Up for the Challenge

We have enjoyed a beautiful fall in Budapest. Around here, we encourage fall to camp out for awhile, as we know that soon winter will be knocking on the door. In this perfect fall weather, Chelsea's class took a field trip to Challengeland, a ropes course place up in the hills of Budapest. My parents had just arrived, so we loved that they could go watch her take the challenge.

Silly Mr. Cade. He is on an "exercise clothes" streak right now, and only wants to wear athletic shorts. This day, it was warm enough that I didn't fight the battle. Coincidentally, he is a great little runner and will run his little heart out when he goes "jogging." On a good day, he can run almost a mile. 

Chelsea getting suited up

My serious girl working hard. She loved it and had the best time!

We had to laugh at this ropes course - this place would never exist in the US. People who came on their own were flying down zip lines without anyone to worry if they were properly attached or not.  Our kids got a safety briefing and a practice run, and then they were on their own. They had to make sure their carabiners were attached correctly, etc. Of course, because it was a school field trip, there were school chaperones trying to make sure the kids were all safe. Even with chaperones, it was a great lesson for the second graders in following the rules and being responsible. Fun day at Challengeland!