The Hungry Caterpillar

Sam's painting was one of the five artworks chosen to be framed and put up on the wall. His teacher was very proud that his painting of a caterpillar looks very spot-on. Well done, Sam!

Port Stephens: Day 3

The Australian Shark and Ray Centre

http://www.ozsharkandray.com.au/

We paid $86 for 2 adults and stayed for about an hour. Too expensive, but still quite an experience. The website gives an accurate description of what you can do, like cuddling a 300kg sting ray. Overall, we prefer this place over Sydney Aquarium just because you can get up close and personal with sharks and sting rays. Best of all, you don't have to get wet. You just have to put on waders (like what they wear for fly fishing), on top of your outfit and you can get into the tanks with the sharks and sting rays. No need to get into wetsuits.

Oakvale Farm

http://www.oakvalefarm.com.au/

If you have kids, you must stop by Oakvale Farm on your way back to Sydney from Port Stephens. We actually enjoyed Oakvale Farm more than Taronga Zoo. At just $20 per adult (children under 3 are free), it made us forget how much we spent on the Australia Shark and Ray Centre.

 

Port Stephens: Day 1 and 2

Port Stephens

 

First Boat Ride

Frolicking in Fingal Bay

The architect is hard at work.

The Masterpiece.

Still so much energy to play with a mate.

How to Say Sorry

After being naughty...
Sam : I'm sorry, daddy. I didn't mean it, ok??? (plants a kiss on daddy's cheek)