Novice Campers Travelling Oz

Sam and I had a mother-son afternoon out today ? scootering.  It was his choice of what we were to do together and no surprise, he chose to try out the local skate ramps.  It was one of the last things I wanted to do but we loaded the bike helmets in the car and took off.  I made sure we did it before school finishing time as I didn?t want anyone else as company.  After finally figuring out how to unlock/unfold the scooters, we were off.  I forgot to bring sports shoes so had my dressy black shoes on, luckily there was no heel on them.  I was wearing my black long coat and a nice jumper and black pants...and my purple bike helmet.  I couldn?t believe how steep the concrete ramps look when you get to the top!  Sam was whizzing up and down them as Brad has taught him well, but I?d never done it before.  My knuckles were white as I gripped the handle, Sam gave me great tips and showed me several times how to do it before I plucked up the courage to line up my tiny wheels and push off.  I didn?t fall off, but it did feel very unsafe.  After about 40 minutes of me tentatively following Sam up, down and all around, I suggested we go get an ice cream.   Usually when I take one of the girls out we go shopping or to a cafe, so glad I have a son to teach me to get out of my comfort zone.

R