11-1-2010 (Thursday)
We checked our early from the caravan park and parked our van on the public parking on main beach.
The sun was shining (like most of the time) and we had a wonderful morning at the beach. The beach at Byron Bay is really good.
At noon we had lunch, we set up our chairs at the front of our van overlooking the beach and ocean. Was great and felt really how camping should be: free!
We drove up to Cape Byron, the far east point of Australia. A headland next to the ton of Byron Bay. The cape has a lighthouse with a magnificent view. Things like this we do as Japanes or Americans do Europe in two weeks. One of us gets out of the car makes pictures and of we go. It’s no way we offload the kids have a look or walk and load again.
We did some shopping in Byron Bay and set off to Hastings Point, only a 30 minute drive. At Hastingspoint we arrived at North Star Holiday Resort, a 5 star caravan park. We have an ensuite here as well. We checked the swimming pool, also Sharai went down the waterslides.
She develops so fast.
The interesting thing about the caravan parks is that they also have permanent residents in cabins mostly retirees that moved to a coastal park. The big 4 and 5 star parks have whole sections of this permanent residents cabins.
The big parks also rent out cabins, in the 4 and 5 star parks this can be very luxurious cabins with spa, bbq, 2 bedrooms, multiple TV’s. A good option to stay in instead of a hotel or motel. We will see after we move on up north without the van if we stay in these cabins, the parks with it’s pools and playgrounds are great for them..
Today we booked 10 days Noosa Heads, starting 22nd of February. We booked a 2 bedrooms seafront apartment in a place called Maison Noosa.
12-1-2010 (Friday)
The kids played at a very cool indoor playground on the caravan park even when is was already 28c in the morning.
We left the park after one day to move up to the Gold Coast. Somewhere just before Surfers Paradise we bought 2 pairs of new sunglasses for Sharon and Ruben, a Ray Ban and Oakley. We drove on to our campsite on Main Beach. The park is perfectly situated in Main Beach, a 30 minute walk to Surfers and a 15 minute walk to Versace Palace and 30 minute to Sea World.
Sharai slept in the early afternoon and Zeb and Ruben checked out the swimming pool. After Sharai woke up we went to see the beach and walked to Mirage Marine shopping mall. A nice walk along the beach.
It’s like Miami here. We feel at home in these surroundings.
We wanted to get an ice cream for the kids and then sit down for coffee. We ended up at the poolside of the Versace palace (hotel). Did we know the pool is for hotel guest only. The kids played on the artificial beach in the pool and we had a good cappuccino in Versace porcelain.
What a nice hotel!! We checked out the rates to see if we want to stay there one night, we will see.
We checked out some restaurants in the marina and walked back ‘home’. We had hamburgers by Ruben and the kids played with some other kids in the playground.
The kids and Sharon rented Madagascar 2 for the evening. Ruben went to see the cricket.
We will stay here at least 4 days, we want to visit 3 of the main theme parks in Gold Coast. Sea World, Movie World and Wet ‘nd Wild.
vrijdag 12 februari 2010
woensdag 10 februari 2010
Yamba and Byron Bay
9-1-2010 (Tuesday)
After a rainy night again Zeb and Ruben went to watch cartoons in the kids club. Back at the van we had Frosties (according to the kids: Tiger Chips). We did the whole shebang: new water, toilet empty, waste water empty, van clean, beds into sofa’s , luggage in the shower, prams in the shower, kids car seats installed, sunscreen in, fold in chairs and table in van compartment and finally detach from power.
We headed for Yamba today, a nice coastal town in an area they call the Clarence Valley. We parked the car at main beach and first had lunch. At the beach we set up our sun tent for the first time, it unfolds itself. Few jellyfish in the sea, so no swimming for the kids. Off course we dug a swimming pool and the kids had an ice-cream.
We left the beach at around 3:30 and parked the van in the centre of town. We strolled along the little shops and did some grocery shopping.
All this towns or villages we visited are small, 63% of the people living in NSW live in Sydney
We did not decide on the caravan park before coming to Yamba, no need too in this time of year. We choose Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort because it had two waterslides (www.bluedolphin.com.au).
The park is a 5 minutes drive from the center on the banks of the Clarence River. Again a beautiful resort, with palm trees, playground, two pools etc. for kids these kind of parks are better then a five star hotel.
This time we took something they call a ensuite. We have our own shower and toilet in a little room next to our van. Stupid we had not done this before in other campsites.
Checked in we had a swim after which we had drinks. For dinner today on the BBQ: lamb. As with the fruits and greens, the meat is great. Beef, Lamb, Veal, Chicken, everything.
10-1-2010 (Wednesday)
Pancakes for breakfast. After breakfast we went to the river, the kids played in the water. Fishing is really number 1 hobby in Australia. Everywhere there are boat ramps. Also here on the Clarence river at our park.
A guy came ashore with 2 huge fishes, flat heads. He cleaned them on a designated table on the beach and gave the leftovers to 5 Pelicans, a nice scene.
After this we took a swim in the pool, we left the park at noon and set direction to Byron Bay.
Byron Bay is famous for its free spirit and not to be missed on a trip on the east coast of Australia.
It took us a little bit less than two hours in which we passed by the city of Balina and the town of Lennox Head, famous for its surf breaks.
We found a caravan park on the seafront and in the center, First Sun.
We put the kids in the prams and took a walk around town. Great beach, nice shops, nice restaurants but a lot of backpackers. This town is backpackers heaven.
We had ice cream, bought a bikini for Sharon and did some groceries. And off course we tested the seafront playground.
We had diner in a lovely Thai, Lucy Thai that was recommended by our favorite travel guide, Footprint. Back in the van we watched Happy Feet together.
(there is a sign in the park to be careful for snakes, there was a snake sighting not that long ago in the park. And we saw a snake patrol car driving by)
After a rainy night again Zeb and Ruben went to watch cartoons in the kids club. Back at the van we had Frosties (according to the kids: Tiger Chips). We did the whole shebang: new water, toilet empty, waste water empty, van clean, beds into sofa’s , luggage in the shower, prams in the shower, kids car seats installed, sunscreen in, fold in chairs and table in van compartment and finally detach from power.
We headed for Yamba today, a nice coastal town in an area they call the Clarence Valley. We parked the car at main beach and first had lunch. At the beach we set up our sun tent for the first time, it unfolds itself. Few jellyfish in the sea, so no swimming for the kids. Off course we dug a swimming pool and the kids had an ice-cream.
We left the beach at around 3:30 and parked the van in the centre of town. We strolled along the little shops and did some grocery shopping.
All this towns or villages we visited are small, 63% of the people living in NSW live in Sydney
We did not decide on the caravan park before coming to Yamba, no need too in this time of year. We choose Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort because it had two waterslides (www.bluedolphin.com.au).
The park is a 5 minutes drive from the center on the banks of the Clarence River. Again a beautiful resort, with palm trees, playground, two pools etc. for kids these kind of parks are better then a five star hotel.
This time we took something they call a ensuite. We have our own shower and toilet in a little room next to our van. Stupid we had not done this before in other campsites.
Checked in we had a swim after which we had drinks. For dinner today on the BBQ: lamb. As with the fruits and greens, the meat is great. Beef, Lamb, Veal, Chicken, everything.
10-1-2010 (Wednesday)
Pancakes for breakfast. After breakfast we went to the river, the kids played in the water. Fishing is really number 1 hobby in Australia. Everywhere there are boat ramps. Also here on the Clarence river at our park.
A guy came ashore with 2 huge fishes, flat heads. He cleaned them on a designated table on the beach and gave the leftovers to 5 Pelicans, a nice scene.
After this we took a swim in the pool, we left the park at noon and set direction to Byron Bay.
Byron Bay is famous for its free spirit and not to be missed on a trip on the east coast of Australia.
It took us a little bit less than two hours in which we passed by the city of Balina and the town of Lennox Head, famous for its surf breaks.
We found a caravan park on the seafront and in the center, First Sun.
We put the kids in the prams and took a walk around town. Great beach, nice shops, nice restaurants but a lot of backpackers. This town is backpackers heaven.
We had ice cream, bought a bikini for Sharon and did some groceries. And off course we tested the seafront playground.
We had diner in a lovely Thai, Lucy Thai that was recommended by our favorite travel guide, Footprint. Back in the van we watched Happy Feet together.
(there is a sign in the park to be careful for snakes, there was a snake sighting not that long ago in the park. And we saw a snake patrol car driving by)
maandag 8 februari 2010
Rain, Kangeroos and relaxing.
7-2-2010 (Sunday)
It’s the most rain in Australia for 7 years, in some parts of NSW even the most since 1969. We had our share last night again.
Today we did a daytrip to Coffs Harbour, 20 minutes south from our campsite. We parked at the marina and had fish and chips at the fish market in the marina, really nice. We walked along the harbor and saw a giant turtle swimming up to the surface to grasp some air.
For groceries we went to Palm Beach Plaza, big shopping mall. Most shops were closed due to suday. We did our groceries at Woolworth. The fruits and greens look and taste better then at home.
Driving back, Sharai felt a sleep, and we took some stops at nice look outs. Like Emerald beach and Woolgoolga, the last had a good view from a headland. Driving back we saw at least 6 kangaroos, one of which was huge.
Back ‘home’ we had healthy dinner after the fish and chips for lunch and stayed in due to the rain.
It’s expected that we have some rain tomorrow and then it will get better. Still temperatures are above 25c.
8-2-2010 (Monday)
Woke up with the sun shining again. Zeb and Ruben woke up pretty early, 7:15, when they opened the door of the van two kangaroos were having breakfast in front of the van. When they jumped away and we got at the back of the fan to refill the water tank there was another kangaroo. Excellent way to start the day.
Ruben and the kids took a swim and Sharon arranged the van and did the laundry. After the swim in the pool we went to the beach. WE WERE THE ONKLY ONES ON THE BEACH. The current is very strong so only Ruben took a little body surf. The kids played in the sand while Sharon and Ruben sat down and relaxed (if we do anything else these days).
Back at the van we made some club sandwiches and Sharai went for her afternoon sleep.
We had a relax afternoon with some reading, surfing on the internet for future accommodation and swimming.
After dinner we had a swim, we were the only ones at the pool.
All by all a very relaxing day. Tomorrow we will move further up north.
It’s the most rain in Australia for 7 years, in some parts of NSW even the most since 1969. We had our share last night again.
Today we did a daytrip to Coffs Harbour, 20 minutes south from our campsite. We parked at the marina and had fish and chips at the fish market in the marina, really nice. We walked along the harbor and saw a giant turtle swimming up to the surface to grasp some air.
For groceries we went to Palm Beach Plaza, big shopping mall. Most shops were closed due to suday. We did our groceries at Woolworth. The fruits and greens look and taste better then at home.
Driving back, Sharai felt a sleep, and we took some stops at nice look outs. Like Emerald beach and Woolgoolga, the last had a good view from a headland. Driving back we saw at least 6 kangaroos, one of which was huge.
Back ‘home’ we had healthy dinner after the fish and chips for lunch and stayed in due to the rain.
It’s expected that we have some rain tomorrow and then it will get better. Still temperatures are above 25c.
8-2-2010 (Monday)
Woke up with the sun shining again. Zeb and Ruben woke up pretty early, 7:15, when they opened the door of the van two kangaroos were having breakfast in front of the van. When they jumped away and we got at the back of the fan to refill the water tank there was another kangaroo. Excellent way to start the day.
Ruben and the kids took a swim and Sharon arranged the van and did the laundry. After the swim in the pool we went to the beach. WE WERE THE ONKLY ONES ON THE BEACH. The current is very strong so only Ruben took a little body surf. The kids played in the sand while Sharon and Ruben sat down and relaxed (if we do anything else these days).
Back at the van we made some club sandwiches and Sharai went for her afternoon sleep.
We had a relax afternoon with some reading, surfing on the internet for future accommodation and swimming.
After dinner we had a swim, we were the only ones at the pool.
All by all a very relaxing day. Tomorrow we will move further up north.
zaterdag 6 februari 2010
Day at the campsite
6-2-2010 (Saturday)
Unbelievable, again rain during the night and heavy rain it was. Still some moisture in the air when we woke up, tropical weather!
We all went to the kids club. We were hoping for many kids to show up, but in the end it was just us four in the kids club. Zeb made a kite and Sharon enjoyed even more making it. A Kite with a car in all colors and Zeb wanted “The three sisters” on his kite. We really like the idea that he remembered our trip through the Blue Mountains. Sharai just colored herself, instead of the paper in front of here.
We took a dip in the pool and Zeb went on the waterslide on his own, with his orange floaters on. He, and we all do, really like the slides.
It rained and Sharon did the laundry ($ 4coins and because they’re all concerned about the water, the spinning time is half time we’re used to back home. So nothing is really clean after washing it in the machine).
We had great lunch in front of the campervan and Sharai and Ruben had a sleep. After we walked to rent another movie, we walked to the beach and saw a Kangaroo with a “Joey” (a baby kangaroo). Very sweet and our first joey ever….
The beach was beautiful and we walked up to the shore. It was as if in the movies; misty, blue and no one there; just the 4 of us.
We jumped on the jumping pillow, had another swim in the pool, had a BBQ and a lot of skyping… It rained all night long and it felt like we were about to sail away the morning after.
Unbelievable, again rain during the night and heavy rain it was. Still some moisture in the air when we woke up, tropical weather!
We all went to the kids club. We were hoping for many kids to show up, but in the end it was just us four in the kids club. Zeb made a kite and Sharon enjoyed even more making it. A Kite with a car in all colors and Zeb wanted “The three sisters” on his kite. We really like the idea that he remembered our trip through the Blue Mountains. Sharai just colored herself, instead of the paper in front of here.
We took a dip in the pool and Zeb went on the waterslide on his own, with his orange floaters on. He, and we all do, really like the slides.
It rained and Sharon did the laundry ($ 4coins and because they’re all concerned about the water, the spinning time is half time we’re used to back home. So nothing is really clean after washing it in the machine).
We had great lunch in front of the campervan and Sharai and Ruben had a sleep. After we walked to rent another movie, we walked to the beach and saw a Kangaroo with a “Joey” (a baby kangaroo). Very sweet and our first joey ever….
The beach was beautiful and we walked up to the shore. It was as if in the movies; misty, blue and no one there; just the 4 of us.
We jumped on the jumping pillow, had another swim in the pool, had a BBQ and a lot of skyping… It rained all night long and it felt like we were about to sail away the morning after.
vrijdag 5 februari 2010
In prison
4-2-2010 (Thursday)
Again heavy rain during the night. We spend most of the morning in the town center, 2minute walk from the campsite. Did some shopping and had coffee and lunch. Off course the kids tested the local playground.
Afternoon at the pool and bbq for dinner.
Today we bought dvd from Iceage the movie. We buy dvd’s now and then. We and the kids love watching in the evening, and the lids also during driving. Next to watching dvd’s the kids listen to two cd’s while we are driving, one is animal songs and the other K3.
We can all sing all songs by hart now.
5-2-2010 (Friday)
We decided to move on, to where was not determined yet when we left Port Macquire. Our first stop of the day was Trial Bay Gaol. Trial Bay is again an beautiful bay. The Gaol (prison) on the point of cliff was built in 1877 and was used for prisoners working on a watershed and later for German internees during WO 1. We did a tour through the Gaol and had lunch at the edge of the cliff in front of our ‘house’ , it’s very easy that you’ll bring your fridge everywhere.
We checked out some campsites in the bay and went to the little town of New South Rocks, there was a small nice campsite on the beachfront that had no vacancy.
We walked around the town and off course checked out the beachfront playground. Really nice little town. We bought a beach tent, one that jumps open and is a small tent. To fold it in again will be the challenge.
Kids were really tired, they go to bed very late and don’t sleep in, the only time they sleep some extra is during driving. So we decided to move on, around 4 we left New South Rocks and set for Coffs Harbour region. Coffs Harbour is a real city. North and south of the city are good resorts. We chose darlington beach (www.darlingtonbeach.com.au) a 4,5 star campsite. We arrived at 6:30, had dinner in the restaurant on site and rent dvd Madagascar.
The park has a swimming pool has two huge waterslides, two jumping pillows, beachfront, nine hole golf course and a kids club. Due to the end of the summer holidays, the park is very quit. We will stay here for some days.
Also spoke to Ruben’s uncle Lex who is n Australia (Sydney), maybe we can meet him in Byron Bay or Surfers Paradise, for us further up north.
Unbelievable, again rain during the night and heavy rain it was. Still some moisture in the air when we woke up, tropical!
Again heavy rain during the night. We spend most of the morning in the town center, 2minute walk from the campsite. Did some shopping and had coffee and lunch. Off course the kids tested the local playground.
Afternoon at the pool and bbq for dinner.
Today we bought dvd from Iceage the movie. We buy dvd’s now and then. We and the kids love watching in the evening, and the lids also during driving. Next to watching dvd’s the kids listen to two cd’s while we are driving, one is animal songs and the other K3.
We can all sing all songs by hart now.
5-2-2010 (Friday)
We decided to move on, to where was not determined yet when we left Port Macquire. Our first stop of the day was Trial Bay Gaol. Trial Bay is again an beautiful bay. The Gaol (prison) on the point of cliff was built in 1877 and was used for prisoners working on a watershed and later for German internees during WO 1. We did a tour through the Gaol and had lunch at the edge of the cliff in front of our ‘house’ , it’s very easy that you’ll bring your fridge everywhere.
We checked out some campsites in the bay and went to the little town of New South Rocks, there was a small nice campsite on the beachfront that had no vacancy.
We walked around the town and off course checked out the beachfront playground. Really nice little town. We bought a beach tent, one that jumps open and is a small tent. To fold it in again will be the challenge.
Kids were really tired, they go to bed very late and don’t sleep in, the only time they sleep some extra is during driving. So we decided to move on, around 4 we left New South Rocks and set for Coffs Harbour region. Coffs Harbour is a real city. North and south of the city are good resorts. We chose darlington beach (www.darlingtonbeach.com.au) a 4,5 star campsite. We arrived at 6:30, had dinner in the restaurant on site and rent dvd Madagascar.
The park has a swimming pool has two huge waterslides, two jumping pillows, beachfront, nine hole golf course and a kids club. Due to the end of the summer holidays, the park is very quit. We will stay here for some days.
Also spoke to Ruben’s uncle Lex who is n Australia (Sydney), maybe we can meet him in Byron Bay or Surfers Paradise, for us further up north.
Unbelievable, again rain during the night and heavy rain it was. Still some moisture in the air when we woke up, tropical!
woensdag 3 februari 2010
Offroad driving and back in the city
3-2-2010 (Wednesday)
All up very early @ 7:30. At breakfast we decided to go further up north due to the rain coming in. Our stop is Port Macquire, officially the place with the best climate in the whole of Australia.
But the first turn we took we arrived on a gravel kind of road in the midst of a national forest, no way to turn the van. So we drove for 6 km in this huge van on a soft road through a forest. Positive thing was that we finally were in the forest without needing to hike, negative thing it brought some tension in the drivers cabin ;). But we got out well and now we appreciate asphalt even more.
Kids slept most of the way, just before Port Macquire we went to a small zoo called Billabong Koala breeding centre. With most of typical Australian animals. We padded a Koala, feed different kind of Kangaroos, saw snakes, ostriches, dingo’s and all kind of birds. One of the birds a giant eagle.
All though we saw the roos and koala’s in real, touching them was a nice experience.
Around 4 we arrived a our campsite, sundowner Port Macquire, a park situated in the centre of town and on beachfront. Nice to be in a town again, after all we are real cityslickers.
Off course we had a swim in the pool and drinks in front of the van.
Tonight we had Sharon’s belated diner out, we got reference from our favorite travel guide the footprint East Coast Australia. Very comprehensive and clear travel book. We brought more than five guides. Usually we use the guides day before or day of travel, works good for us.
The restaurant we choose was Fusion 7 on Horton street (one of the busy streets). And indeed was an excellent choice, real good fusion cooking.
Walking back Zeb fell asleep and it started raining just when we arrived back in the van.
We got quit some rain during the nights and also some parts of the days, It seems further up north there is more rain the coming week. So we have to see what we will do. We have little more than over 2 weeks in the van before we will hand it back in Brisbane. So we are on track and no need to hurry. As they say over here: “no worries mate”
All up very early @ 7:30. At breakfast we decided to go further up north due to the rain coming in. Our stop is Port Macquire, officially the place with the best climate in the whole of Australia.
But the first turn we took we arrived on a gravel kind of road in the midst of a national forest, no way to turn the van. So we drove for 6 km in this huge van on a soft road through a forest. Positive thing was that we finally were in the forest without needing to hike, negative thing it brought some tension in the drivers cabin ;). But we got out well and now we appreciate asphalt even more.
Kids slept most of the way, just before Port Macquire we went to a small zoo called Billabong Koala breeding centre. With most of typical Australian animals. We padded a Koala, feed different kind of Kangaroos, saw snakes, ostriches, dingo’s and all kind of birds. One of the birds a giant eagle.
All though we saw the roos and koala’s in real, touching them was a nice experience.
Around 4 we arrived a our campsite, sundowner Port Macquire, a park situated in the centre of town and on beachfront. Nice to be in a town again, after all we are real cityslickers.
Off course we had a swim in the pool and drinks in front of the van.
Tonight we had Sharon’s belated diner out, we got reference from our favorite travel guide the footprint East Coast Australia. Very comprehensive and clear travel book. We brought more than five guides. Usually we use the guides day before or day of travel, works good for us.
The restaurant we choose was Fusion 7 on Horton street (one of the busy streets). And indeed was an excellent choice, real good fusion cooking.
Walking back Zeb fell asleep and it started raining just when we arrived back in the van.
We got quit some rain during the nights and also some parts of the days, It seems further up north there is more rain the coming week. So we have to see what we will do. We have little more than over 2 weeks in the van before we will hand it back in Brisbane. So we are on track and no need to hurry. As they say over here: “no worries mate”
dinsdag 2 februari 2010
Surfing and Sharon's birthday
31-1-2010 (Sunday)
Heavy rain during the night again. Sharon finally slept well since the night she saw the spider (Ruben gave her some homeopathic sleeping pills)
Kids day today, everyday is kids day but today some extras starting with pancakes with 100 % pure maple syrup and strawberries for breakfast. After breakfast we went of to the beach.
We bought a small body board with which we had a lot of fun today. The wave were great, first Sharon and Ruben enjoyed.
But later Zeb got the hang for it and became a real Australian surfer dude. Going in the waves with his bodyboard. It’s funny to see because he also wears his inflatable arm cushions. Sharai is a real summer princess, cause with her being only 2 years of age, she also started to bodysurf like a real gorgeous, blond; tanned, blue eyed aussi gir!l
We had a real summer lunch back home () with a Salad Nicoise and a glass of our Hunter Valley rose.
After lunch we took our house for a drive, we went to Nelson Bay to check on the Dolphin cruises and drove on to Shoalbay to have a look. Kids slept while we were driving.
Back at the site we went for a swim in de pool.
The campsite is very quit now, holidays are over and also the weekend is over. We think future campsites will be quit as well. We will stay another night here.
1-2-2010 (Monday)
Quick breakfast and of we went to the marina of Nelson Bay to take a Dolphin watch cruise. We Had a nice small catamaran with a Jacuzzi, water net and slide on board. We set ourselves in the front of the boat next to the Jacuzzi.
We saw at least 10 Dolphins, a few really close. The boat stopped in the bay of SHoalbay where we used the slide to have a swim in the sea.
Zeb slipped from the stairs but is ok.
Back in Nelson Bay we went to the playground and then to the shopping center of Salamander Bay. We did some birthday shopping for Sharon’s birthday breakfast and we bought a birthday present, a Kodak video camera.
Back at the campsite at around 5 we went for a bodysurf in the sea.
For dinner we had the best bbqed burgers ever. In the camper we watched Shrek the Third together, in the master bedroom.
Tomorrow Sharon’s birthday and then on the move to our next stop.
2-2-2010 (Tuesday)
Sharon’s birthday: Lavish breakfast with pancakes, cakes, fruits. OJ and cappuccinos. Already receiving first phone calls from NL.
After breakfast, morning bodysurf at the beach and then packed for driving further up north.
We drove most of the trip today on a scenic route again, passing by two lakes, Myall and Wallis. A part of the way was on a small stretch of land between lake and sea, really beautiful.
We did some shopping in Forster at Woolworth supermarket. Doing shopping in an other counties big supermarket is always fun. Good fresh fruits, greens and meat in Australia.
We had a look at a nice caravan park, but we passed it over to go to a real beachfront park. So we ended up little further on north in Halidays Point. Great pool and on the beachfront.
Because we could choose to have a birthday dinner in a tavern down the road or at the bowling club we had a Sharon BBQ tonight. Ruben bbqed a salad of greens and Salomon.
About the bowling, this is the British style bowling that we think they call bowls. You have a club with facilities in every little town. It looks it’s played by senior citizens only. They sometimes show it on BBC.
Heavy rain during the night again. Sharon finally slept well since the night she saw the spider (Ruben gave her some homeopathic sleeping pills)
Kids day today, everyday is kids day but today some extras starting with pancakes with 100 % pure maple syrup and strawberries for breakfast. After breakfast we went of to the beach.
We bought a small body board with which we had a lot of fun today. The wave were great, first Sharon and Ruben enjoyed.
But later Zeb got the hang for it and became a real Australian surfer dude. Going in the waves with his bodyboard. It’s funny to see because he also wears his inflatable arm cushions. Sharai is a real summer princess, cause with her being only 2 years of age, she also started to bodysurf like a real gorgeous, blond; tanned, blue eyed aussi gir!l
We had a real summer lunch back home () with a Salad Nicoise and a glass of our Hunter Valley rose.
After lunch we took our house for a drive, we went to Nelson Bay to check on the Dolphin cruises and drove on to Shoalbay to have a look. Kids slept while we were driving.
Back at the site we went for a swim in de pool.
The campsite is very quit now, holidays are over and also the weekend is over. We think future campsites will be quit as well. We will stay another night here.
1-2-2010 (Monday)
Quick breakfast and of we went to the marina of Nelson Bay to take a Dolphin watch cruise. We Had a nice small catamaran with a Jacuzzi, water net and slide on board. We set ourselves in the front of the boat next to the Jacuzzi.
We saw at least 10 Dolphins, a few really close. The boat stopped in the bay of SHoalbay where we used the slide to have a swim in the sea.
Zeb slipped from the stairs but is ok.
Back in Nelson Bay we went to the playground and then to the shopping center of Salamander Bay. We did some birthday shopping for Sharon’s birthday breakfast and we bought a birthday present, a Kodak video camera.
Back at the campsite at around 5 we went for a bodysurf in the sea.
For dinner we had the best bbqed burgers ever. In the camper we watched Shrek the Third together, in the master bedroom.
Tomorrow Sharon’s birthday and then on the move to our next stop.
2-2-2010 (Tuesday)
Sharon’s birthday: Lavish breakfast with pancakes, cakes, fruits. OJ and cappuccinos. Already receiving first phone calls from NL.
After breakfast, morning bodysurf at the beach and then packed for driving further up north.
We drove most of the trip today on a scenic route again, passing by two lakes, Myall and Wallis. A part of the way was on a small stretch of land between lake and sea, really beautiful.
We did some shopping in Forster at Woolworth supermarket. Doing shopping in an other counties big supermarket is always fun. Good fresh fruits, greens and meat in Australia.
We had a look at a nice caravan park, but we passed it over to go to a real beachfront park. So we ended up little further on north in Halidays Point. Great pool and on the beachfront.
Because we could choose to have a birthday dinner in a tavern down the road or at the bowling club we had a Sharon BBQ tonight. Ruben bbqed a salad of greens and Salomon.
About the bowling, this is the British style bowling that we think they call bowls. You have a club with facilities in every little town. It looks it’s played by senior citizens only. They sometimes show it on BBC.
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