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Tag: Gainesville

  • Field Trip: The Devil’s Den

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    The Devil’s Den is magical and definitely worth a visit.  In Mexico they are called “cenotes” and are a popular tourist attraction.  I recently learned that we have our own cenotes here in Florida.  In essence they are large sink holes that expose the underground water.  The light shining through a small hole at the…

  • Field Trip: Satchels Pizza- Gainesville, Florida

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    It’s hard to tell from this picture, our table is in a VW camper.  Satchel’s Pizza is not to be missed if you are in the Gainesville area.  The pizza and homemade sodas are delicious.  The decor will inspire children’s minds with the potential of recycled materials.  In addition they have a playground which is…

  • Field Trip: University of Florida Bat House and Barn

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    If you are in the Gainesville area this is a really fun FREE activity that the whole family can enjoy.  The University of Florida has a bat house and bat barn on campus.  You will need to arrive a little before dusk to see the thousands of bats vacate their home to go and fill…

  • Field Trip: Peter and the Starcatcher

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    We visited the Hippodrome Theatre in Gainesville, Florida.  One of the things I love about the Hippodrome is the creativity you see with the costumes and scenery.  For example, they made the mermaids tails out of dustpans, and  shields out of garbage can lids and pasta.  Many of the kids came up to me after…