No "Hunny" for Pooh

To Depot Beach, NSW, Australia

After five wonderful days, it was finally time to say goodbye to Helen, Shane, Rosie and Tom. It was a treat for us to spend time with them and get a glimpse of their daily lives. As today was the first official day of the new school year, it was a busy morning -- ironing of school uniforms, double checking schedules, getting school supplies in order....

Our camping destination for the day was Pebbly Beach in the Murramarang National Park. The drive was pleasant; Dex and Kylie did homework as we passed through rolling ranch land and Eucalyptus forest. Helen had told us about a bakery in Braidwood, and, of course, we took her advice very seriously. We also had fun searching out teddy bears tied to trees along one particular section of highway. Pooh's Cave was fun to see -- if only we’d had some”hunny” for Pooh.

When we arrived at the park, we found the Pebbly Beach campground full, so ended up at Depot Beach a mile away. The kangaroos were clearly not bothered by us humans. We saw them on the beach, lounging on the grass in front of the camp cabins, and hopping around the campground. As cute as they were, I would not want to see what their giant foot claws could do if they ever got angry.

Like usual, we headed off to the beach to explore the tide pools before returning for an excellent early dinner of chicken and warmed-up butter masala. We've definitely become experts at filling in our free time. Dex and Kylie played with their Kindermen as bowerbirds and red wattlebirds flew in to watch... or perhaps to steal their toys as bowerbirds are known to do.

Female Saint Bowerbird

Red Wattlebird

The camp was noticeably less full now that the school holidays were over. With a two year old and a six month old, our camp neighbor, Joe, like us, was free of the school schedule. He and Jack came over to introduce themselves. We enjoyed their company, and Jack, was clearly an awesome camper as he helped Dex and Kylie play with their toys. As Meg always says, I've never met a kid that doesn't like camping.