Australian History Lesson

Thanks to all who have been praying for us this week. Narelle and the girls have had a really good first week back home schooling.

Yesterday, in the spirit of all things Australian (and because we got free tickets), Grandma Kath took us up to Ballarat to visit ‘Sovereign Hill’ http://www.sovereignhill.com.au/.

Sovereign Hill is a town set back in 1850 Australia, a kind of living museum – complete with actors dressed in old world garb walking the streets inviting interaction with visitors. The kids were fascinated.

Rachel, Megan and Naomi (family friend) learned how to dip candles, make pottery and even panned for gold. They sat in the 1850 school room, viewed the ‘discipline stick’ and had a go at using an ink and dipping pen. They rode in a horse drawn cart and enjoyed learning lots about life in the olden days.

Sandy stayed home and continued the packing work. We have had a good head start to the ‘packing for PNG’ program, and are busy now trying to source second hand packing drums….if any one in Melbourne knows of anywhere with good deals, please let us know!
Cheers for now