Sunday, July 6, 2008

Cambridge and Thetford Forest Park...

This last week we checked out the areas nearby. Tuesday, I took the girls to an indoor pool/waterpark. Unfortunately we went at the wrong time so the wave/zero-entry pool and water slide were closed. However they had a learning pool that was 2.5 feet deep the entire length which was perfect for Whitney to swim in. Maren enjoyed playing on the steps and swimming with Mom. Wednesday, we went down to Cambridge. We spent the morning at the Funky Fun House. It's a big indoor play place with a 3 story playground with all sorts of fun elements to climb and play on. The girls loved climbing to the top and racing down the slides. They provide the parents with a free hot drink so I enjoyed sipping my hot chocolate while watching the girls play. Unfortunately both of these places didn't allow photography so I couldn't get any great pictures of the girls. Afterwards I took the girls to downtown Cambridge for a picnic lunch where we watched people punting on the river while eating and to meander down the streets past the various colleges that make up the University of Cambridge.

Thursday, Jim joined us on a trip to Thetford Forest Park. This park has a lot of hiking and biking trails along with an adventure park including a high ropes course you can pay to go on. We enjoyed playing in the adventure park and then hiking the squirrel's trail with stops at the various play structures that are each shaped like a different animal along the way. Our favorite part was playing on the zipline.

3 comments:

Cherie said...

Great Pictures!! Enjoy the rest of your trip!

Cindy said...

The fun never ceases for you guys! Love the updates.
Cindy

Lark said...

Love the zip line. you guys manage to find some pretty cool stuff everywhere you go!
Loved all the London pictures too - a bike ride through the city - That does sound fun!