Timbertop is a very quiet place at the moment. All of the students and staff are away on the 6 day hike, leaving we families with an almost holiday-like feeling. Thus, capitalising on this festive mood, we all decided to go down to nearby Mirimbah park on the Delatite River at the foot of Mt Buller for a picnic dinner. It's only 10 minutes from home and such a beautiful place. Everybody contributed bits and pieces to dinner and we pulled together a delicious, healthy meal. The kids played in the playground while they waited for it.
Being such a warm evening - still 30 degrees at 6pm - it was down to the river for a play after dinner.
Teddy was a bit traumatised after having a leech stuck to his groin and decided to take off...
He just couldn't get over it for quite a while, even when comforted by his big friend, Jem...
Eventually it was time for little 2 year olds to go home to bed...
A perfect evening was had by all of us. I'm so grateful that my children and I live in this stunning environment and have these wonderful people to share it with.
I'm smiling as I read this Julie and remember similar excursions down to Mirimbah...a little bit of an ache in my heart too! :) I bet Teddy would be glad it was a leech and not a Jumping Jack ant!!! Enjoy the quiet afternoons and I hope the hike week and wind up for the year goes quickly for you all and you enjoy a relaxing time over the holidays!
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny, I'm glad these stories bring back nice memories for you - nothing ever really changes here does it! It's so great that you read the blog and I do so appreciate your comments, thank you!
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