Foggy fun

It was a fresh minus 3 degrees this morning with a rather heavy fog. While the temptation to stay snuggled up in bed was great...the boys' desire to go exploring was greater, so we layered up and headed to the other side of the lake to the National Botanic Gardens. Prime exploration location according to the Preschooler!

We armed ourselves with hot coffee and aptly named snacks

and let the boys lead the way through the mist.

It was so peaceful, quiet, still...

I never used to appreciate how beautiful the Australian bush was. When I was younger I generally deemed it a harsh, drab, unflattering landscape. But the botanic gardens really showcase the immense array of colours and textures of our natives and as an adult I now see their beauty.

Kangaroo Paw

 

Banksia

 

Grevillea

 

Native Grass Tree

 

 

There were an abundance of berries which the birds were tucking into.

 

And we were lucky enough to spot a Kookaburra

 

 

and an Old Man Kangaroo.

 

The poor old fella had seen better days I'm afraid and was partially blind. Our presence didn't seem to bother him. Still, we didn't get too close. Roos pack quite a punch when they kick.

 

Mmmmm, pistachios!

 

 

 

Chilling (literally, it was cold!) in the rainforest.

 

 

I adore the below shot...Harry seems to tower over his baby brother.

 

 

The sun tried its hardest to break through the fog but to no avail. By lunchtime our fingers were numb, our noses frozen and our bellies craved something hearty and warm.

 

 

Homeward bound for tea & toasted sandwiches.

 

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