The day after the race we packed up and headed to Margaret River. On route we visited an Animal Farm for the kids where we played with rabbits, turtles, chickens, guinea pigs, parrots, ponies, cows, ducks, lamas (honestly), goats, peacocks and of course kangaroos.
The boys loved it of course although Siddhart has probably inherited Shilpa's genes and is a little unsure of animals, whereas Sebastian has inherited my genes and has no fear. 
We fed the animals more carrots than you can shake a stick at, it was really fun and Shilpa's fear of animals seemed to melt away in no time. (Check out the lama's - don't you think the tall one looks like Posh Spice?)
At the farm they also had bouncy castles, slides, merry-go-round, kids play lawn with so many kids cars, tractors and trucks it was amazing. 
We spent a few hours there but could have easily spent the whole day. 
We finished off with a row on the lake, we really had a lot of fun there.
Then it was off to find our apartment in Margaret River. Once again Shilpa had done us proud and had sourced the Waymans and ourselves some very glam apartments right in the heart of MR.
Early to bed was the order of the day and our first winery visit first thing the next morning. The boys didn't have much fun doing that so I had to abandon the tour half way through to save the tour guide getting too annoyed with their interjections.
Not to worry I met up for the wine tasting and conveniently Sam, Carmen and Tom also arrived just in time to join us too. A spot of lunch in MR was then followed by a visit to the beach where Sid and Seb were once again in their element.
They seem to have inherited the instinctive ability to bury their dad under the sand as every kid seems to be able to do even before they can talk. 
When we first started taking them to the beach they really didn't like it but now we have to drag them away from the place.
They're still a bit wary of the water and especially if there are any waves (not a bad thing) but they just love the whole beach scene now.
Wednesday, the weather was a bit rough today so we sought a winery with a children's cover playground only to find they'd closed the playground to plant some more vines. Not to worry the Margaret River Chocolate Factory was nearby which put a rather enormous smile on Shilpa's face. Lunch at another winery was followed by a nap for the little ones and Shilpa and time for me to update the blog.
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