Growing up in South East Placentia, NL, I have such fond memories of fun I had with all the neighbourhood kids. So last fall, I decided that I would fly home to NL with my 4 year old granddaughter Bianca. I wanted her to experience some of the fun I had as a child growing up in a small community. For Bianca, it was a very exciting adventure to a far away land. She certainly got to experience many firsts on that special trip. Bianca was beyond excited about her very first plane ride, and meeting her great grandparents, cousins, and uncle Francis. To be able to just go out and play in the yard was such a common thing growing up in NL. Well, Bianca certainly learned very quickly that she could keep herself very busy exploring my parents' large garden. She especially loved her wheel barrel rides with Poppy James! Grandma Rose taught Bianca how to set bulbs in the garden so they would grow in the spring. Bianca had such a great time digging for worms and taking supper orders for how many worms everyone wanted for supper. Everything was so new and exciting for Bianca, from picking apples in the backyard to playing hide-and-seek in the tall grass with her cousins. Bianca was especially helpful with the yard chores, like hauling away large tree branches and catching little critters. What a wonderful trip this turned out to be for not only Bianca but for me and my family. Not once did Bianca get bored out exploring and learning new things in the garden. She was having so much fun that she didn't even want to go to the playground. This has been a trip to remember for sure so I think I will make it an annual visit. She certainly loves to go on an adventure. Alice Taylor (Gale) Dartmouth, NS   Submitted By: NULL