Redwood Forest

We have visited the Redwood forest multiple times now. It has quickly become one of our favourite places to go. It has such a calming effect. Aunty Oilee explained that the Japanese call it 'forest-bathing'. A very apt description, undoubtedly an experience that can lower one's blood pressure or melt the stress of life away. This time around, we brought along a mat and I actually got to lie down and stare up into the trees. It was amazing. The cosy feeling was lulling me to sleep.

There are winding roads leading to the forest which makes C queasy, but it is still one of his favourite places. When we ask him where he wants go, he always says Redwood or Philip Island. He likes the streams a lot but we like the trees a lot so this place is a nice compromise between the two. There are man-made nests from fallen branches adding to the whimsy of the place. The forest is always cool inside whether or not outside is hot.

This time we all went for a dip in the stream. It was so much fun. Some steps over smaller stones felt like reflexology. Callum enjoyed the stream very much as well as sitting on a suspended log.

Aunty Oi Lee's impressive rock stack.

Someone made a teepee out of fallen branches.