There was a water park, complete with a wave pool, slides, and a lazy river that were perfect on a hot summer day. When you tired of the water, there were also all the best carnival-style rides, including bumper cars, an old wooden roller coaster, and, what I thought was the hand's down best, a ferris wheel.
Alicia Bock PhotographyAlthough were I to visit now, I would surely be shocked to see its real size, when I was little, the ferris wheel seemed to soar endlessly into the sky. I loved the vantage point at the very top, from where it seemed I could see for miles, and I always secretly wished to be stopped there when passengers were loaded and unloaded below. It was surely the best seat in the house.
I still feel a fondness for ferris wheels, although I can't tell you the last time I rode one, and I am pretty positive I would still love being "stuck" at the top and taking in the surrounding views.
The Bucks County Frame and Moulding Co.One thing that is certain is how much I adore these photos from various Etsy shops. I love the soft colors and vintage feel that they all share; they remind me of the magic I felt on those summer days from long ago.
What a beautiful post, it made me so nostalgic. Those pictures are so sweet and calming.
ReplyDeleteAh, the memories! Did you know that the zoo bought out WL and it's now just a huge water park called Zoombezi Bay? They redid everything and took out all the rides including the ferris wheel. It's kinda sad, although the place did need the renovation...
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful photos! reminds me of one of my fav films - the notebook, i miss fair grounds!
ReplyDeleteI love these too. I remember how much I loved going on the ferris wheels when I was a kid, though I'd be terrified now to get on one! Guess etsy is the next best place to look!
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
I too loved the ferris wheel and really just heights in general, as a child. And today? I find them terrifying. Why is that? What happens?
ReplyDeletestunning shots Courtney, great collection - thank you! x
ReplyDeleteI loved the ferris wheel as a child and as an adult it is simply romantic.
ReplyDelete{I adore Irene Suchocki's photos and plan on posting some of her 'heart-filled' images soon.}