Carrie Bickmore's update from across the pond
Carrie Bickmore has updated fans on her family’s move to the UK, revealing they’re “settling in” after an exciting tour through Europe.
The Project presenter shared a picture of herself with husband Chris and their kids loaded up with bags at Melbourne Airport pre-departure, along with a caption sharing details of her trip so far.
“Our adventure is well underway. Can’t wait to share what we’ve been up to over the past few weeks travelling,” Bickmore wrote.
“We’ve packed it in [France, Switzerland, Austria] (perhaps too many stops for our little people!) and we’ve seen the most incredible places.
“Settling in to the UK now. #Britmorefamilyadventure or the Chriswolds’ family adventure as Chris calls it.”
Last month, Bickmore opened up about her decision to move her family to the UK for several months. She explained that it felt like the “last chance” to embark on a family adventure with her eldest son in tow.
Bickmore, aged 41, announced this on The Project last month, telling viewers she wanted to share “a little personal news.”
“In April I’m going to be taking a few months off The Project desk,” she began.
“[Partner] Chris and I and the kids are heading off on a family adventure together.
“We figure it’s never going to be the perfect time to go and it’s something we really want to do before my son starts his final years at school, so we’re doing term two in the UK. So I will be off for a couple of months.”
Shortly afterwards, Bickmore opened up further about her decision to temporarily move the family to the UK in a post to her Instagram account, revealing it was a move she and partner had "dreamed of for a while now".
“One of the unexpected silver linings to come out of living through Melbourne’s lockdowns was the extended family time and we feel like this is our last chance to do something like this together before Ollie hits the pointy end of his schooling and no longer wants to hang out with us so … we are heading to the UK for a school term,” she shared.
Bickmore had Ollie, 14, with her late husband Greg Lange, who died in 2010 after a decade-long battle with brain cancer. She’s since had two daughters, Evie and Adelaide, with partner Chris.
Bickmore said that after 13 years as a co-host of The Project, the break felt “a little like long service leave".
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