A few days ago, Spence and I did something that we’d never done in 24+ years together. We went panning at a gem mine. And I’ve got the pictures to prove it.
We paid $10 for a bucket of “sand” (though we could see some crystals peeking through) and a little spade. Directed down to the waterfalls, next to an old mill, was the panning area.
By the end of our experience which was truly enjoyable, we got quite a haul including some really gorgeous crystals.
Once rinsed and all debris removed, here is our treasure! Fun, sun and a bag of gems for $10. Memory of good times with my guy = priceless.
Looks very interesting. Are you going to use the gems for something?
Will display the majority in some pretty pottery pieces, use a few in meditation perhaps gifting a few. We also have a jeweler and would love to see about having that citrine set into a pendant…if so, pictures will follow. 😊
I will turn back and see what it will become then. I suddenly got a flash back to a trip to LEGOLAND with my children here in Denmark 26 years ago. They were searching for “gold” and after a lot of searching they got fine “gold” medals in red strings in exchange for the gravel they had found in the water. I still have the medals somewhere
My grandmother used to love rock hunting- if she were here today, she would have been packing her bags to go with you….miss her.
Our house is kind of a shrine to rocks, shells, beach glass, crystals and geodes (and occasionally driftwood and pine cones). Love nature!
My Grandma used to walk the beach with me in Ft Lauderdale looking for shells. Fond memories. ❤️
How nice, and not at all costly, was the experience! Beautiful!
Often it’s those experiences that are the most fun. 😊
Very true!! 😀
What lives you and Spence lead! Cool!
We do have fun! It’s great to share your life with someone who really “gets” you and is happy whether at home or on a roadtrip. Together we’ve got it all!❤️