Last week it was finally time to take a break from the farm. It was the first day of summer and the farmer decided it was time to go for a day trip. We took cutlery, paper plates, glasses napkins and a tablecloth along and headed to a provincial park about an hour away from home. Close to our destination we stopped to buy a roasted chicken, salads, a baguette, pistachios, grapes and the farmer's picnic favourite; chocolate milk. After picking out a picnic table on the beach which was in the shade of the trees we enjoyed a delicious picnic by the lake. The entertainment was delightful...
We watched pelicans from afar and a class of primary school students enjoying their day at the beach. Before long, it was time for a jog along the shoreline with the teacher repeating the instructions a couple of times..."No running in the water". The jogging quickly turned into walking single file and on the route back the discovery of lady bugs by the shoreline ended the walk. It was nice to be sitting on the bench watching. I remember so well those last days of June and the trips I took with my classes. I wonder if my students enjoyed those days of small adventures as much as I did? How do the teachers get through the last few days when students are so anxious for school to end and for summer holidays begin? Those were the days... Happy summer to all of you who will have children around to brighten your days!
