Melbourne Beaches

Two things were about to happen on Friday and Saturday,  Finley was going to be in the mid 40’s again and we were to mind the kids whilst J&J went to Melbourne for their wedding anniversary. We weren’t keen to be stuck indoors with 4 kids arguing over whose turn it was on the Wii, computer, Tv and ipad. We had just finished 2 weeks of daily swimming lessons for each one of the kids, so felt it was time to find a beach.  Not the sandy banks of the Murray River aka Finley Beach, but a real beach.

So 3 hours and 20 minutes away we arrived at Altona beach on Melbourne’s west side.  It was fabulous, nice calm clear cooling water, a sea breeze, fish and chips, and then on to a Big 4 caravan park, with an equally inviting pool, and a huge 3 bedroom airconditioned cabin. Kids loved the tv in each bedroom.

On Saturday we drove 20 minutes to Williamstown, also a beach and marina.  The HMAS Castlemaine a WW2 mine sweeper is anchored and restored, and we all had lots of fun exploring it.  We had time for a geocache, lunch and a “palm tree” pose.  See earlier post.

Overall we had a great time minding the kids, as Princess Whingy Pants (aka Jaydes alter ego) stayed home in Finley.  Hope camping in Bright Vic. Next week will be just as exciting.

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