Laby Follies et Le Bois des Lutins

I got to tell you, one day in Italy and a few days in France I am convinced German is going to be the most difficult to learn. Good thing we are there for most of our time away.

Blogging on a Galaxy S4 is not easy either. We are away from our temporary home and only have Cindy's work computer, which is occupied by Cindy working or David wanting to play Mine Craft.

The title for today is the name of two family attractions that me and the kids visited while Cindy worked. Le bois de lutins means the forest of Elves and was the first place we visited. I don't think I have been to a place quite like this before. We dropped Cindy off at work and this was only another 15 minutes away into the middle of nowhere. We were way early and the first in line, but which line? The crowd gathered a few minutes before opening and I was the only one in this particular line, so I asked someone who worked there and they filled me in. "No way to do all three parks in one day, too big." We decided to start with the forest of elves. This is really cool for kids. David is a couple of years away from being too big, but for now both kids could do most attractions.

Lots of nets to get to slides

This was a zip line ride of sorts.

Big ball in net=fun

Another suspension bridge.

These pictures don't do it justice. These trees were tall and the kids were several levels up.

I liked this because it reminded me of the Hobbits from LotR

 They were not worn out yet so we went to one other park that had a large, very large labyrinth and separate big play area. They spent more time here. The maze was huge and impressive but not my favorite part of the day.

You were supposed to gather clues and stuff to enter secret codes, blah blah. LOST IN TRANSLATION. By section 5 of 8 we were ready for some water and fun stuff.

 So now for my commentary. After the zoo and this place I am very impressed with kid entertainment in Europe. Guess how many ride operators/attendants were at this place..........none. People from all different cultures and languages were taking turns and playing safe without employees watching every move and delaying the fun. Don't get me wrong, I am not here to bash America, I love my home, but it is clear that we have PC issues that have huge negative impacts on our society. The lack of structure and rules here makes it fun. Also the lack of commercialism here is refreshing. If you don't know me well I am one who hates advertising of all kinds and I avoid it all almost any cost. Here I can buy a bottle of water for 1 euro at an amusement park that is 20 miles from a grocery store. A coke was 2.50 and ice cream was 2.00. No ads or signage or sponsorships to avoid, just a place to have fun and enjoy the outdoors. ......and that is all that I have to say about that. 

In the end the kids had a great time and that makes me happy.

 Bonsoir, Ferguson Four