We’ve been undecided regarding taking our children to the ski slopes during Australia’s winter for a number of reasons. Recently close family friends of ours invited us to visit the Alpine village of Dinner Plain and to stay with their large group. We decided to take the opportunity, and brave the 829km drive. Looking the part We borrowed, purchased and were gifted various items of snow gear . As our day of departure drew closer the pile of clothing for my...

The Wimpy walks and gold digging To prevent any catastrophe I recommended and we completed some easier walks such as The Reeds lookout to the Balconies and the Dam wall. This attempt to lower the standard still didn't satisfy the vocal minority. They lodged a complaint regarding ‘the extreme’ nature of our holiday. it was then decided that in the interest of peace, harmony and to maintain cohesion within the family, a change direction was called for. A day ...

We arrived Halls Gap, Grampians during the peak tourist season. This is my family's 3rd visit and Onyi and Nimi's first. we have not seen this much human traffic here before. Everyone is smily, friendly, and strolling around. It's not bad, it's just eerily similar to Christmas. It's like the town got stuck in holiday setting and cannot reset itself. We are staying in cabins at the caravan park. Their 2 bedroom cabins meet our camping requirements. Better still,...

So we are on the road again, 4 adults, three children and an infant. We decided to do things differently this time. We (the dads are driving and the mums are the human navigation equipment) are driving and we intend to camp in solitude! The only issue is, my sister and I do camping differently, we require basic necessities such as hot water, decent queen sized bed with inner spring mattress, tv, internet connection, a solid structure with walls……. you get...

Theme Parks and unnatural activities. I believe God has created two species of humans in this world. Those who go on rollercoasters ( group 1) and those who watch those who go on rollercoasters (group 2). You may notice I did not use the adjective ‘enjoy’ to qualify either group. I declare that I am a proud member of group 2 and I am not ashamed. I believe that anyone in group 1 has to have and appreciate all the group 2 members of their family because they ...