Wind back to our first night and things were not so rosy. Our neighbours partied till 1.00am, Levi vomited at midnight and the nieghbours baby cried ALL night.
It has rained since we arrived on Friday, but this afternoon the sun decided to show itself and there is not a cloud to be seen.
The rain didn't slow the kids down. They continued to ride their bikes and scooters around the park and swim in the rain. Levi still managed to get nearly 3 days out of one pair of shorts and one t-shirt (gross I know, but when you have a limited wardrobe and washing facilities - more on this later, I have to congratulate him on his contribution to making the most of limited resources). Zac on the other hand, feels the need to change clothes after a sprinkle of rain or a speck of dirt or food touches his clothes. We will need to work on this area.
Back to the washing facilities. After spending $7.00 on washing and drying one load of clothes we have come up with an alternative. We purchased 2 x 25lt water tight buckets with lids today for $10.00 each. The plan is to put water in both, one with washing powder and one fresh. We (YES WE) will put the dirty clothes in one and strap the bucket in the back under the canopy while driving. Then wring out and switch clothes to fresh water and so on. Then wring out when we get back to camp and hang on our makeshift clothes line. Sounds like a good plan - I will let you know the outcome.
Peter and I purchased a pushbike each some time ago-seemed like a good idea at time. Well yesterday afternoon Zac came up with a great idea. He said "Mum I have a great plan". This is when I hold my breath and hope for the best. "I think we should go on a family bike ride together".
I couldn't deny my beautiful 4 yr old his FAMILY bike ride, so I bit the bullet, hopped on my bike and prayed to stay upright.
The family bike ride was a success!. Only injury it seems, was when I had a little trouble getting out of bed the next morning, and attempting to walk without looking like I had been riding a horse for a week.
Today we drove to Grafton to get some supplies. We were driving down the main street when Peter spotted a young fellow walking with no shirt on. Peter said to the kids "Poor fella, a tiger must have ripped his shirt off". We were sitting in the foodcourt an hour or so later having lunch when I said quietly to Peter "1st thing we have learn't for today is to TRY and stay away from the shopping plaza and foodcourts". Zac than piped up and said" Well, the 6th thing I've learnt for today is to stay away from tigers".
That is all for now. I will post some new pictures soon.
TIP - Mix half dettol with half baby oil and a few drops of tea trea oil in a spray bottle. Give it a shake and you have made mosquito repellant.
Hahaha Love the comment about staying away from Tigers!
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