42 Mile Camp - The Coorang National Park {National Park}

What a beautiful location when it is warmer.

The wind was blowing when we arrived but we found a nice spot on the back of a the sand dunes, on the green grass.  We set up the camper, did some schoolwork before we headed for a drive down to the beach.

A big space, with loads of soft space that is used by people for both camping and 4WDing.

 

 

Adelaide {Caravan Park}

The city of churches.

 

I've been to Adelaide before, to visit a friend.  That was a flying visit and really so was this but it was lovely to be able to explore it with my family.  We stayed at the Discovery Beachfront Caravan Park for two nights.  Monday afternoon was spent finding some shops so that we could get the kids new shoes, darn they just keep growing!

We explored some of the streets around the caravan park, which is near Port Adelaide {which is an amazing place}.  Tuesday morning was spend doing school work while we waiting for Dan & Ant to arrive.

Once our friends arrived we decided to head into the city to explore the fresh food markets.  A lunch at the hotel across the road first before we filled our senses with an array of fresh produce from around South Australia.

We still had plenty of time left on our parking so we popped the goods into the car and heading for a walk into the city.  Ant and I honestly spent the entire time looking up, I'm surprised we didn't want into anything {or anyone}.  We saw some street performers on Rundle Mall {as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival}, saw loads of old buildings and discovered a little lolly shop down a back street.  Our Victorian friends even went for a swim {CRAZY}!

 

To keep the kids happy & entertained we headed to the Adelaide Zoo, which is a great zoo for kids.  We saw heaps of things that they don't have at Perth Zoo and it was definitely easier to see things for the small people.

 

  

 

.We rounded off the day with a stop at the markets again for some amazing local cheese, fresh fruit and of course ice-cream for the kids {alright and me too}

Karridale {Visiting & Working}

Now it wouldn't really be a new year on the road without a trip to Karridale, would it?  Of course not!

We did our usual eat, drink, sleep, swim, chat and explore.  This time we did mix it up with some wire lifting in the vineyard and J also did some work around the farm, helping out with netting and some fencing.

Pictures say it all....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The month that was - Karridale {Visiting}

We came over to Karridale to help celebrate a 40th and spend a week.  We ended up staying for the entire month and having a blast.

There is one thing for sure we have cemented friendships, met more wonderful people, drunk too much, ate way too much, sewn lots, swan sum, seen some and eaten more!

It has been fabulous and a nice break {even better to have other children to entertain my two for the holidays}.

We did have a few trips away from the farm, my favourite was a leisurely Sunday drive that saw us end up in Ballingup.  A wonder through the antique stores {and a purchase of some fabulous containers that match a set my Nana has} was by far the highlight, although if you ask the smalls they would say playing on the playground was the best.

Tomorrow we are on the move, time to 'hit the road' and do some traveling and true free camping.  Also time to start back at school for the smalls, Year 2 for my big one and Pre-Primary for the small one {time to find this years bribe to get it done easily and quickly everyday}

Majimup Again {Work}

After our relaxing week in Peaceful Bay it was time to head back to Manjimup for more work before our trip to Perth.

It really is a lovely little spot to park up here on the Dorrell Farm.  Lovely location, lovely company and interesting weather.  Interesting weather in that this time we have had rain, hail, electrical storm, thunder storm and days of over 40 degress.  Makes for an fun time in a camper trailer :)

 

I love the history that the farm has.  The old shearing shed, which was originally the dairy {if only walls could talk}

 

Justin has been working hard to get things finished before we head up to Perth for flying trip for Missy Higgins.  Then you guessed it back to Manjimup as Justin needs to replace the pump shed {I forgot to mention we had power poles fall down, start fires and destroy sheds}