For the last couple of days we have been at Kings Canyon, right in the middle of Australia. Here is a list of the animals and bugs I have seen in that time:
- Honey ants
- Bull ants (the red kind – I tried to kill one and in the end I stepped on it!)
- Geckos
- Dingoes
- A snake (not sure what kind – see the photo below)
- Sand flies (one of them bit me – ouch, it REALLY hurt!!)
- Camels (more)
- Brumbies (more)
- Emus (more)
- Dragonflies
- Mosquitoes (luckily not too many)
- Moths (but only at night time)
- White Kings Canyon spider
We walked all around the rim of Kings Canyon. It was five and a half kilometres and took us about four hours. The walk was very tiring. Most of the time I was the leader in our group. We went to a place at the top of the canyon called the Garden of Eden. There were some birds there that we call pinheads (see photo below). They must be so used to people that one of them walked right under Pa’s legs as we sat and rested there. After we got back from our long walk we all went for a swim in the pool at the caravan park even though the water was freezing cold.
We saw some honey ants at the top of Kings Canyon
This snake soon slid into the grass when we started taking its photo.
This little gecko was sunning himself on the top of Kings Canyon - lucky someone didn't step on him!
There a LOTS of these "pinhead" birds everywhere we go, although most are grey. This brown one has been my favourite so far.
Matilda the mountain goat!
The walls of the canyon are about 100 metres high!
Hi Sarah!
It’s me H’onorine. I finally got hold of your website. We got a chance in school to say something to you but the girls and I were too shy to say anything so now I am at home typing happily to you.
Mrs Hamilton saw that in one of the blogs you wrote there was a “very grown up word” in there. It started with M. I think it was something like Meandered. She was soooooo impressed with you.
Gopika, Amy, Chloe and I really miss you. And we also made friends with Azizza. She’s not so bad once you get to know her. I actually kinda like her. Today was a wet day timetable so Azizza being soooo sweet made Gopika and I something. She made Gopika a really pretty heart card. It’s 3D btw. She made me a really cute purple bag.
Did I mention how much I really miss you?
Oh, I just remembered that Chloe A is back from Vietnam.
Lot’s Of Love Honie:)
P.S I really miss you!
Hi Matilda!
I’ts me Shavon. I hope you’re having a fabulous time!
I really miss you so don’t ever come back! LOL
Just Kidding, I actually do miss you.
Today I had to present a book about stick insects to all of the grade 2′s. This all occured in Mr Brodie’s class. I was a little bit nervous at the start but then I got used to it.
Love Shavon:)
P.S Reply soon!
Hi Matilda
We love reading your blogs and we are missing you being part of our grade. Jazmin was wondering what colour the brumbies were and James is really interested in how the canyon got there. Kiara wants you to know that she really misses you and Damian is wondering if you are all enjoying reading The Red Dog book. Taylah liked the picture of the snake because snakes are one of her favourite creatures. Pravinth would like to know if you have seen any caves with aboriginal pictures in. Naomi is wondering where your next stop is and we can’t wait to read your next blog.
Love from 2MM and Mrs Muir