The Hill-James Field Journal

The things three boys are learning

Walking the Grand 06/09/2011

Filed under: Nature — jeremylukehill @ 08:59

Ethan – We went for a hike at the river (the Grand River, near Fergus).

Marlon and Ethan by the River

Marlon – We saw a cave. There was darkness in the cave. I didn’t go in the cave, because I snake might bite me.

Ethan and Marlon Looking in a Cave

Marlon – And we were throwing rocks in the water.

Ethan and Marlon by the River

Ethan – We found a toad and two salamanders. I thought that the salamanders were little snakes because I couldn’t see their legs, but then I saw their legs, and I said, “Oh, it’s not a snake,” and Daddy said, “It’s a salamander.”

Marlon – Daddy put the toad in my hand. It felt like a toad-toad.

Dad – What does a toad-toad feel like?

Marlon – Bumpy.

Ethan – The salamander was a little bit wet and smooth.