Big Day Out

If you don't count the North Head expedition on Day 4, this was Joe's first major trek (practice for the Tongariro Crossing, sometime in the next ten years.) Perfect weather, low tide so Georgia and Joe tackled the shore between Narrowneck Beach and Cheltenham. Of course, Georgia led the way...

Joe showed early signs of exhaustion but with Georgia's encouragement he managed to open his eyes several times during the walk. This wasn't one of those times..

Half way round, the tide was racing - Joe's pram bounced over rocks and through pools and still he slept. Georgia wanted to signal a rescue plane.

Laughing in the face of danger, Mum and Georgia pose for a photo as ominous ripples appear on the sea's surface.

Home at last, way past Georgia's naptime. "Time for a kip", observed Joseph. "I'll get up in a bit, promise"...