Catching up

Hello.  This is Winifred.  Tirion decided to share her journal with me so I could record some of my adventures.  I am one of the official travel dolls in our house.  That means I go outside and on adventures.  Not all dolls are cut out for that kind of life, but I really like it.  Today is a snow day....NO SCHOOL!!!  I was so excited to see the snow!  I couldn't wait to rush out in it.  Tirion reminded me to put on my coat first and I was glad...it is cold outside!

One of the dogs came out too.  I guess her thick fur keeps her warm.  She decided to eat the snow, but I didn't think I wanted to try that.  I came in quickly because it was so cold!  I got to thinking that today would be a good day to finally journal about going to Florida in October.  It was so much fun!!!

 We arrived in Florida in the afternoon.

 I immediately rushed out onto the balcony to see the ocean.  It was the first time I had seen an ocean, although I did cross one on my way from England in early October.  You really can't see anything when you are wrapped in a box in the bottom of an airplane hold, though.

 That first day, Tirion and I mostly stayed in the hotel and looked out the window.  I was hoping for an adventure.  Tirion was content to watch the people and the ocean from the hotel window.

 I didn't have to wait long for adventure.  Soon enough, I was wrapped in a waterproof bag and smuggled aboard a canoe in my person's tote bag.  As soon as we were safely out in the water, I got to join in the fun.

 The scenery was beautiful!

 I tried to help row the boat, but the oars were really too heavy for me.

 I sat and watched the scenery,

 but then decided standing up was more fun.

 I could see the blue springs along the bank.

 The boat rocked a bit and I decided maybe standing up was not such a good idea!

 The water was so clear and warm. 

 We docked in a shallow place and I could see little fish!  You can see them if you look very, very closely.

 
 I tried to catch one, but they were too fast!

 I went wading and tried to catch one again, but they were still too fast!

 I couldn't wait to share my adventure with Tirion when we returned to the hotel.

 The next day, we went out on a boat in the ocean.  I even saw jellyfish!

 I wouldn't want to be in the water with one of them!

 We went to Shell Island.  It was so very pretty, and there really were a lot of shells all over the beach.

 Finally, it was our last day in Florida.  I watched the sun set,

 and the next morning, I went down to the ocean very early to say one last farewell before we left for home.

 It was my very first adventure in America and I hope to have many more!

 Winifred

Trave Doll