When we left for our trip I had just two photos to find for Rinda's Summer Scavenger Hunt. I knew finding one of them wouldn't be a problem, but in the end, I found both and a little extra, too.
#12 was to find "A maze, labyrinth, or trail." Since we were going to hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, I knew I'd find a trail for sure.
This trail ran along a stream hiking back from Emerald Lake.
I think this trail was on the way to Alberta Falls, but I'd have to go back to Lightroom and check the photo sequence to be sure.
That satisfied the requirement, but the next day we stopped in Winter Park, CO and Matt spotted this:
It wasn't the kind of maze that I was looking for, but it fit the bill. I love that my family and friends are on the lookout for the scavenger hunt items when they're traveling with me.
#21 was to be a photo of you with something that symbolizes your nation. We've had a lot of good conversation about this one over the summer. One of the possibilities was a photo with a piece of apple pie. I wasn't quite sure where the saying "as American as apple pie" came from so I looked it up and found this explanation online:
"As American as apple pie" is a common saying in the United States, meaning "typically American" However, the expression (its full form being "As American as motherhood and apple pie") is clearly metaphorical, rather than literally ascribing an American origin to either apple pie or motherhood, since both motherhood and apple pie predate the United States. To some, the saying expresses the feeling that the concept "America" is not just geographical, but is instead - along with motherhood and apple pie - something wholesome.
While we were in Hilton Head, I stopped a bakery to pick up some desserts for dinner. When I saw the apple pie, I knew I had my photo. Thanks to Adam for taking this great shot.
So there it is. Last year I lacked two items, so I'm pleased to have found them all this summer. I want to find some way to document this project, so that's the next and final challenge. I love this project, and hope it continues again next year. Thanks, Rinda!
