barefoot P A R K

We're trying to see Germany.

I know summer is going to cruise by. It already is going way too fast. The list of things I want to do is huge.

I'm not sure we'll ever get to check off even the things in our own backyard.

I can try at least.

For this day trip, we went to the Barefoot Park with the Seebeck girls {Josie's family} and Ty's girlfriend, Chantelle DuBois.

This 3.5 km barefoot walk along the river Nahe was the first one in Germany. It was our first visit there.

What a delightful day! Memories indeed.

In spite of all the walking involved- no one fought, no one complained and everyone had a blast.

It was definitely a hit and worth the one-hour drive through the winding German countryside to get there.

True to all things German, it is a simple park in a beautiful setting. It's almost like a reflexology obstacle course- with all focus on the feet and balance.

There are different textures along the way- mud, water, sand, rocks, bark, grass.

Along the way, there are balance beams, bridges and other contraptions to maneuver through.

All barefoot.

The trail makes a huge circle with a river running through the center.

they're truly a little Josie & a little Justin... so sweet

as long as the mud doesn't touch his hands... he's ok!

At the end of the course, there is an opening with a shoreline accessible to wash off in. Of course, Dickey boys don't just wash off- they swim.

It doesn't matter how cold it is.
Justin challenged everyone to do a push-up. He was the first to go in.

Of course, Caden followed right behind and took the next plunge without hesitation. Have I ever mentioned how exciting life is with boys? Never boring!

Without question, the other boys dropped down and went under. It took the girls a few minutes to catch the spirit {and give into the pressure}.

Justin and Caden are known in our family as being the nags- they won't let up until they get their way. By the time we left, everyone was wet {except for myself} from from head to toe.

All of them laughing the whole time- a mom's dream. Success.

The whole day.

By the end, my feet were sore and ready for my flip flops. A couple days later, the boys were already ready to go back.

We might just have to hit it again before summer is over.

So much fun.