There were no chocolate eggs nestled under the bushes for children to find. However, there were hollow plastic eggs of all different colours which, when found, could be exchanged for a chocolate prize. A golden egg resulted in receiving a large chocolate bunny.
Luke and Ilana of Coroglen Tavern had worked out and prepared a very clever and very generous Easter Egg Hunt. Most of the children, armed with a decorated paper bag provided by their hosts, took seriously they were to find only one hollow plastic egg and leave the rest for others. When you are two and three years of age, that message escapes you entirely.
However, there was a lot of sharing going on. Children who had located more than one egg were telling others where to find the plastic treasures. All ages lined up to have their face painted in theme by Eloise who is Matilda, the Time Travelling Fairy and synonymous with children’s events across The Coromandel. She had prepared a list of animals and fantasy characters that she could do on this special Easter Saturday (see front page).
Parents enjoyed the food and drink and catching up with other parents. At times, they were also required to cajole children who were having trouble finding an egg.
This kind of event is such a bonus for families. Children rightfully assume their community is generous and it is. Thank you Coroglen tavern!
