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Saturday, July 22, 2017

What a Wonderful Discovery

                      


The other day we were talking with our son and he told us about a park that was on the outskirts of Auburn, so Gerri and I googled it to find where it was located.  The name of the park is Kiesel Park and we found where exactly it was located.                                                                   
So, yesterday we decided to drive out that way and look it over for a future day of exploration since it was in the mid nineties with high humidity.  When we got there we were so amazed at its beauty that we decided to get out and do a little walking on the paved trails anyway.  Well, here we are with jeans and sandals and not equipped for hiking in this hot and humid weather. Luckily we had our cameras but unlucky on the other hand, we didn’t have any water bottles with us.  So, we ventured out anyway and spent about an hour and half exploring some of the park.  Needless to say when we ran out of steam and had sweated out the water in our bodies, we decided to head to the cold, air conditioned truck…glad we parked in the shade so the truck wasn’t too hot inside.   
                     
                                                         



                        


A garden with a coy pond behind it
We spent our time here on the main grounds which included a gazebo, the Nunn-Winston Greek Revival Circa 1850 house and herb garden and other beautiful sights.  We will let the pictures speak for our day of exploring.               

Side view of the house
                              
View from the front porch of the house

We never walked the nature trail as it is about a 2.5 mile walk but we decided to come back for that trail when we had some bottled water and dressed in our shorts and hiking shoes.  We were totally amazed with the park and how manicured the grounds were.  This will be part 2 of Kiesel Park.

17 comments:

  1. Looks like you found a wonderful place to explore, next time even more when you are prepared.

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    1. It is an awesome place to walk through and we didn't even see half of the area. However when we get back there we will be prepared.
      Thanks for your comments.

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    1. Thanks for the comment...it really was beautiful

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  3. Mike & Deb, thanks for your comment...

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  4. What a beautiful park. Happy to read that things are looking up for you as far as the health issues. Maybe soon you can put some more miles on your trailer!

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    1. Jim and Gayle, Thanks for your comments. This is a very beautiful and peaceful park. Soon we will be starting to travel again. A few more doctor appointments for Mike and then...

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  5. Wow, really nice! Yes, looking forward for you to go back so we can see more!

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    1. Thanks, we are looking forward to hiking those trails!!

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  6. Looks like a very relaxing Park...magnificent first photo...Enjoy and take care...Horst sends

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    1. Horst, thanks for your comments. The park was relaxing and beautiful. Stay cool with this high heat you are having.

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    1. Thanks Phyllis for your comment, and it really was pretty and serene.

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