We have just returned from a two week trip to a very small rural community in Colorado. During that time, the children were often cautioned to watch for snakes, reminded to wear their shoes, and missed the trees in our yard. As soon as we got home, shoes and socks were removed and they ran around the backyard yelling happily.
Our trip went really well. Everyone learned a lot and had a bunch of fun. As I have the time, I will write more about it.