Frankston

Thursday, 25 September 2014

 

Yesterday, with warm winds and very threatening skies, we undertook a spot of retail therapy.  First stop was at Jayco for some new feet for the caravan jacks and we ended up with a new television antennae as well.  We then did our bit for the profits of Crabtree and Evelyn before heading to the DFO at Cheltenham.  This was much bigger and better than our last visit a few years ago and we were pleased to find both Macpac and Kathmandu.  Himself even had to make a couple of trips back to the car!  The remainder of the afternoon was spent visiting relations at Langwarrin.

By early evening, the threatening clouds were no longer threatening – they opened up and we had heavy rain all night.  This morning was also very cold and drizzly and the clothes dryer was put to good use in the laundry.  We had a very enjoyable lunch at Waves, in the company of a couple we met in Eastern Europe a few years ago and have stayed in contact with.  Trevor became a particular friend of Cat at the time, and Cat was invited to join us today at this lovely restaurant overlooking the Frankston beach.  We were also kept entertained by a class of young ladies learning surf rescue.

By the time we returned to the caravan park, Barry and Denise were on site and all set up.  Not having seen them since early May, there was plenty to talk about.  Talk soon turned to bikes and it wasn’t long before we were all in our car and heading to check out the folding bikes at Aldi.  One of them followed us home!