Cronulla to Newport - the return (land) journey

And we're off!

The kids and I decided a 11+ hour train journey made more sense to return to Newport than a one hour flight. After all it took us 11+ months to get this far!

The trains have a special on at present. A full fare paying adult can take up to 4 children at a $1 a piece. So our tickets coast around $135 compared to a possible $800 if we'd flown.

Our day started early with a 5:55 train from Cronulla to Central station in Sydney. Thankfully Giles decided to join us for the first leg and helped carry the bags from one end of central to the other.

Our tablets are fully charged. We have new books. We've packed playing cards, sketch books, hair wrap fixings and a ton of snack and supplies. The money we saved on tickets will absolve any guilt over buying the buffet car food and drink.

So we're good to go!

9:24am some tablet and reading time followed by yummy breakfast of yoghurt, fruit toast, tuna(?), croissants, orange juice  & coffee. 

4pm keep thinking about taking more photos but the view inside and outside the train doesn't change much. Kids have found others kids to share tablet love with so they are happy. 

8pm. Back in Newport. Beds made. Sitting in our local pizza place waiting for our dinner to be cooked. Tired but content.