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For Leroy’s day off we did not rest. I can’t remember what we did, but we were busy completing many odd jobs around the house. That gave a great sense of satisfaction. In the afternoon we went to Starr’s cave close to Burlington.

We spent some time in the nature center looking at displays and learning about Aldo Leopold who was born and raised in Burlington. He is considered to be the father of wildlife ecology. I had never heard of him before perhaps that is because he lived as an adult in Wisconsin, or is it because I do not know that much about caring for wildlife.

We could only look in the largest cave as it is closed for the winter because of six species of hibernating bats. There was a nice trail and suspension bridge leading to the cave. We visited the second cave which has neither bats nor much space. The third cave we did not go close to as Leroy was not shod for walking through water.

We did then hike the trials in the park. It took a good bit of time as it was a little up and down even though it was only two-three miles. I had to stop three times and empty out my sandals as hitchhikers kept climbing in. At times it felt as if I were walking on needles or boulders. How does that piece of sand cause so much distress?

In the evening we went to our first play about those “Crazy ladies in the house on the corner.” It was quite enjoyable with several occasions inviting laughter.

Leroy declared it a good day even if he was tired by the end of it.

Paula