Sunday, May 11, 2008

Eco-Adventures



Our family is discovering new ways to protect the planet and is having a great time doing it!

Yesterday, my husband and I celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary. We decided that as an alternative to an expensive evening out, we’d celebrate the day in a “green” way by going out on an eco-adventure. We slipped on our walking shoes and went for a long day’s walk. Where we would go or end up, we didn’t exactly know. What we knew was that we’d leave the car keys and credit cards behind, take sweaters for evening weather, carry water and snacks and experience something new.

We walked through town for miles strolling through memory lane, meanwhile learning where the bus stops are located. We hopped on a bus, watched people board and exit, talked to the bus driver and discovered the route of County Connection 121. We disembarked to walk through a different town and just had fun along the way.

It was GREAT family time for my husband, daughter and I. We spent hours walking talking and getting much needed exercise. We enjoyed not having to stick to a rigid schedule. Not having a plan was the plan, and so was protecting the environment while saving a little money.