Thursday 24th May, 2007







After a nice drive we arrived at Ballarat just after lunch and after we set up Caitie and I headed into town to by some grocery's and some warmer clothes as we were all freezing, (except in the bathrooms because the floors were heated!!!) while Andrew and Pip had a rest. Once we got back Caitlyn found the jumping pillow which as you can see Daddy and Philippa enjoyed too and we had a nice dinner and early bed. Pipi also learnt to stand up on this day as you can see she was very pleased with herself.



Friday 25th May , 2007





Off to Sovereign Hill, we walked up wandered through the gift shop while we waited for it to open as it took us less time than we thought. And once inside we had a great time looking at all the different things. The mine shaft, the gold smelter, the old fashioned lolly shop, the candle maker, the bakery (yummy lamb stew pies), the printers, and the all important panning for gold in the freezing water. It was a long day and by the time we were walking home we were all ready for a early night.




Saturday 26th May, 2007

Fairy Park - Anakie (30km out of Geelong) (http://www.fairypark.com/)



This place was fantastic Caitlyn had the best time it is this huge hill that this old guy has built a castle on and all through the castle are the animatronic puppets telling the fairy tales and there is also Playground Camelot which the Caitlyn just didn't want to leave. The only thing is there is NO eftpos or credit card facilities so have cash on you otherwise it is a rather long and frustrating drive all the way into the heart of Geelong to find an ATM!!!

I am not sure who had the most fun in the playground actually as Andrew was on the slide, see saw, climbing all over the castle, hiding in the dungeon and even told Caitlyn to get off the digger so he could show her how it was done.......




Sunday 27th May, 2007

Off to Wee River we go, this was a very long and winding day but we arrived in one piece and it was time to wash!!!!!