Hopewell Rocks

Today we took a drive to The Bay of Fundy. We went to a place called Hopewell Rocks where the tides are the fastest changing in the world. There's a bit of a hike to get down to the ocean floor and since we knew there was a few stairs we left the stroller in the car and let the kids burn some energy. By this time they were so sick of the stroller anyways that walking and exploring was fun for them. Camilla collected a whole bunch of rocks and carried them almost the whole way down. Hyrum would stop every couple of steps to poke at a tree or pick up a rock. I'm sure it took us twice the time it should have to walk all the way there.

We finally made it to the lookout and the stairs. Just before you go down there's a sign that says "To avoid being trapped by the rising tide YOU MUST return to the stairs by the time shown here". I thought it was pretty funny. I think the tide changes every 6 hours or so and it comes in quick! My scared face didn't turn out so hot, so just check out the sign!

I wasn't really sure what to expect, so the red clay and water was a bit of a shock. It was messy stuff and Hyrum just wanted to go swimming the whole time we were there. It was hard to keep him away from the mud and the waters edge. He had a nice little melt down that was eventually calmed with a granola bar and juice box. It was a long walk along the shore and so neat to see all of the rock formations.

 In order to get a family picture where Hyrum wasn't crying or complaining, we had to let him keep playing with his juice box. He's such a funny kid when he gets an idea into his mind.

  

It was pretty neat seeing the seaweed everywhere and knowing that the tide actually reaches that high. It blows my mind that the water levels can change that much in the ocean. Camilla had fun poking at stuff, slipping on the muddy ocean floor and collecting rocks. Hyrum had fun poking the straw in and out of his juice box.

It was hard to get super awesome pictures because the place was loaded with tourists such as ourselves. It really is a beautiful place to see though!

 When it was time to go back Hyrum was super tired and done with walking so Mr. Stannix carried him back and up the stairs while I walked with Camilla. She's such a funny girl and the things she says totally crack me up!

We then climbed the bazillion stairs to the top and rinsed our feet at the little hose station. Since neither us or the kids were looking forward to the hike back to the top, we opted to pay the $2.00 and take the shuttle. Quick and easy. At the top we played at the park for a while, hit up the bathrooms and roamed the gift shop before taking off. Camilla thought she'd be funny like Daddy was this morning and wear her hat sideways. She requested a picture and gave me the cutest grins ever. I love that girl.