It’s been awhile since I opened up Google maps to see what local site was begging to be seen. Today Decordova Sculpture Garden in Lincoln, MA popped off the map and into my head. Janet had no desire to join me on this little adventure, so I was back to solo sight seeing. I always find it curious that some of the most interesting places to visit are in the most inconspicuous places. I’d have never found it without a GPS.

De Cordova Sculpture Garden inhabits 30 acres of space in and around the former estate of Julian de Cordova. Scattered throughout the lawn are dozens of modern art sculptures of all shapes and sizes. My friend, Mike Terrile, has tried to explain modern art to me, and I think I can appreciate it as art on some level. I think what I enjoy most is simply the creative mindset being played out through someone’s hands. The composition doesn’t need to make sense to anyone but the artist.  That’s not to say that there weren’t some beautiful pieces, but some are just pretty pieces of metal painted in beautiful colors. I don’t have any earth shattering emotions or revelations about the De Cordova Sculpture Garden. It was just a beautiful day walking amidst the art.

Lincoln borders Concord, so I thought I drive by Walden Pond on the way home. Unfortunately it seemed that half of Massachusetts also wanted to be at Walden Pond and the traffic was bumper to bumper on the two lane country road. Traffic withstanding it was a great day for an adventure!

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller