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We've been promising Karla a "Birthday Surprise" since May, but it has been too cold for the horse-riding we had planned. Today the weather was great and Brendon was on leave, so we could get out of Sydney and go horse-riding.
Karla with Peter, her horse for the 2-hour long riding session. She was a little apprehensive first up, as she'd never actually ridden a horse all by herself. After ~5 minutes she was A-OK. When she and her mum returned she was bubbling with how her horse had trotted and cantered. No galloping though (she sounded a little dissapointed!).
Boeta and I also checked out the horses (~40 to choose from). He was not too keen on them.
A slightly wider photo so one can see the other horses in the background too.
Karla and Karin ready to go riding. The 2-hour rides cost $65, and helmet hire is $5. The grounds are also stunning; so quiet and peaceful. Camping here only costs $10 per person, per night.
Karin on her (rather moody) horse heading for the trail. The guide is an ex-Durbanite, now living in Aussie for 30 years. Yep, us Jaapies are everywhere.
Karla and Peter. She loved riding him and I think I may have to make a loan at the bank soon to buy him....for Karla, anything!
The last photo before they dissapeared into the bushland for 2 hours.
All Boeta could do in the mean time was chew on his hand and "walk" around in the camp area. I also thought we had lost my wallet, so it was a nervous 2-hour wait for the girls to return. Eventually found the wallet in the car in the most obscure corner of Eugene's car seat....
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Following their horse riding we stopped down at the creek running through the property. Just beautiful; Karla and Eugene just had to get wet. He loved it and it also helped us all relax after finding the not-so-lost wallet, ha-ha!
Some of the local (Aussie) wildlife. Rainbow Lorikeets (above) and a King Parrot (below). Remember, you can click on any of the images to see a larger version.
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