Finally Fossicking Again

I forgot how much I love fossicking!

Lyla has been wanting to go fossicking since she saw all the treasures I collected on our trip around Aus!

These holidays, we decided to try out some fossicking near Glenn Innis. I was really worried that Lyla would be disappointed, I know how hard it can be to find anything and we were going to new grounds!

So I researched, touched base with Dawn and Steve and took a trip to the local information centre! Armed with lots of information I selected the place I thought would be the best for Lyla and the other kids.

We had 4 very successful days of fossicking ( thank god). We found lots of jelly beans ( water washed quartz and Smokey quartz), crystals of various kinds and some topaz.

The jelly bean finding was lots of fun, the kids were getting some in every sieve and it kept them interested for hours.

After 2 days of collecting jelly beans we decided to explore a bit further. We went driving and found a spot to get to the creek further up stream. It was like an Easter egg hunt, but for crystals. They were logged in the cracks of the rocks, in the little pools of the water and amongst the little pebble deposits, again so much fun. I think that Lyla enjoyed finding her own gems, but I think Shaun is as addicted to fossicking as Brett and I!

Jett also loved fossicking, he would run, swim, dig and chew sticks for hours. As soon as he got in the car he would crash out instantly falling asleep and snoring loudly. Now we just need to teach him to sniff out the good stuff, sapphires and diamonds would be good 🤣.Read more