Adventure World

We finally made it to Perth's biggest fun ride park and it is brilliant!  Adventure World is only 10 minutes away and is jam packed with great water slides, roller coasters, a free fall drop, kiddie rides and pools.  We arrived at 10am and left at 5pm with very little down time in between.  The two big boys and I rode every ride in the park with many repeats.  Hugo rode some water slides and then played happily with his friend in the amazing shallow pools.  What started out as a cloudy day, ended up being perfect weather for wet rides and the park wasn't overly busy.  There were many groups of teenagers hanging out which made for good people watching.  The queues were minimal so we rode endlessly and enjoyed every exhilarating moment.  As outings go, this is probably the most expensive day out, but well worth it. 

We returned exhausted and I was in bed soon after the boys.  What a great way to spend a holiday day!

And this is what I dreamed about all night long...

The Pinnacles

The Pinnacles deserve their own blog.  On Saturday afternoon we ventured further north to Cervantes to view the extraordinary ancient rock formations that make up the Pinnacles.


Regarded as one of Australia's most unique landscapes, these incredible limestone spiers rise eerily out of the sand, some several metres tall. You can get up close to the Pinnacles on a scenic drive and walk trail that includes an amazing lookout over the Nambung National Park. It's believed the Pinnacles were created millions of years ago as seashells were broken down into sand and then eroded by water and wind.

We ran between them and watched the sunset behind them while enjoying our champagne and snacks.  It is truly a beautiful and mysterious site, this far-reaching field of pillars.

Lancelin 4 day break

We decided to go north these holidays and explore a bit of the coast that we haven't seen before.  Just 90 minutes out of Perth is the coastal town of Lancelin which has great big sand dunes and low scrub bushes and lots of wind.  Yes, you could pretend you were in Saldanha.  It has the same fishing village feel and even has the fishy smell!  We shared a huge house with another family and a third family camped down the road.  Between us there were 8 children and the games and fun were endless.  We took walks on the beach, bike rides, played non-stop Bananagrams and ate ourselves into a stupor.  The wine and laughter flowed.  There was backyard cricket and indoor Monopoly and of course, I ended up doing two scavenger hunts around the neighbourhood for the children.

The first two days were calm and warm and we hired sand boards to conquer the dunes.  I even had my first try at braving the swell on my SUP board out on the ocean.  By Sunday the wind had picked up for Rob to go kite surfing.  On our return trip we stopped at another great camping destination called Moore River where the lagoon meets the sea.  It is now on my list of camping spots to do next year.

Adam the dude

Russell Surfing the Dune

Hugo just needed a nudge!

Holiday fever

We haven't had time for blogging leading up to the school holidays with all the end of term activities and INTIMO parties. And then, of course, we have finally installed our spa pool in the courtyard between our bedroom and the garage. Every spare moment has been spent relaxing in the bubbly warm water. It is great fun for all of us. The boys enjoy it by day and Rob and I now have our post dinner tea under water! Standards have dropped on the housework and holiday fun has taken over. Since my last entry I have done some very blogable activities so a catch up is due but for now we are an hour north of Perth in a holiday town called Lancelin with two other families. It is stunning and warm and we are truly embracing the new summer sun.

Since my last post I have:

Attended a two night advanced photography course;
Hosted a surprise dinner party for Liezl's birthday for 10 adults;
Watched some amazing rugby in World Cup 2011;
Bashed the coping and old plaster off our boundary wall and replastered it;
Partly painted the outdoor area's walls;
Exchanged several bras, presented three INTIMO parties and done two personal fittings;
Attended two bootcamp sessions with a friend for "buddy week";
Shopped and packed for a holiday;
And all the other stuff which goes with being a pseudo-Aussie mum

So here I am, on the couch in Lancelin, about to visit the Pinnacles. But I am back, I am here.


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