We headed out to the Green Corridors for an explore. A new track opened a while back but we hadn't done it yet. We didn't get as far as planned as it was a hot day. But we got our new pathway walked as well as another bit we hadn't done before. We ended with a splash in some wild water. We started out on Old West Road and little one was ready for snacks and a drink at the top of the first hill (literally 100m from where we parked). After fuelling, he popped on my back and we paced out. It quickly became a fast walk between bits of shade. Fortunately there isn't much roadway walk anymore with the grand new stairway and access sorted (Google isn't showing all the new additions yet). The big girls loved spotting the next orange markers in the next bit. A warning of the hairy one way bridge that comes next... we used the opportunity to do some teaching of important things - walking towards the traffic, walking on the outside of the corners, being quick (don't dwadle), be alert... things like that. We wandered up the next meandering meadow and stream pathway. Halfway along we stopped for lunch under a really big tree. A macrocarpa I think. It was great to see such an active trapping programme, I hope it's making a difference. At that point we decided to turn around, head back to the car and either drive further into the valley or splash on the stream. By the time we got back to the car, it was decided. Wild water adventure! Little one threw rocks (as per normal) and the big girls paddled, as did I. It was wonderfully restful and cooling. Picnic tea then happened at Caleano Park. We made our own burgers and brought them with us. We ate then all three of our lovelies explored the park. Our little one just wanted to swing. The big girls had a furtive play on the ship (they are old and cool, you see) and then challenged each other to swing highest, monkey bar the furtherest and use the other various bits of fitness equipment to show off their erm, buffness. We are not a family of athletes… there wasn't really a winner...
No matter their age, children find a way to play and have an adventure. You just need to give them time and the opportunity.
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AuthorI'm Kate. I have 3 children - 2 bios and a steppie, 1 under 5 and 2 tweenagers. I am determined to spend more time outside this year and share more of Palmy's wonderful places and free play activities. Categories
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