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9 Bike rides. They can both ride. Or if dad runs, make it a run/ride combo. 10 11 Horseriding. Go for a ride along the trails and on the beaches. Helmet Diving. Try out helmet diving and get up close and personal with sea creatures. 12 Go fishin’. Dad can hook the squid if she doesn’t want to, but she just might surprise you. S o the next time your husband and daughter are due for some quality time together, pull up this list of delightful destinations, choose one or two, and shoo them out the door. They’ll come home worn-out, happy, and more bonded, and these are gifts that last them both a lifetime. 1 2 13 14 Grab a matinée movie. Enjoy the popcorn, candy, and a drink. Ice skating. Check out open skate times in St. Georges over the next few weeks. 15 Go out for ice cream cones. Take walks along a local scenic railway trails. Shhh! Don’t Tell Them You Didn’t Want To Go I’ve got a little secret when it comes to daddy daughter dates: I often encourage my husband to take our daughter to places I would rather not go. You know what I mean—those noisy, crowded, high-up-in-the-air places you may not always be all that crazy about either. The fact is, great daddy daughter date destinations are often raucous, dusty, or sweaty places moms might rather avoid. As for when they choose places I enjoy visiting, that’s okay. I can take a pass. I’m perfectly happy staying behind so my husband and daughter can have some adventures together that are just about the two of them. Author, journalist and writing coach Christina Katz tries not to dance a jig after her husband and daughter leave for some together time, but she usually just can’t stop herself. Breakfasts out. Test-drive restaurants until they discover their faves. 3 Trips to town. Take the bus or the ferry. Then walk everywhere else. Visits to the zoo. Go in time to see the feeding of the animals and have some fun on their playground. 4 5 Bowling dates. Who can win the best of five? IN ISLAND NUTRITION Improving access to High Quality Nutritional Care 4th Floor Dallas Building, 7 Victoria St Tel: 295-4082 Fax: 295-5245 Email: [email protected] www.islandnutrition.bm Registered Dietitians Hannah Jones and Sarah Williamson providing Medical Nutrition Therapy IN ISLAND NUTRITION Prevent and manage disease IN ISLAND NUTRITION Insurance approved (copays may be applicable) IN ISLAND NUTRITION Ask your healthcare professional for a referral to Island Nutrition IN ISLAND NUTRITION Paediatrics: including Poor growth, Behavioural issues, Overweight, Constipation, Allergies, Tube feeding, Weaning IN ISLAND NUTRITION Adults: including GI, Cardiovascular, Kidney disease, Inflammation, Obesity, Cancer, Wound healing, Pregnancy, Elderly IN ISLAND NUTRITION High-wire acts. Find zip lines, hire out an aerial performance and visit the lighthouse—anything with a view just for the thrill of it. 6 7 Miniature golfing. Try out night time golfing for an extra thrill. Historical landmarks. Take indoor or outdoor tours. Try to learn little- known facts. 8 Day hikes. Wear socks and sturdy shoes. Bring Band-aids, trail mix, and water. Tel: 296-9818 Email: [email protected] New Hours 8:00am to 5:45pm 15 Cedar Ave. Pembroke www.mybermudaparent.com 15