Even us seniors are never too old to learn.

Caravanning and camping teach us many things.
Every time we go away we have the potential to learn something. It does not matter how old we are, there is always something to learn; and it is  a blessing to be around to be able to learn.

We are all very lucky to be able to travel around our country, whether it be long distances or just short trips
As many of you may already know, hubby and I spend quite a bit of "chill out " time at Bellarine Bayside caravan park on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria.
                                         https://www.bellarinebayside.com.au/

Our early June four day break was to celebrate my sister's 60th birthday. And reaching a number with a zero on the end is always a reason for a good celebration.

                                                  So again, Deb, happy 60th birthday.

And I believe she is still out there celebrating while we had to come home to work!

So I will share what I have recently learnt. Nothing spectacular, mind you, but learning does not need to be an explosion of lights , it just needs to be something that makes life a little bit easier.

A couple of recent trips that we have had, has taught me how expensive internet can be while travelling away from home. 

Whenever we go away I usually make sure that I have the laptop with me. Yes sometimes a work email needs attention.
Oh, roll on retirement !
I admit that I am not clever with technology but this trip I learnt something. Yes, many of you know heaps about computers and internet, but my knowledge is limited. 
And I am not afraid to admit that.
Anyway the last couple of times that we went away I went through 5gbs of internet in two days, with not much time spent using the computer.
After finally getting  my grey matter to work, I figured out what I was doing wrong. So from now on I will be turning off my Telstra wi fi dongle when I am not using it, and also turning off updates on my computer. The windows updates that come through are so frustrating so they can wait until we return home, where I have unlimited internet.

There is a saying that when you learn something as a child, you will not forget.

Well I learnt that I can still ride a bike.

You see we bought two second hand fold up bikes.
My brother in law bought them off ebay and we decided to buy them from him, as he was unable to use them.
And they fold up nicely in the back of the BT 50.
Now I have not been on a bike for close on 50 years; yes that will give you an idea of my age.
When walking around my neighbourhood at home, I often see "seniors"  tackling the bike paths and their level of fitness is a credit to them. 
The shared paths around the Bellarine Bayside are well maintained. Many walkers, joggers and bike riders constantly traversing them throughout the day.

So while we were away for our recent stay, I decided to get on my bike.
Well the balance was not good and by gee it takes some effort to pedal.
I am glad no one came near me as my steering was not great so I was relieved  for the safety of others.
Bike riding really takes some effort. Whoever thought that this was going to be fun
My poor aging legs did not like the action required to push pedals so the following day was pay back time.
Why did we buy the bikes ? I really have no idea. Will we use them when we go away?
Well that answer is anyone's guess.
All I know is that I need a hell of a lot more practice! And even if I do get more practice I really think that I will only ride on flat ground, yep I will most definitely stay away from roads and hills !
                                 Happy and safe travelling everyone.

A banjo shark