One Great Week

April 28 to May 5

We were all excited to arrive in Naracoorte to stay with Karen, Chris and Ashlee. To be in a home after being away from your own for a long time is wonderful. From bushwalks to giant bonfires, kangaroos in the back paddock, and a fantastic trail for running we loved our week here.

On the way to Naracoorte we made a stop in Mount Gambier at the giant sinkhole. The sinkhole is now a tourist site. It is an old collapsed cave.  Jack came face to face with a possum.

Saturday night in Naracoorte and we have a bonfire. Not just any bonfire, a huge bonfire!

We tried to create the Canadian Smore. The fire was so big we could not get near to roast the marshmallows. Chris took coals out of the fire on a shovel to help with this. Pinot noir and smores - Ashlee paired these two brilliantly I reckon! ha ha

Karen was a great host introducing the boys to an authentic Australian breakfast of vegemite on toast. It must be a taste you have to get used to from birth to appreciate. No takers in this crowd.

What a view there is from the dining room. We got to look at these kangaroos as we sipped coffee in the morning.

Running along these country roads in the morning was unreal. Especially if you went early enough in the near frost conditions. This is what you could run alongside. This guy was about 6 feet tall.

Waking up to the laughing kookaburras is far more pleasant than to that of a rooster. They like to laugh in the early in the morning. A sound I hope to always remember.

Bush walks into town.



A day trip to Robe, about an hour from Naracoorte, is a popular summer weekend retreat. Beautiful beaches that allow driving on them. We tried, but got stuck on the turn around with the tide coming in. The boys did not appreciate pushing us out and then walking the mile back since we could not stop for them. Cute town that was still running the tourist busses when we were there.

On Wednesday Ashlee took us to see the winery where she manages the cellar door.

Patrick Winery in the Coonawarra region know for Cabernet Sauvignon. We were able to taste grapes, wine and see the harvest.

An iconic picture featured in most wine magazines. The old railway stop in a area famous for its wine.

A highlight for the boys was when Chris took them to footy practice one evening. The team was very welcoming of these Canadian boys.

The week went far too fast! We enjoyed the wonderful hospitality and were not ready to say goodbye. Good thing we would meet up in Adelaide for the weekend.

A fond farewell to Betty.

A goodbye to Karen's parents, Barry and Maureen.

And to help quell the parting pains, a sprinkle donut from Naracoorte bakery.

Off to Adelaide.

Heaps of sheep along the way!