A family of explorers

It takes us 20 minutes to walk the three blocks to Rivka's school. Little kids really know how to stop and smell the roses.

There are a few major landmarks in our neighborhood that always draw special attention-

Lydia's tetherball

a lion's head garden sculpture

bush shaped like a seal

flag with ladybugs on it

And then there are treasures that cross our path and must be inspected closely-

sticks

rocks

bugs

dog poop

litter

and the most coveted item- pecan shells

Not quite as exotic as walking the streets of Panama, but definitely just as exciting.