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Viewing A Great Getaway for Children and Adults: LegolandA Great Getaway for Children and Adults: Legoland
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Lego seems like a simple idea: interlocking plastic bricks that you put together in interesting ways and then tug apart. However, to see masters at work, there is only one place to visit, namely Legoland. Spend a day or weekend in a mythical world. By Paul McIndoe Although it is common to remember childhood TV shows and argue that the ones you watched were clearly the best, it is a different matter when it comes to toys. Who really wants to reunite with their Barbie or moth-eaten teddy bear? However, one childhood toy not only endures, but also continues to fascinate because it changes as you grow older - occasionally, much older. Lego seems like such a simple idea: interlocking plastic bricks that you can put together in interesting ways and then tug apart when the child (or adult) gets bored or discouraged by a particularly hopeless structure. A youngster can also throw pieces at siblings, but the owners of Lego probably would not approve of such behavior. At a young age, a child can use Lego to build basic objects such as houses; at a more advanced age, motor-driven robots become possible. It reflects changing interests without being patronizing or faddish. However, to see masters at work, there is only one place to visit, namely Legoland. Theme parks are a fantastic way to spend a day or a weekend because you can get lost in a self-sufficient, mythical world. Entering through the gates is the real-life equivalent of picking up a book like Harry Potter. There is also the added bonus that they are family-friendly, so you can go with a mixed group and all have something to do and lots to discuss. However, you may have a problem picking a suitable theme with which everyone is happy. Theme park breaks are great for children, but boys might want pirates, girls might want knights in shining amour, and adults do not want to be bored or feel silly. Legoland seems to bypass these particular difficulties; it has pirates, knights, and all the other usual suspects, with the added bonus that most things are made from Lego. It also has enough ostensibly 'adult' forms of entertainment. There are Legoland sites all around the world, but Britain's version is situated at Windsor, where it opened in 1996. Nearly forty million bricks have been used to recreate scenes from various cities: Notre Dame from Paris, Edinburgh Castle from Scotland, and all kinds of buildings from London, some ancient, others modern. This is really the 'adult' part, where frequent travelers can amuse themselves by comparing the small versions to the larger ones and marveling at the attention to detail. For children and adults who prefer more high-adrenalin activities, there are plenty of roller coasters, rapid rides, and log flumes. The latest addition to the park is the Viking River Splash, where participants should not only expect Nordic models, but also lots of drenching water - probably a good one for a hot day. If you cannot save the pennies for that Paris jaunt, or the children are complaining about the deficiencies of the local playground, then a theme park break at Legoland may be just the ticket. About the Author: Paul McIndoe is an online, freelance journalist. He lives in Edinburgh with his two dogs. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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