No Fair
They had a wonderful time in Yosemite. There was quite a bit of snow where they were staying and snowball fights were a favorite...and a treat for children living in Sacramento ;). They hiked for miles and saw quite a few coyotes and deer. They visited a cavern in the dark. The only person with a light was the guide who relayed info about the terrain to the person behind them who told the person behind them etc...They arrived in a chamber and listened to Native Americans stories and songs. They went on a solo hike in the snow. The nearest people were at least 15 mns behind and in front.
I wonder if they could hear you scream.
My son loved the solo hike. He said it was very peaceful.
I wouldn't know, I can barely pee in solitude and I don't remember peaceful.
I'm still a little aghast at the solo hike. You know, considering that the first thing they advise you to do when you go into these parks is to not hike by yourself. At least I don't think there are mountain lions in Yosemite but there are a lot of bears. They actually saw one at night wandering into the village, in search of food, no doubt. Considering that a certain number of people lose their lives to these animals every year I'm amazed that they do these things...without actually consulting the parents first. I understood that the form I signed was for the inevitable things that can happen when you are hiking. I did not quite understood they would actually make it dangerous on purpose. You know.
I wonder if I would have said yes if they had asked me first. Probably I would have. The risk is still small. I think. Well, maybe not. Pfffff...I thought that the older they got the easier it got...I guess not!
The only bad thing that happened is that one of the kids in my son's group was very sick all week. It turns out he had the flu and my son got it. He came down with it the day after he came back.
Of course I got it too.
The day after he got back was also the day that my daughter and my husband chose for their 2 day trip to go skiing ( it was my daughter's christmas' present).
They had a great time on the slopes, at the restaurants and at the motel.
She was starting to get a cold the day they left. She got really sick the day after they came back.
Of course I got that cold too.
So, let's sum this up, shall we?
My son goes to Yosemite for a week and has a great time.
My daughter and husband go skiing and have a great time.
I get the flu and a bad cold.
Oh, and did I mention that my husband is back skiing today while I'm still coughing my lungs up? Did I?
4 comments:
Solo hiking,,,, wow,, it must have been great experience for the chidlren. But, well, I would have not accept the idea if they had told me about it. haha.. I admit that I am a silly mom who is always concerned about her child. :p But anyway your son came back in safe, and that was really good for you.
Ahh, but you got flu.. sorry to hear that.
My son is going snowboarding with his friends from tomorrow morning. He will come back in 3 days. I think I will not be able to sleep well till I see him. :(
awww, you know, I know, we know ... the wheel turns and you're just waiting for sunshine to come back to enjoy it the way you deserve it! :P
And then it will be your turn to write a "That's just fair" post ;-) hehe
About the solo hiking... I find it great to give freedom and independence to the kids... but jeeeez that sounded risky! and when it come to our kids 0.0001% of risk is not an option! BUT ... as soon as they started to walk, I think we just had to let them go, enjoy and discover life, and that includes such moments... I'm sure the staff around knew what they were doing and wouldn't have chanced anything dangerous. The best way to think of it this way, anyway :)
(pssshit, while I'm around, have you got my email? I'm not sure at all about the adress I used!)
Hiro:
That solo hike sounds at the same time wonderful and really scary isn't it?It was the favorite part on his trip he says... How did your son's trip go? I have no doubt it was a lot of fun, but I'd worry too.
Candy Froggie:
It better be my turn soo, I tell you. Better be.
Not anytime soon though, pffff.
It's difficult to judge if the staff calculated all the dangers. I'd hope that they would but I don't know how they would factor in bears wandering on the path.
It feels so strange sometimes to worry about bears! And I know that I worry too much about them. There are hundreds of bears in this country and only a few accidents. But then, it's a freaking big animal. :)
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