4 hrs notice camping trip - Kinglake National Park

4 days after our camping trip at Corinella, Sulhan and family called up for another ovenight camping at a forest reserve. We jumped at it cos there wasn't a bonfire at the last trip...  :)

This time, we went just the four of us cos there is no water facility at the camping ground... so it'd be inconvenient for my parents.

4hrs! Confirmed to go. Repacked. Cooked campfood. Marinated chicken. All set!  :)

The thing i love about this trip was it was close to home. only 20 mins from our place. So that' is to show close we are to the forest reserve... yayyyy!!!!

 Andersons Garden Camp Ground  was where we went. No data coverage (i was a lil disappointed ahahhahaha cos i really wanted to show my favourite girls how beautiful nature was), only SOS calls, lots of bird souns especially the Kookaburra which sounded like a monkey. Gorgeous stars and a great bonfire. hahahahah those are the good stuff...

Bad stuff cannot be parked in the same paragraph ahahhahahahah! Toilets. hmmmmm.... errr... it's long drop type. No water. No flush. So... whatever business there was to be made, it went all the way down the hole...  :)

 

 

Enjoy more photos at the click below...

Our maiden camping trip at Corinella and MARU animal farm

ahahahhahahaha i totally forgot to upload out camping trips! We went on 2 trips at the beginning of the year.
One was in the east and another in the north. Went on both trips with camping gurus - Suhan and Ana. Super duper experienced.

The first trip was a 3D/2N stay and brought my parents along too. I loved the trip with all the food but hated the flies! It was almost the peak of summer then and the swarm of flies were like bees to honey. The moment we stepped out of the car, the flies would just rest on our bodies like as if we were corpses! And annoyingly, they wouldn't budge even if u hand was close to flicking them off! So unlike SG flies! These flies were BOLD!!! BOLD in capital and red! But that didn't deter our camping spirit...  :)

Before the trip we bought our gears from camping table to tents to foldable deck chairs... Not cheap... terkopak duit bonus Papa... ehhehehehehe

The road trip itself was about 1.5hrs from our place. It was a cheap site, we opted for powered site... at least we could recharge our phones heheheheeheh The site was sea facing, which meant it was a good fishing spot. But alas, we didn't catch edible fish. The first fish had to be released back into the waters cos it was still young and not up the minimum length. And the rest were puffer fish, one of which was caught by Riyan! Member was sooooo happy!!!!

Sea facing camping grounds... lovely! plus cold....

ON the way back from camp we visited MARU Koala Sanctuary and animal park

; and Caldermeade

More photos click below .......

Fishing at Mornington

For those who do not know me, yes, I'm a fishing freak in a closet... I just love the thrill of a fish eating the bait and the feel of the tug and pull when the fish gets caught on the line. I got my fair share of thrill when we went for trout fishing in June 2015. But it was not that satisfying since it was a sure catch experience. Good thing is I have friends who are fishing enthusiasts and brought us along for fishing trips. I haven't caught any so far but I'm patiently waiting for that turn to get a fish on my hook!

Took a late afternoon trip to Mornington. It was about and hour plus drive down to the south east. Was an impromptu trip to fish and catch squid. But check out what was caught on my friend's hook instead!

 
I wasn't prepared for the cold so I was just with my hooded jumper. Oh boy, it was SUPER windy and cold!!!! Poor Nurul was really under-dressed for this occasion. The file size of the video I took of the weather there was too large. You could hear the wind and huge waves crashing in. But enjoy the photos nevertheless...  :) Sulhan and family were great outdoor companions!

All packed and ready to go.

A really long ride...

Sea and beach along Frankston.

On the way to Mornington. Feels like home.

We reached!! Mornington pier.

See them walk with shorts?? But it was extremely cols and windy... they must have regretted their attire.

She has a boat to her name...

After praying-seated in the car. And took refuge from the wind.

Taking a short break in the car... getting warmth.

Squiggly wriggly octopus!

Sulhan caught an octopus on his line.

Going home at10pm.

The last goodbyes...

It had been a fulfilling 38 years where SG witnessed my cries, laughter and angst. Exactly on my 39th birthday, i left SG and might only return 2 years later... Appreciate all the send off, both at home and at the airport. Made me feel looooooooved. 

InsyaAllah, we would do well wherever we are. We are where we are meant to be. 
La tahzan, Innallaha ma a' na.

 

 

 

 

 

Raya with my sisters n their family

We never fail to have this annual visits... Sampai ade yang fell out... But relationships have been mended... Thats what friends are for... I'll miss the laughters and the jokes... Truly will miss them... Ill reserve a room for you all...  :) InsyaAllah.

Eh, how come i cannot upload pics from my ipad?????