Thierings on Tour

Everyone had a good sleep and the day started with some positive vibes. Packing up in dry weather also lifted the mood immensely! The girls entertained themselves with songs and selfies in the car while Chris and I did the usual van/car prep and of course lunchbox packing. It doesn’t matter how much breakfast the kids have, the moment they hop in the car someone is immediately STARVING…

It wouldn’t be a trip to Bundaberg without a stop at the famous Barrel, where the non-alcoholic ginger beer comes from. The girls loved seeing insider cameras and stories from the factory, I must say it’s a very impressive operation! Another firm favourite was the Smellography station – you pressed a button to give off a mist and you had to guess the flavour of drink that it would make. Between us all, we did pretty well! Then it was time for a taste test. Scarly weaseled her way into a few sips and was literally having the time of her life, ha ha

Then it was time to chase the sun with destination 1770. We’re getting into a groove of me working in the car on our long driving stints and the girls doing some of their iPad homework such as reading eggs and mathletics. We just need a better system and routine for all the booklet work, but hopefully we will get there!

Once we got here it was an instant vibe – beach access with a low tide, a wonderful family from Victoria with two kids as our neighbours and fire pits for evening time for my beloved fire bug. 

Whilst Chris set up camp I ducked out for a couple of meetings with a view. Whilst it can be a juggle timing our arrival into places to ensure I’m somewhere permanent and stable for meeting time, it’s also amazing having such a flexible and supportive team. Shoutout to my peeps at Stem Cell Donors Australia! 🫶

The afternoon was a chilled dip and play at the beach. The kids made some lovely friends and were busy digging in the sand for hours making a “sanctuary” for the crabs and snails they found. They also loved the pelican that was circling all the fishermen nearby.

It was a nice peaceful afternoon for Chris and I too, although we did reflect on how different this trip has been so far to our last one 11 years ago. Back then we didn’t have a care in the world and it was certainly a bit easier traveling as a couple, but the memories we are making as a family are priceless! So that’s my soppy bit of reflection for the day… 

The girls were thrilled with Taco Thursday and sitting around the campfire with their friends after. They even got to roast some marshmallows, so it felt like a winning day!

Kms travelled – 147