Thierings on Tour

This morning was an early start for me as I had organised a training session for work with an incredible local mum, who is becoming an ambassador for Stem Cell Donors Australia. 

The best part of my job by far is meeting so many amazing people, many of whom seem to have found the most inspiring source of strength through some of the most adverse times you can imagine. Anj from This Strong Mum is no exception! It was so great to finally meet Anj and Donna after chatting on the phone for all these months. What incredible women and what a hoot of a morning, I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so much during a training session before… plus we had delicious treats and gorgeous views – an inspiring start to the day! 

Back at camp Chris and the girls explored Malanda Falls caravan park, which also has a little animal farm section. I’m told the goats were rather cheeky and jumped the fence in an attempt to snatch the feed they had! A bit of homework, a bit of washing and I was back in no time to join them with the promise of a swim…

As an afternoon treat we headed to the various waterfalls in the area – it’s not called waterfalls circuit for nothing! With Scarly and Jazzy asleep initially, Chris and Izzy explored Zillie Falls.

Then Jazzy woke up from her Power Nap and so her and I got to explore Ellinjaa Falls, whilst Chris and Izzy watched Scarly. I think you could spend a week in the area swimming and exploring a new waterfall every day and still not get through them all! The Atherton Tablelands is such a gorgeous part of the world.

Millaa Millaa Falls was the final destination for our afternoon swim and it was impressive! Although also the first stop where we had to share the place with a busload of other tourists… I actually said to Chris recently that it’s been so lovely exploring in the off-season where sometimes we are the only people at these amazing spots!!

Chris swam out and went under the waterfall. I can only imagine the roar and power of it straight under, as I felt like I was getting pushed out when I swam a bit closer to it. Really makes you feel so small…

The girls found the water a bit too cold, so didn’t really swim too much (I think that’s a first!). We headed back to camp, finished off a bit more work and homework before it was officially the weekend! Chris and I decided that it might be nice to go out for dinner tonight so we all grade into town to The Big Pub. It really was big and very historic.

Kms travelled – 90