The dinosaur hunters scramble over the waves of smooth iron-red sandstone to reach a higher vantage point. They had been searching for the red-coated 
Eviesaurus for many days and were getting desperate. They’d been wading through slimy swamps, treking through the wintery forest and fighting thickets of pricky gorse, releasing wafts of coconut scent into the air.
They are now weak with hunger so they stop by a still, inky pool to share the last of their meagre supplies. Suddenly, a 
high-pitched shriek pierces the air and the hunters are running in the direction of the cry, spotting a glimpse of red coat through the braken and heather. Will they catch her? Will they make it off the mountain alive?
Once upon a time, dinosaurs roamed Thurstaston Common…
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That looks like a great place to go. I find it hard explaining dinosaurs to my four year old, the fact that they used to live here but have died. I don’t think he likes the fact they’re no longer around. I suppose we can pretend though? I’ve tagged you with the sunshine award at mine http://babyrambles.blogspot.com/2010/02/sunshine-award.html
Steve used to be a paleontologist, so our lot know all about dinosaurs, but can’t grasp the fact that there were no people around at the same time. Steve mutters under his breath every time they say it!
Oh, and thanks very much for the award, much appreciated x
That looks such a great place to roam, for children too!
Thanks The Mad House, Lucia and Amy. It’s lovely to get outside and get muddy!
Lovely pics and what a cool spot for exploration. Sounds like a perfect family outing.
What a lovely place to run around for kids!
Too fun. I love the way you describe your day out in this post
thanks, it was the story the children were telling as they played
An epic adventure. I have tried showing the kids fossels as evidence of creatues that we don’t see anymore. I think it just looks like a weird rock to them. Maybe its just more evidence that the world is full of magic.
my husband used to be a paleontologist (I’m not even sure how you spell the word!) so our children know all about fossils!
these are lovely pictures, what a lovely day out.
It was lovely listening to the children tell their story as they raced over the common.
Great post. It certainly makes me want to get out and explore!
Those are beautiful photos to accompany a fabulous trip together.
CJ xx
Gorgeous photo! What a lovely place for exploring!
Ta, shame it’s a half hour drive away from my inlaws house, otherwise we’d go more often…