It’s obvious to see that when Mom isn’t within arms reach, Athena is looking for trouble. I don’t mind though; that’s what toddlers do and how they learn. We explored Fussen, Germany by foot yesterday. Rather than bringing the stroller and pushing Athena around while she just sat there, I let her wonder and choose the places and sights that she wanted to visit. We had an open evening and it was a perfect way to let her have some fun. I caught her curious mind in a short serious of photos and thought it would be interesting to share. Watch as the water fountain catches her attention.
You can see the wheels turning. It’s obvious what she’s going to do. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we remained this curious for the rest of our lives? I bet all of our bucket lists would grow ten-fold. Try to remember the curiosity of your childhood today and go have some fun.
****Our trip to Germany is sponsored by the German National Tourist Board but all thoughts, ideas, and options are my own.***
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Adorable! Also, what a great way to raise a child – encouraging exploration and learning about the world around us – kudos!
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What a great way to look at the world ourselves. I hope to continuously find a little more of that 🙂
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Agreed. She is a beautiful young lady.
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i kest love having kids round dat age so much fun, athena an her new better different language an ways to express thingz is so fun then , enjoy the moments whilst ya can , an keep on keepin on 🙂 Q
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This is an adorable post of an adorable little girl! I love her sweet little grin! I can almost see the wheels turning in her curious mind! What an unforgettable time for the two of you! 🙂
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Only through the innocence and eyes of our babes!!! Great pics. Be safe and I can see you’re having fun. Cheryl.
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You have a very beautiful little daughter Lesley, she looks much like her mother 😀
It is wonderful to let kids explore the world this way, and she is so concentrated and curios about what is going on 😀
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Wow she’s growing, growing, growing. What a Blessing great pic. Blessings Always, Mtetar
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She is growing up and her beautiful eyes are even more beautiful;)
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I just love these photos! Indeed it would be wonderful to remain so curious throughout our lives.
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I love watching young children as they expire the world. We could all learn a lesson. Beautiful shots. –Curt
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She is darling!
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Adorable. She a treasure! She’ll grow up with lots of experience to help her along life’s journey. She’s one lucky girl to grow up traveling, exploring and satisfying her curiosity, let alone all the experiences you two share and continue to do so. ❤
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Somewhere in Fuessen, there is a series of 6 black stone pillars, each with a smaller stone on top which spins from the water coming out of each pillar. It’s a fountain — by any chance, did you see that one? It’s near a Tourist Information Center.
I bet Athena would get a kick out of it. Man, that kid is growing up so fast! What a cutie.
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We walk by it at least three times a day. We’re close by. She loves it 🙂
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They are great pictures. You can really see the look of wonder in your daughters eyes. I remember as a kid always trying to push the boundaries of what would and wouldn’t get me in trouble. It must be a part of our DNA as I saw it in my kids.
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This has become one my favorite things about traveling now, watching how my kids explore it on thier own. Try giving her your phone or camera to take pictures with. It’s fun to see what they find interesting (and you realize exactly they can and can’t see at thier height level).
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She is getting so big Lesley. Adorable. Before you know it she will be 30 🙂 I swear it happens that fast.
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What backpack does Athen have? Your trip looks amazing and so much fun!
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May I ask you why all Americans go to Füssen? My friends from California, who visited me recently went there as well to hike. I say, come to Tyrol, have a look at Innsbruck in Austria and the mountains around, you will a. not regret it and b. you probably will enjoy it even more 😉
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Innsbruck was one of my favorite places. You can read about my experiences in Innsbruck hereL https://bucketlistpublications.org/2014/03/30/innsbruck-austria-one-of-the-most-naturally-beautiful-places-ive-been/
I like to travel all over…. Austria was last year 😉
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I see, when I am done with constructions on my own site, I will definitively check this out. It’s a little stressful as of last with my current job and the blogging, but this challenge actually is fun! 🙂 And since I promised to write about Tyrol from the perspective of someone living there for quite some time, it will be very interesting to see the American POV. I hope you are American after all? When I say that the whole time 😀 – May I link here, when I do so? Would most likely do that! Have a good one, yours BeNicoMa
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she seems like a curious yet well behaved little girl.
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She has her moments, like any child, but if we plan properly, including naps, she does great 🙂
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I liked this. I had lived in London for two years then my mom came over for her 60th and we did the usual tourist sites of London. To see everything again with “newness” and wonder… was awesome. eyes of a child or a first time travellor 🙂
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This was funny. I really like this.
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Cute!!! ❤
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Thank you so much for sharing this. Adorable and inspirational!
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Beautiful….continue enjoying her….:)
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She’s adorable. She’s pretty lucky to be growing up exploring and learning away from just the classroom. I’m sure when she gets older she won’t have too much left to check off her bucket list.
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