Another amazing blue sky day today, so first up we each
went for a run along North Beach while the other watched the boys. This is
quite simply a great place to train and brought back memories of the many miles
we did up and down here on foot or bicycle. A great way to start the day....
We had big plans of showing the boys around town but
firstly I had to take them to the pool for a swim as previously promised, and
play soccer by the trailer using the Prado as a back board.
Soon after we were in the car and the destinations we
made it to or drove by were :- the City Centre for haircuts, Wollongong
Hospital where Z Mann was born, Chikkos for lunch to satisfy Natalie's addiction
to the chicken rolls made in heaven she stapled on when we lived here, Daddy's
old work, our old house where we lived, Lake Illawarra which we used to run,
ride & walk around each day, Shellharbour Beach, Black Beach, coffee at
Stu's Corner Cafe, a drive past the steel works, Win Stadium, North Beach,
Belmore Basin, Flagstaff Hill & then to finish, an hour at the massive
playground at Towradgi Beach.
The boys had a great time, Zander in particular so we
were glad we did it. He couldn't understand why we left the place where he was
born & on a negative note he kept saying "I was born in Dragon country
Daddy and I love the dragons"......I guess that I live in hope that he
grows out of that craziness.
Once again we made dinner plans again with great friends
Jacob & Ashley whom we met originally through the triathlon club, and have
remained close since. It was great to catch up and we had plenty to talk about
given their recent engagement announcement and our journey around the country.
The restaurant was directly across the road from the park where we are staying
so we walked over and Nat was able to get on the wines again.
The boys were well catered for with a big playground,
fish tanks and arcade games which gave us time to chat and as an added bonus
kids eat free and ice cream on Tuesday nights so they (and us) couldn't be
happier. It was also great for Jake & Ash to see the boys given they have
grown so much since they last saw them.
It was a good few hours & we love their company.
After a short stumble home it was two late nights in a row,
and surprisingly the boys have been quite good today. Tomorrow will be the
test....
Jase.
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