The sense of place At the nearby park was a fun trip. I love nature and just sitting in the trees with a nice view of the water as I looked out beyond the park. There was a nice breeze that got stronger as it became late into the afternoon hours. This place felt nice in the sun and had some benches where people can sit. Each bench dedicated to another person. I saw squirrels rushing around and people just enjoying the park. This park was so close to the town of Salem, yet there was no sound of traffic just some leaves rustling in the wind and on occasion if you listened close you can hear the faint sound of birds chirping towards one another. Probably getting ready for the cold months that are ahead. It seemed as though time slowed down and I was just sitting on the bench with not a signal worry in the world. Life seems to be so simple if I let it be simple. I feel like we all need to be reminded of that from time to time. Life is always moving and can be stressful. As human beings, we think that it is often a good idea to think too much about the future. We forget how precious the present is to all of us. The wind began to pick up so we went back to the classroom. I really did enjoy this trip to the park nearby.