Before jumping into the next big chapter of our adventure – New Zealand! – we had one of those not-so-exciting but totally essential travel days.

After 10 months on the road, our clothes, shoes and travel gear have been through beaches, jungles, cities, mud, volcanoes, and everything in between. We’ve replaced bits as we go, but this week it was time for a proper reset.

So… we dedicated a whole day to getting ourselves organised.

Beachwalk Mall Mission

We headed to Beachwalk Mall – big, busy, and full of everything we needed in one place.

In just a few hours we:

Bought new clothes and basics

Replaced worn-out travel gear

Binned anything too ruined to save

Restocked toiletries and essentials

Highlight for the girls?

Both Georgia and Dotty got brand new Skechers, and they were absolutely buzzing. Fresh shoes = fresh energy for the next country!

Bonus Win: New Glasses for Ali

While we were there, Ali squeezed in a quick eye test (super easy and fast in Bali) and walked out with a brand-new pair of glasses the same day.

One less thing to worry about on the road.

Not glamorous… but necessary

Travel days aren’t always waterfalls and volcanoes.

Sometimes they’re laundry, shopping, throwing out old socks and making sure everyone can walk without blisters.

These reset days keep long-term travel smooth, comfortable and sane.

Fresh gear packed.

Kids happy with their new shoes.

Glasses sorted.

Bags lighter and cleaner.

New Zealand – we’re officially ready for you!

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