I was contemplating this question : "While growing up, what did we do in our little town of Cardston during the summer?" We didn't have activity camps or sports camps, water parks, zoos, amusement parks or large play centers (roller rinks, bounce houses etc.). How did we survive? This is how:
We walked!!!
We walked to the creek (and waded in it for hours), we walked to the Red Rooster for Canadian slurpees (American slurpees don't even come close), we walked to Ken's for ice cream cones and penny candies, and we walked around the temple and the Cardston Fitness Trail.
We rode our bikes around town for hours. Now that is what I call FREEDOM!
We golfed. Driving the golf cart was my favorite part.
We swam at the public pool.
We cruised around back alleyways on motorbikes. The biggest THRILL indeed!
We spent hours with our cousins who came to visit from the big city.
We ice blocked down Redford Park.
We watched a lot of VHS movies, played Nintendo and attended the local movie theater.
We drove to Waterton Park to hike, eat ice cream, canoe, fish and play in the lake.
We painted our toenails and "puff painted" shirts.
We scavenged through our grandparents' amazing garden. Raspberries, peas, carrots, and
strawberries were my favorites.
We ran around our house spraying the water hoses.
We played kick-the-can, hide-and-seek, anti-i-over and sardines with the neighborhood kids.
We set up the tent in the backyard.
And we basically lazed around!
MAN! I HAD A GREAT CHILDHOOD!!!
This is why I love going home to Cardston every summer, so my kids get a taste of the good life!
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