Peace Among the Corn
We had an absolutely beautiful Sunday afternoon, yesterday. The temperature were in the mid teens, Celsius, the sun was shining, and the wind was warm. A perfect day for a country drive and a family outing. Minime has been really looking forward to visiting our local corn maze, just outside of Brownvale, Alberta. We visited last year, and it was a hi-light of his Fall season. Officially, the operation calls themselves the Corn Maze and Country Clutter Decor.
Come late August, the corn is high enough to get lost in. They also have a little gift shop full of curious attached to the outdoor fun. You will definitely need a dry day to make the most of it.
An aside note, I have been thinking given that Minime is now a good two inches taller than me I might have to start calling him Maxime ... but then doesn't really work. I guess Minime it remains.
To say Minime was excited to go to the maze was a bit of an understatement. We decided we'd get lost before we found the maze on the crisscrossing gravel roads of the Alberta Peace Country. Minime couldn't really enjoy the drive, too much anticipation of labyrinth-treading. We were hoping to spy some wildlife among the swaying wheat field or shaded under the gold-leaf aspen. Most of the animals must have been taking shelter from the sun, but we did she one fleet-footed deer take to the trees as we slowly rolled bu.
We did indeed achieve our goal of going pleasantly astray and over-shot our goal by a good ten kilometers. Thankfully Siri was there to redirect us, first to the highway, and then to our destination. Minime breathed a sigh of relief as we pulled up to the grain silos.
There were quite a few families that had had the same idea as us. The parking lot was full, but the maze and its accompanying grounds are large. There is plenty of space for large groups and if you prefer, and take a few purposeful wrong turns, to stroll the maze alone and in relative peace. My mother brought her small dog, and no dogs are allowed on the premises. There are more barn cats that roam the property.
My mother's knees aren't very good for long walks anyways, and so she was content to hang out with said shitty-pom (Shitzu Pomeranian). Little Bandit, or Bandita as like to call her, was a wee bit ailing that day. Grandma wanted to stay close to her cross between a teddy bear and dog. We got Grandma something to drink, and Minime and I headed in.
Visitors must first stop into the gift shop and pay the entry fee of 10 dollars per person. That may seem like a lot, well not when compared with city prices, but if you have a large family, the tally accumulates quickly. It was just the two of us and 20 dollars was a bargain for all the outside, nature fun to be had.
Before you head into the maze, you might to want spend some time playing the myriad of games on offer, Jenga, toss the bean bag, and tether ball. There were other games, but we were there for the corn and once again to get lost. We bee-lined past the other offerings. We did note that some people appeared to be hosting birthday parties on the premises. There are picnic tables for the peckish, but you will have to bring your own food. The gift shop doesn't offer much more than pop and candy; so plan ahead if you want to dine al fresco.
Minime entered the maze with me and gave me a couple minutes of mother-son time before ditching me and beating his own path. There was no keeping an eye on him, but easy enough to keep an ear. His voice joyfully rang through the fall maize harvest ... help. help, I'm lost. Convincing he was not.It wasn't too difficult to accept I had been blown off. I consoled myself with a solo walk through crackling corn. I used the maze as a meditative labyrinth. With the sun so blue it looked filtered, and the wind coaxing the dry corn sheaths to beat a gentle tattoo, I was in heaven. I could have stayed there for hours. In the end, it was probably closer to a half hour. Minime followed me out 10 minutes or so later. We got back into the car and retraced our path down the same country roads home, feeling relaxed and elated with the beauty of the Autumn day.
The maze is open one more weekend for daytime visits. Days of operation run from Fri-Mon, 1-7. They do, however, host a night maze too, October 18th and 19th. We haven't done an evening visit yet, and may give it a try with flashlights and glow bracelets. Stay tuned.
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I love corn mazes, they are always so much fun! I haven't been to one in years now since my son got old enough that he lost interest. Beautiful pictures!
!BBH
Beautiful autumn day for having some fun and peaceful time with nature.
Parece que se nos seco el maíz..
Yes, it is past its harvest time.
Of course, this day is special when it is not raining and the weather is good, it is a day to go out with family, go to such places and enjoy and learn a lot.
Yes, it is:)
Good afternoon and best wishes for today. The image display is quite nice and I like to see the corn plants there.
#hive #posh
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