International District Field Trip Take 2

I can't believe it's been two years since I took Nate on this same field trip!  I expect I'll get to go two more times...

I think they use the exact same maps and information sheets every year.  I was able to find a few places this time that we couldn't with Nate's group, but it we mostly saw the same things.  It's an enjoyable trip, though, so I'm glad I went again.  The weather was great, which made it even better.  I had an eager group who wanted to get to the first location before everyone else, so we hoofed it up the hills from the ferry.  I definitely got a workout!  Our first stop was Kobe Park at the top of 6th and Yesler, the highest point in the ID. 

L to R:  Jared, Dylan, Harrison, Serena, Kylie, Kate

The Danny Woo Community Gardens are right below Kobe Park.  Once again, the kids were eager to move along, so we didn't spend much time wandering through the maze-like paths or admiring the intricate gardens. 

They did stop for a minute so I could take their picture.

But then they were off again!

Under 1-5, the pillars are painted with beautiful koi.  We stopped here for a second before moving on to the fortune cookie factory, where we had to buy another huge bag of "unfortunate cookies".  They're so addictive! 

Their favorite spot was the Children's Park, which was one site we couldn't find when I went with Nate's group.  They could have stayed and played here all afternoon if other groups hadn't arrived.  I don't know if they felt embarrased to be playing on the tiny merry-go-round, but as soon as other people showed up, they were ready to move on.

Uwajimaya was next, where we ate lunch and browsed the store.  The kids stocked up on candy and I bought some curry paste in hopes of recreating the delicious red curry chicken I had for lunch.

Our last official stop was Hing Hay Pavilion.  Dylan really wanted to play tag here, but the nice lady playing the soothing guitar music was a big deterrent. 

We made our way back to the ferry, stopping at a bakery so Jared could get some bubble tea.  By the time we got to the ferry, everyone was pretty mellow.  I was tired, at least!  But I think we all had a great day.  I'll be back in three years with Jillian's class!