Our drive to Kalbarri was an interesting one. Just before we left Chris was hitching the caravan up and found two cracks, both along the welds either side of the tow hitch mounting plate on the caravan, Chris and Kent did some grinding and re-welded both sides. We eventually left at about 11.30am, stopped for supplies and diesel at Three Springs, then again at Geraldton to get some new engine oil for our honda generator (just run it in). Only did a drive through Geraldton as we really needed to keep going after the late start.
The boys watched a movie then eventually fell asleep after eating every snack I had from whole carrots, a packed of cruskets and apples. After Aiden woke from his sleep all he wanted to do was ‘Go home’! I sat in the back and tried to comfort him, as he was continually crying. Once he knew he was going to be able to go for a swim in the pool and play in the play park and go fishing, he was good again. Phew… We arrived at about 4.30pm, the bloke that manages the caravan park, took the keys and insisted to park the van....... a tight spot was an understatement, although we dont have many neighbours and can see the kids play area "Great Spot!". Pictured is
our first days lovely view in the bay at Kalbarri and so far we have avoided any domestics! However our bike rides with the boys were tough .. trying to drill into them about crossing roads, staying to the inside of the path, as Aiden had a fall and landed on the road. It is busy as it’s school holidays, but the boys are making friends which they tell us about constantly!
We have walked/jogged and the boys have ridden / scootered about 5.5 km today pictured - Aiden & Chris blasting around on the bikes .. Riley not happy), boys swam in the pool (even though I was wearing a jumper) and ran around like crazy at the play park with the other kids for an hour before dinner!! Aiden fell asleep before Riley tonight, but only just. The boys are loving the adventure of taking their torches when we go over for a shower. I take the boys while I leave Chris to clean up! So far, so good.
I must admit I was very nervous about the boys sleeping, but apart from Aiden yelling out in his sleep for me, all is great. Once he hears my voice he is quiet again. He has no idea he is doing it. We are starting at about 6/6.30am … thank goodness it is not 5am.
Tomorrow is fishing… we spent some time setting up the rod and I was showing the boys how to tie fishing knots, they have their lines and they are ready to plunder the ocean............
