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Night one: the kids' eyes popped out of their heads when they saw their first Aussie campfire. We promptly threw said balls on sticks and roasted them.
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My beautiful bestie from high school days, Lou. And her littlest Jo. And I. And marshmallows. All sans-makeup. Ah, I loves me the country!
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The Cay-man learned to ride a motorbike, then proceeded to celebrate this landmark occasion by doing a 3-minute dance.
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Hot diggedy dawg.
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On the back of the ute. Where all children belong.
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Our Aussie ingredients for smores. Canadians/Americans: please don't judge me. We don't have Graham crackers here. 😉
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So apparently campfires are the new sugar.
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The Marshmallow Queen
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The Marshmallow Queen Mother
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The Little Marshmallow Prince (who quite possibly needs a bath)
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We owe more than a passing nod to Take That and The Doors.
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