We have been watching Steve Irwin episodes lately, and have discovered Bear Grills recently.
My eldest, Mr Turtle, LOVES them both. To say the least.
He's always been animal mad, but I hadn't realised until now, the Adventuring spirit is well and truly within him.
So, we sent him along to the NatureWeavers (Forest) School these last couple of weeks.
A wonderful experience for all of us.
As we drove up to where the school was being held, I stopped and took these photos. We were exclaiming what a Wonderland it was. ❤
And my Big Boy was able to explore and take it all in, over 5 mornings!
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And then, yesterday we were here.
At a friend's family property in Black Mountain. 37 acres of Hinterland beauty.
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Playing with clay from the creek bed. |
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Swinging on a vine hanging over the creek,
to cross it. |
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Testing a fallen tree to use as a bridge
to cross the creek. |
Mr Turtle kept setting himself challenges (his exact words). I must admit I was a little nervous. But he was in his element! I also got a real insight into what he had taken on and responded best to at NatureWeavers School.
And I'm guessing, the extreme confidence in himself and his abilities, were a reflection of the afore mentioned professional nature lovers.
Little Pipkin insisted on following his brother's every move. Resulting in his 'first ever leech'. The blood resulted in a little distress and panic at the time.
But once we got to the point of this photo. He was VERY excited at being the first one to be 'sucked by a leech', between himself and his brother.
Despite the loud voices of the children. The wet and soggy clothes and shoes. And the leech attack (*grins*). We adult girls managed to enjoy the beauty, peacefulness and tranquillity of the environment we were in. And appreciate the sheer nerve, excitement and awe exhibited by our children.
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Labels: Australia, Out and About, Summer