Six Flags Adventures

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Well the ladies descended on 6-Flags New England, and were much amused.

Poppy deserves high kudos for the ability to drive all the way there and back with no help from me. Conveniently my glasses were lost on "Mind Eraser" and I spent the rest of the day in a myopic haze, unable to assist in driving.

The star ride of the day for Abby was "Mr 6's Pandemoneum" You can ride it virtually here A pretty cool ride indeed. Also partially conquered was the climbing wall. We may be investigating this as a regular activity, I fully support rock climbing as a great way to build character, risk-taking, and healthy thrills.

Emily's favorite varied, but she enjoyed the water park, the batman show, and the Poison Ivy Roller Coaster. She also quite enjoyed a spin on the Whip with Granny.

It was really hot (95+). But the water park allowed small folk to survive the morning. Tubes were floated in, slides were slid down, and wave pools were attacked. I'm not certain I was not more comfortable with Abby being uncomfortable in water, than her dashing into the teeth of the waves with complete abandon. The continuing paradox of seeing your children grow.

Today I am at work :-( But the ladies will be taking on NYC. We shall see if Dora and American Girl can hold up to the comparison with roller coasters and the chlorine enfused waters of Hurricane Harbor.

Comments

Cynthia Young said…
What delightful day. I am so glad your kids have followed in your footsteps and decided to love roller coasters. I think I have gone to the opposite end of the spectrum and actually find them painful!

Hope the NYC adventures are just as wonderful.
Hugs to all.
C
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