Enjoyed a beautiful day in Eden today. Max had his first day at school this morning. It all seemed to go well, but when it came to colouring in some pictures he said "I can't believe I'm wastin' my day doin' this". Gee, I can't wait until we start pronunciation!!! Archie was really enthusiastic so he was allowed to sit in on the class. Although his concerntration faded well before Max. Once class was out we headed over to Eden Marina. We wandered up an...

Left Sussex Inlet on Saturday 22nd January and made our way to Mimosa Rocks National Park (just south of Bermagui). We arrived late in the afternoon and after a minor hickup with the campertrailer jockey wheel we were soon set up and preparing dinner. The boys couldn't wait to change into their "camping outfit". We sat around the campfire and after dinner Baz cooked the boys their first campfire jaffle. The next few days were spent playing, swimming, ...

When I woke up this morning I had no idea what was in store for us. I knew Baz had organised an "excursion" (trial 4WD river crossing and then perhaps some lunch at Nerriga Pub), but what unfolded was thrill, adrenalin and a little bit of anxiety on my part. A wrong turn off the highway led us down to Granite Falls, Morton National Park. We decided not to turn back but continue along the 4WD trail which would eventually spit us out at Nerriga. Not lon...

Had a really nice relaxing day today. Started with a bike ride into town. Had breakfast at a local cafe followed by a quick visit to the supermarket. So glad we took the extra time to find and fit the appropriate bike racks. While Archie is improving he has spent quite a bit of time falling off and getting back up again, usually with a smile on his face and saying something like "lucky I'm tough dad". In just one day he can now start and stop by himself...

After a hectic but really fun week staying with Robyn and Roy we finally hit the road. Camper hitched and all in order (check), kayak (check), bikes (check). Kids and husband (check). All good to go. First stop Sussex Inlet (South Coast NSW). We didnt want our first day to be too long as we were all pretty tired. We stopped for dinner at Oporto, South Nowra. Broke our golden rule of "not eating at franchise food outlets". There was only one word to des...