We spent a lot of time at the campground today, loathe to be too busy when we can finally relax after a busy week. A lot of the day seemed to include the river. This morning we watched a platypus swimming in the river while the kids threw stones into the water. Toby had a very early day sleep, and while he was sleeping Nathan and Andrew walked/rode the Bullocks Track loop, some 4 km or so. The kids did a lot of bike riding, though Nathan managed to get his bike confiscated until at least tomorrow. There was also a lot of paddling in the river, by not just the kids and myself, but we also saw a couple of emus cross the river. We did make a trip to Thredbo to find ice and have a jack play in the playground, but then it was back to the campsite for dinner and more paddling.
Talking about dinner, so far the Weber has revolutionized our camping meals. Last night we had a whole BBQ chicken, flattened and marinated by a butcher at Chadstone with potato salad (made at home) and a tossed salad. Tonight it was sausages, roasted potato and carrot mixed together, haloumi cheese cooked on the BBQ and grilled mushrooms. We also tried to cook biscuits in the BBQ today, but I think we need to make some simple modifications to (hopefully) stop the bottom of them burning next time.
Nathan riding Toby’s bike
Toby wishing he could ride Nathan’s bike
Finally Toby gets to ride his bike
Mummy, I’m up to my knees now! He wasn’t allowed to go deeper than his knees.
