Hi All!
Talk about commitment, I am currently sitting outside in 1 deg to write this post and my hands are almost too cold to type!
Unfortunately I am unable to upload photos again, poor reception but will try again on Monday from an internet cafe in Alice. Tomorrow we head bush again into the West MacDonnell Ranges for a couple of nights. There was a moment today where I thought we might stay put and do some day trips (trying to save another round of setup/packup!) but the sterility of this caravan park, for all its niceities, is motivating me to dig deep. That and the jump castle which seemed like a fab idea until it became apparent that either Shane or I had to sit and supervise the kids the whole time! Trying to convince the kids that hanging out with us and doing some schoolwork (minimal has been done thus far) and their journals just didn't quite work. And so the negotiations began (ie bribes etc).
Our time at Kings Canyon was sensational. We camped at Kings Creek Station which is about 40 km from the canyon and neighbouring resort. It is a working station and had a great rustic campground. Charlie has been busting to rise a camel and here he was able to realise his dream. Would have loved to post the photo of him on his camel, bursting with pride and excitement :) We had big a big communal campfire at nights and our camp oven was christened with some dubious damper but I have great plans for the next batch.
We did the rim walk on one of the days and we are in agreeance that this walk was the most spectacular to date, stunning views and wonderful rock formations. Again this was a more challenging hike for the kids but we have a great bribe going.... if they complete the walk then they get an ice-cream of choice (ie not within the usual $2 limit).
I have had a bit of a disaster with this post and seem to have lost most of it! Am too cold to rewrite it tonight so will have to fill you in on rest next time! Bye for now. Em
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Hey guys, sounds like you are all having fun! Charlie, can't believe you rode a camel and hopefully will get to see the photos soon!
Happy adventuring in West MacDonnel Ranges!
Charl
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Hi guys,
Sounds like a great plan to head bush, jumping castles are extrememly overrated! Dad and i visited the Maconnel Ranges but didn't stay long. I reckon it'd be a great place to explore!
Pab and Otto are in the lounge room now and I can hear otto telling Pab a story about something.... perhaps an update from baby club. He is very conversational of late and it is very cute!
Hope you guys enjoy the camping and look forward to the next installment!
Love Kate xx
HI Fullers! What a great trip you are having! I could think of nothing nicer than waking up in that clean crisp air every morning with no thought of going to an office all day! I hope you all continue to have a load of fun and some more great adventures. I wonder what time you all wake up in the morning??? I will stay tuned!
Hi guys!
I thought it was about time I got with the program and sent you a message. It sounds like you're having a wonderful adventure to date. I'm so proud of Charlie for fulfilling a dream and, dare I say it, - ride a camel!!! Well done! I am so looking forward to seeing the photos. It doesn't sound like a lot of school work is being achieved, although sometimes the experiences the kids are facing are probably worth more than what you'd learn in a classroom! I love reading of your travels, so please keep 'em coming!! Take care.
Love you all lots
Tam
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Hi Fullers
It sounds like you are having the most wonderful time! We are all loving reading your blog from wet wet wet Auckland!
I am very impressed at the long walks Harry is managing - he doesn't even need nana naps like his Mum and Dad!
Love
The Tremaine clan
A camel ride! very cool! Now that just leaves elephants, motorbikes, bucking broncos and a few others! I know what you mean about the 'got-to-get-outta-da-caravan-park- feeling'! A third adult would have been handy for the jumping castle scenario!! So I hope that with your go-go-gadget trailer you had a great bush adventure. Looking forward to the photos and hearing about Kakadu. love, lucyjr
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