New years day! Today was Damn hot, about 38 most of the day. The Airconditioner in the can struggled all day to try to keep us cool, and it was just a bit warm to go out for most of the day. Later in the day we did manage a swim in the river, which wa… more »

Today we are off to Echuca for New years eve. We though we would spend new years up there, and enjoy a paddle boat ride,  but have had trouble finding accomodation (first time in the trip), so are staying at a camp ground on the river about 15 kms from… more »

Started off today with a visit to the Discovery Science and Technology Centre. This place had the longest freefall slide in Australia, so we just had to have a go! It was cool! Also the kids loved playing on all the other exhibits which showed examples… more »

Today we visited the Bendigo Pottery, which is the oldest working pottery in Australia. Harry and Charlotte got to have a throwing lession on the wheel, where they made some cups and pots, and Emily got to do some clay scalpturing. They had heaps of fun… more »

Today we drove to Bendigo, but a round about trip. We travelled via King Lake, to see the areas where the fires had come through a couple of years ago. Interesting to see, and you could see why so many people became trapped as there really was in places… more »

Today was a catchup and rest day, with just a mundane trip for groceries etc. Otherwise, just spent time at the park, which trhe kids enjoyed as there was many other kids to play with.  more »

OK, Boxing day, what does one do in Melbourne but go shopping (well so I am told!). Josie and Charlotte, where keen more »