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What we did...Summer Holidays 2012 Day 19



We had the classic cornflakes and coffee breakfast by the lake.



Charlie shared some with the swans, ducks and geese.





We met a Tyrannosaurus Rex in the woods.


Charlie got his last electronic fix.


Made some new friends.




And Josie had her first ever Pot Noodle (Original Curry)



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