Thursday's Trip

The morning started very early as we wanted to leave by 7.30am. We had a long way to drive to where we planned to meet John's relatives. After throwing some meat and onions, bread and butter, a thermos and some biscuits together, we were off. We made it into town by 8.30, filled the car with fuel, and the children's stomachs with brekky bars and sausage rolls. The children thought it was great.

But then it was off again for another 2 hours driving. We passed through some beautiful country and some pretty towns. Finally we arrived at the railway station where we had organised to meet. We pulled up only minutes before Astra, John and Lachlan. The first thing Willem did was wave at their car. Pure coincidence, but very cute.

There were introductions to be carried out as Lilly was only a baby last time she saw John's family, and Jessica and Willem weren't even born. The children must all look very different from what Astra had remembered.

We went on to the park by the river, but when we realised there were no bbq's, we went on to another park. This second one was not particularly nice, but it had a bbq and tables, and some nice shade from gum trees. So we set ourselves up for a 4 hour visit with the 'rellos'.

We took lots of photos, and Astra brought some gifts for the children which they enjoyed opening. We shared our meal and it was good to catch up on family news.

The reason for making the trip was for John to see his family before he went away. His dad was unable to come, but we really appreciated the others taking a day to travel just as far as we did, just to see John.

We arrived back at Wallaby Scrub very weary and travel-worn.