On Saturday, Miss Glade and I decided to go Geo Caching for the second time. We did it the first time on Bank Holiday Monday, but didn’t find a thing and so gave up, however inspired by Muddy Mum from Mud and Nettles, we decided to give it another try.
With beautiful views like this Rapeseed field with the Welsh Hills in the background, I decided it was a great way to spend the afternoon even if we didn’t find anything again. The 12 year old was slightly less enthusiastic.
However, when she quickly found her first ‘Cache’, with a little help from a runner who had done the same last week with his children, she was thrilled!
She was keen to carry on and find more. We walked along the track of the old railway line that forms The Wirral Way and didn’t see another living soul for miles. It was beautiful.
The next find was a lot easier than the first. Then when we were looking for the third one , we ended up in a sort of ditch, in front of an empty field. The clue said something about the view of the Welsh Hills so that was the direction that I looked to, I heard a rustling behind me and turned, expecting to see another walker, instead this handsome chap and his friend who was My Sunday Photo had appeared to say hello.
We honestly couldn’t believe it and forgot about Geo Caching for a while, instead preferring to admire our hosts, we were at the bottom of their field after all.
Eventually, we did find the cache at the top of the ditch so really we need not to have got that close, but it was extraordinary to see them.
The next two finds were relatively straightforward. If she hadn’t been getting hunger pangs, the youngest would still be there, she had a great time.
On Sunday, As we were about to take the dog for his walk, we looked to see if there are any Caches near to where we live. There was one listed behind a field, somewhere we had never explored before.
Eventually we found that one too, although I think. we made it difficult for ourselves.
Afterwards we went back towards our house through the woods, stopping off to reward ourselves with Cheshire Ice Cream.
Although, that said, I think my real reward was seeing this absolutely beautiful Bluebell wood that was hidden away behind a sports centre. Between that and the horses the day before, we couldn’t decide which had been the most magical.
Equally, the look on the youngest’s face when we eventually located the Caches was priceless. It was a fabulous thing to do, to get out in the thick of the undergrowth and have a good look around, it’s amazing what you miss power walking along these beautiful paths.
If you are tempted to take part, I strongly suggest you read Muddy Mum’s blog, she is far more advanced and knowledgable than us.
Have a lovely day!
sounds fun and such gorgeous photos, I want those ice-creams
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It was fab, she loved it & the ice cream of course! Thanks Mac x
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We used to enjoy geo-caching but haven’t done it for ages. Never mind. Good to hear you had such fun – and yes, those ice creams look delicious! (Went to Lunya again on Thursday night. Yummy!!)
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Oh lovely, myself and the little one are hoping to go on Friday evening to celebrate the end of her assessments! Have a lovely day and thank you x
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Oh I do enjoy a good Geocache! It can be addictive can’t it? How lucky to find those Bluebells. They are stunning. X
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I just love this story, that’s what does it for me with geocaching. Finding those amazing places that you probably just wouldn’t come across otherwise.
Happy adventuring! 😊
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It was amazing both times, the horses one day and the Bluebells the next! We loved it thank you x
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Ive always meant to give this a go. Think there will be alot fairly near me. Im going to investigate when im less exhausted.
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Oh I hope you feel better soon! Honestly it is worth it , we were all for giving up but I’m so glad we had another go! Let me know if you give it a go xx
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Reblogged this on Mud and Nettles and commented:
It’s fair to say I’m not a natural blogger.
I’d much rather be out having fun than writing about it.
You my readers are however a marvellous bunch that really do keep me going.
Every like, share, tweet and favourite makes me grin like the Cheshire cat.
Many thanks, and please don’t stop… 😉
Then there are days like today. Gloomy, rainy Mondays.
My blogging monster has been rearing its ugly head again recently.
‘Why oh why do I do this? Can I really write about THAT? When on earth do I even have time to write?’
To wake up on a Monday morning to the news that my rambled musings have inspired a family to get outdoors, go geocaching and have an amazing adventure.
It doesn’t get much better than that. 🙂
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Thank you for the inspiration and PLEASE keep writing xx p.s I think you are a natural blogger #JustSayin xx
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Thanks! 😊 I give myself a really hard time over it. luckily I’ve met some awesome people on my blogging journey who really do keep me going.
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Your posts are so funny, I am sure that you keep lots of people going with your writing. Tara has left a lovely comment about you too! xx
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I’ve never Geo-cached either. My 6-year-old is reading over my shoulder and wanted to know about it too. Now that I’ve explained it, he wants to do it TODAY!! Maybe we will – it is a bank holiday here. cheers!
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Oh how brilliant! I hope you do, you will see so much and your 6 yo will be delighted when he finds a cache! Good luck Bronwyn xx
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Brilliant! Muddy Mum should be the official geocaching ambassador. Her enthusiasm is infectious 🙂
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Isn’t it just!! She is a star!! Thanks Tara xx
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I’m drooling over just the mention of ice cream.
Geocaching…I know several people who have become addicted to this…it really sounds like a lot of fun.
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I believe it is addictive, but I suppose there are worse things to become addicted to ha! Thank you x
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I’ve reblogged, hope that’s ok. Just adore how much fun you had. You’ve really captured the spirit of geocaching for me. Happy to take post down if you would rather. 🙂
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Gosh! No it’s fine, thank you x
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Oh this geo-caching sound like a fantastic mini adventure, and when you’re surrounded by such beautiful scenery how can it be anything but!XX
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It’s great! We got to see loads of things we normally miss because we were properly looking! Thanks lovely xx
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Sounds fab honey xx
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That looks brilliant! I’ve been wanting to try geocaching but I think at 2 my youngest is a bit young.. I know that there are quite a few by my house though so hopefully soon.. #PointShoot
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Thank you! Some that we did would have been great for little ones, even the cache 😉 x
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Geo caching sounds good fun. I’ve never heard of it before. Going to sign up and see if there’s anything close by, though I somehow doubt it. Its amazing the places you find quite close to home that you never knew existed.
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Honestly you would be amazed, they are everywhere including cities! If you do decide to have a go, myself and muddy mum would love to hear about it xx
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Wow! A whole new world. Never heard about that before but now feel rather inspired to go geo-caching. Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks Christina! Oh yes give it a go, the last three would have been really good for little ones. It’s such a nice way to spend time together outside! xx
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Beautiful photos! It sounds like you had a lovely day. (And that ice-cream looks yum!)
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Thank you! It was a great day and the ice cream was delicious x
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We went geo-caching over the weekend but some horrible person in our town has stolen all the boxes and smashed up the hiding places. Such a shame. Sounds like you had a lovely day and some gorgeous photos too. #pointshoot
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Thank you Gemma! Oh no that is awful!! Gosh you all must’ve been so disappointed. We didn’t find anything the first time, I now think they must have been moved but to smash up the hiding places is truly horrible. I hope you find some others soon xx
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We love geocaching! We love it so much that we have one somewhere around here! This is such a fun day of geocahing! #pointshoot
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We want to put one in The Glade too, it’s great fun. Thank you x
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