweet Pea was fascinated by the ducks and swans
Watching the sun set over the mountains. (How cute is that little hand on Daddy's knee?!)
You don't have to take a family vacation to get outdoors with your kids, but it sure does make it extra enjoyable!
Have you checked out the links on the sidebar? They are full of more ideas of fun things to do with your kids!