Our camping trip!

Well we set off for the Australia Day long weekend to Wonthaggi to go camping with friends. The photos can all be viewed by clicking HERE. It was such a great 4 days and the kids had an absolute ball! This time we decided to leave our wonderful family tent at home and try out Rick's old family campervan. Well.... this is the campervan he used to go camping in with his family of 7 when he was a kid. So that gives you some kind of indication as to how old it is! LOL But it was comfortable and functional and was actually quite fun! The girls loved it so much - especially their hidey-beds. The caravan park we stayed at was great. It had it's own pool even though the beach wasn't far away but it is much more practical to have a pool than the beach... ugh all that sand in your bottom! We did venture to the beach but it started to rain. We didn't mind as it was so hot all weekend that it was actually quite pleasant in the rain. The little kids stayed in a shelter and ate biccies while the big kids played. It was fun to kick the footy around and the boys did a bit of snorkelling (or snuffling as Isabella calls it!). We went to Philip Island and visited Amaze'n Things. Moon, Rick & Dwayne all had a turn on the drop slide while us wives all watched and giggled LOL. The kids loved the activities and the maze. We stopped at San Remo for fish n' chips and the kids all played. They were exhausted at the end of each day so we know they had a great time. On the way home we stopped at an animal park and everyone got all close with native animals. Isabella was lucky enough to pat a Joey still in the pouch! She was thrilled! I got some great photos of the roos and koalas. I have always liked that park (the one with the giant earth worm!) as the animals are always so placid - even the gorgeous dingos. Anyway, a great time was had by all and the company was wonderful! Isabella asked if we can go camping again in 4 more sleeps! Hmmm maybe 4 more months and I will be ready to go again :)