At the Zoo, not with Eli(phant), but 'cutie-pie' Ellie Lael
I can touch, hey Gaga? Who has more joy? 1-2-3 heave, ho! During our ‘holiday’ in San Diego, we are ‘resting’ as we prepare for the next leg of Hike-About. We hope we survive more ‘legs’ than a centipede has—it is a wonderful adventuring concept. Meanwhile, we are enjoying our cute granddaughter immensely. Off we went, heading to the San Diego Zoo. Ellie made it a most enjoyable experience. Some of the highlights of a zoo with a near-two year old are: Can we have a playdate, Gaga? The petting area, where one is able to touch and stroke the goats, is a good starting point. It sets the tone for the rest of the visit. If Ellie could talk, we think she might list her highlights as follows: Struggling to open the faucet, after leaving the kiddies’ area, was a challenge she would not relinquish until she succeeded. Thereafter, she wanted not only clean hands but…wrists, arms, sleeves and the rest of her body. A faucet with a challenging opening mechanism is a great toy. Perhaps the ...