"Sue" in Field Museum Chicago
From
early excavations of large bones in England by Rev. Wm. Buckland and
Dr. Gideon Mantell, begun in 1820s, to contemporary discoveries
world-wide, dinosaurs have remained a fascination for people then and
now. My family are among those who gaze at gloriously articulated
dinosaurs at museums in absolute awe.
When
"Jurassic Park" was released in the early 1990s, dinosaur-obsessed
people were ecstatic. When #2 sequel came along? Not so much. #3 was
better. Then there was "Jurassic World" which we have watched three
times, and are up to another viewing.
Real
joy is now seen in our 4 yr. grandson, Benjamin. His
collection of accurate dinosaurs is enviable, and he KNOWS scientific
nomenclature.
In
Bern, Switzerland, our daughter and family reside, life-sized dinosaurs have been relocated from a
remodeled museum to family parks throughout the city.
Amazement and joy shown below:
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| Is this real? |
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| It's bigger than ... |
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| It's pooping on me, Mummy! |
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| A good day to be parents |
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Joy captured.
Other dinosaurs are scattered through the city in neighborhood parks. I
can only assume that dinosaur hunting will be another day trip for
Benjamin (and his parents.)
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Benjamin "getting down" with my own personal collection of vegan dinosaurs His dinosaurs are realistic. Boring, if you ask me.
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