Greetings from Australia. So, we survived our first Australian camping excursion, although it wasn't much of a threat - Badger Creek Caravan & Holiday Park is pretty much the Aussie version of many KOA Campgrounds found in the US. We had a nice shady, quiet tent spot next to the stream and spent a gorgeous Saturday afternoon relaxing, sipping white wine, sitting by the pool, walking around the lake, playing ping-pong in the rec. room (ok- Andy beat me, but not by much), playing frisbee at dusk, and listening to all of the interesting and amazing sounds that a new camping environment brings. I must admit - I was a little bit nervous throughout the day about encountering some sort of venemous creature(s) and was taking the necessary precautions, such as poking around on the ground before I would pick up any firewood and keeping my hiking boots on as opposed to wandering around in sandals. I gently reminded my husband to do the same - I think most of the time he was wise and just turned away from my comments, rolled his eyes so that I couldn't see him, and thought to himself, "We're never going to get to go real backpacking over here." :) Maybe someday.
We were up pretty early on Sunday and were at Healesville Sanctuary by 9:45am - the pictures and videos pretty much speak for themselves. It was an incredible experience to see so many new animals - Andy and I both loved it. It was appropriate that it was also the warmest day we've had over here yet- about 31 degrees Celsius/ 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
Andy will be in Townsville for work today - Thursday of this week. I begin volunteering in a 1st/2nd grade classroom at one of the elementary (Primary) schools close to our house on Wednesday, which I am very excited about. I'm also going to Priscilla- Queen of the Desert- The Musical, on Wednesday. (From the first note to the finale, Priscilla is a musical extravaganza featuring classic disco hits including: Don’t Leave Me This Way, I Will Survive, Finally, I Love The Nightlife, Colour My World and Shake Your Groove Thing, all brought to life by the big sound of the live Priscilla band. http://www.priscillathemusical.com/index.php?id=4) How was I to resist? Andy is VERY happy he got out of this one! I only wish my Portland theater girls were here to attend with me!
Hope this finds everyone very well. Hugs to all. Cheers!
Love, Christy
Due to our internet access being "throttled" I'm unable to upload any of the photos or videos right now. I promise to post them as soon as I can - I think we return to regular internet speed on Oct. 26.
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Can't wait to see the pictures of your camping adventure, sounds like you had a great time!
You are going to have to find someone to drag you out to the bar after the theater!
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