Aussie Elksplorers are back! This time travelling to Tasmania but first Mebourne.

Sydney to Melbourne
26/12/18- 30/12/2018

Leaving Boxing day afternoon we camped overnight at Jugiong, a showground by the river.
 
Arriving at the Congreve's to a stinking hot day we all went for a swim at Healesville pool. We spent another day playing, the kids getting along well. Xavier was so excited about having a sleep over at Lily and Pippa's house!!
 Another hot day and another afternoon swimming in a pool of a guest house that Jason had access to. Was great spending time with Jason, Amanda, Lily, Pippa and Angus in their home.
Unfortunately Brad's family were unwell with chicken pox so we weren't able to visit them.



Boys had an awesome time at Legoland Chadstone , joining Bel and Evie for an afternoon of lego fun! A few dramas with the car battery we called the RACV for help! Seems the battery that saved us in the outback had to go and lucky for us was replaced late Saturday night.
We enjoyed hanging out with the McCully's, while brief, it was so nice for our kids to get to know each other and catch up with Bel and Leighton. Can't believe it was coming up to 2 years since we'd seen it each. Felt like only months ago! A sign of great friendships.







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  1. Unknown31 December 2018 at 21:38

    Great to read your adventures again Elksplorers!

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  2. Unknown1 January 2019 at 02:23

    Was so fun hanging out! Hope it’s much sooner next catch up. Can’t wait for your Tassie updates! X

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