Mystery Bus & Speedy

Every year our church puts together a Mystery Bus Adventure - a special field trip where neither children nor parents know where they will be going until after everyone is already on the bus, ready to head out. This summer was the first time my kids experienced the Mystery Bus for themselves and were beyond thrilled to be shuttled to the Pacific Science Center's Grossology Exhibit, followed by playtime at the Seattle Center Fountain.




While the "big kids" were away, the younger ones solved a mystery of their own: what was the little black thing with a yellow strip in our backyard? Answer: A Western Long-Toed Salamander, who despite his slugglish movement was happily named "Speedy". Speedy remained a part of our family for a couple of days before being released back into the yard.