Day 1, 9 hours on a boat................

Day one started after a very long day and what became an unbelievably short night!! 😫

We arrived in Launceston the night before and proceeded to see all the inlaws and outlaws to say our goodbyes etc.

We left Launceston at a very early 6.15 am the next day for our journey on the spirit to Melbourne. Needles to say after only 5 hour sleep it was one of the quietest trips to date (of no fighting children).

We arrive in time and boarded the spirit shortly there after and as we began to board the excitement in all of us grew.

This was the first day sailing we have ever endured- 9 long hours of trying to keep the kids entertained, feed and water. We were shocked at the cost of food and drinks on the boat; it is ridiculous.Nevertheless, all of us were feeling sub -optimal by 5 hours into the trip and this saved dollars in our pockets from the vulchers who never stop eating 😏

and............after what seemed like an eternity we arrived into Melbourne on schedule and disembarked in earnest to make our drive to Ballarat where we could all just relax and unwind.

We arrived into ballarat by 8 pm and were fully set up shortly after. The caravan park we are staying at is fantastic and the kids can not wait to get into the pool tomorrow.

We will be spending the next two days and the famous Sovereign Hill.

Agenda:  gold panning, exploring life in the 'olden days' Candle making, blacksmith workshop, horse and carriage rides and the famous shop set out like the 1800's-  all incidentally educating the kids on life in the Gold Rush era. Should be great fun! The kids are all looking forward to the adventure.
Challenge of the day: 32 degrees of warm Bliss!! and probably kids winging its too hot.

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