DAY 4 - CANBERRA TRIP 2012
Today we woke up at 6:00 and boarded the bus at7:45. After 10 minutes on the but we stopped at McDonalds to have sausage and egg mcmuffin and other things.
Lake Burley Griffin which was nice and peaceful. After around an hour on the cruise we came back and went to have lunch under the Carillion. We then walked to see the Canada Flag along the lake after 40 mins of walking. The last thing we did was the Zoo, that was the best. Seeing monkeys freerun, feeding lions and giraffes and also much more. Bye for now, Tyler.
Today the Yr 7 class went to McDonalds for breakfast. After that we went to have a cruise on the lake Burley Griffin. It took around 2 hours, it was great fun. We had Subway for lunch in a park. We then went to the zoo and some people got to feed the tiger and some got to feed the giraffes, but everyone got to feed the Emus. Then we could explore the zoo with our friends but we had to have our friends with us. Then we hoped on the bus and had a great trip home. We have had an amazing day learning new things and exploring all the animals in the zoo. From Hannah Hansen and Kate Norman
Hi home crew (parents and all other supporters)We are at the halfway point and feel like we have achieved so much. We haven’t had as much time for the blog tonight as the night activities have taken all our time. The day has been a great revival day for the flagging yr7’s and staff. We had an extra 30 mins of sleep (every min is important at this stage!) The camp dining room staff were having a well earned break today so we were given breakfast at McDonalds as a replacement. Many of the kids realised that Macca’s is not much when stacked next to the amazing serves from our camp cooks. We headed up to Mt Ainslie to look out over the whole of Canberra and to get our bearings of all our travels over the week. We had the cruise that the others mentioned around the lake looking at the parliamentary triangle from the river.
We heard the story of the Canadian Flag that was flying over Canberra this weekend. The flag pole was given by the Canadian Govt in 1957 to thank Australia. Australia was to fly our flag all year and fly the Canadian flag on their national day which is on this Sunday. That happened for many years but has been forgotten for at least the last 10 years according to the cruise captain. He was very surprised to see it flying today and was pleased that all his and a friends requests over the years had been heard. We had lunch of subway, again because the staff were having a rest at the camp site, and a jam doughnut, oh yeah! The Zoo is always a hit and you will hear many stories about that part of our day when we get home. Thanks for all the comments and we were able to hand out some more cringes tonight so for that we thank you. It has been a great day and tonight the fun and friendship we saw as the kids did some team activities and then listened to a devotion on Lest We Forget has been a highlight. The CCC (Current Compliment Count) stands at 15 with only half the trip done!
Hi Elise
ReplyDeletePass on our thanks to all for posting the photos and updates. Its lots of fun following your adventures in Canberra on this blog.
The zoo looked a lot of fun. It was great that you were able to get so close and feed many of the animals. That lion looked like he was licking his lips when he saw the group. Did your hand get slimed by the giraffe when you fed him? You had a real look of surprise on your face.
Glad to hear you are all having a good time and good work on the CC count.
Miss you heaps
Love Mum and Dad (The Downings)
Hi Caleb and Pete, your day yesterday sounded amazing. What an amazing zoo! I have been enjoying reading the blogs very much and finding out about your day. Camp eagle rock sounds great and thankyou to all the staff who are looking after our children (especially Pastor Pete!) keep having fun, look forward to tonights blog!, love Lou/mum xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Cabbie and dad(pastor pete), i hope you are all having a good time i miss you so much
ReplyDeleteand wish you were here. I am glad you are all having fun enjoying your selves cant wait till you come and home and tell us about what you have been up to
Love Katharine Chase*xxxxxxxx
Hey Brendan,
ReplyDeleteThe zoo photos look great, the emu looks quite impressed by your presence or maybe its just the food, love the giraffe pics so funny the facial expressions on some of you. I hope you got to feed an animal or hold the big snake. Enjoying the blog look forward to each days entry, thank you to the teachers for this and taking care of our kids You are very brave.
Love Mum
PS Dad and James say hello :)
Hi Khan, Levi and Jayden,
ReplyDeleteHope you are all having a great time!
It's bit cold in Carnarvon, but not as Canberra!
I like the photo of you with snake Levi.
Jayden, I hope the boys are looking after you!
Khan, grandma and great grandma said hello. Dad's missing you. We're checking the blog more than twice a day. We'd love to see more photos.
Evelyn thinks snow is cool, she said if you take home it would melted!
Lots of love from Mum, Dad and Evelyn
Hi Jett, was so good to hear your voice today, the zoo looked great and I bet you cant wait to see the snow. I'll be looking to see the pics later tonight, lots of love Mum, Dad and Kiara xx
ReplyDeleteHi Daniel and Ben Just been reading about your trip to the zoo did you get to feed any of the animals? or did the animals get to feed on you? Good to talk yesterday and to hear you are having a great time. Looks like the whole group are having a ball! We look forward to seeing the blog everyday and reading the comments. Take care love you lots see you soon Love Mum and Dad xx ps Mrs Button says NO Alex your not having a snake!:)
ReplyDeleteHi Georgia B, the photos look great,it looks pretty cold there, but you seem to be having lots of fun, love you lots, its very quiet here without you! Love Grandad & Grandma B xx
ReplyDeleteHi Aidan, missing you heaps. Looks cold, but lots of fun. Lov ya lots Dad and Mum
ReplyDeleteAidan now that wasnt embarrassing was it? hehehe. Good to see you in a photo close up.
ReplyDeleteTeagan!!! How are you, my gorgeous girl? It was so lovely to hear your voice yesterday. By the photos and journal entries I can see you are having a totally fantastic and jam-packed time. I could hear in your voice how much fun you were having! How are the SHCC staff holding up? Are they going to bed before you guys?? :) Oh, I bumped into Miranda today. She says Hi, she misses you and she has some great ideas for your duo. Love you and miss you lots. Bring me back some snow, Oh, and a giraffe please - haven't they got the most amazing eyes??!! May have to be carry-on luggage. Oh, and I am so glad that you only vomited 3 times in the first hour of your flight-Grandpa thought that was hilarious!! Love, Mum XXX
ReplyDeleteHey Tegzy how are you hmmm...... heard you only vomited three times on the plane i am impressed i miss you a lot have you been fed to the lions today? oh wait you were feeding them oh my bad. lots of love from Evan the very awesome person at home bye.
ReplyDeleteHey biggles,
ReplyDeleteSo great to talk to you both. Made me miss you more. Everyone sends their love and have been asking about your trip. I sent the blog Grandma. I reckon she will love it. Also sent to Dad. He has been checking it every day too. Cant wait to see you. xxx Love Mumsie
Hi Khan,
ReplyDeleteHelen and Evelyn are here. These are questions they're asking you Is it cold ? Have you seen snow yet? Is it fun in Canberra? Did you have snow flight? Did you make snow man? Did you go skiing? Did you slide on snow? Any snow on your hat? Don't eat snow!!! they said.
Looking forward to see more photos.
Lots of love from Mum, Dad, Evelyn and Helen xoxoxoxoxo