So we are sitting in the camp kitchen - sort of around a camp fire - it's too wet to sit right by the fire!
We experienced a very rough night on our last night at 7 Mile Beach and were grateful that we weren't aboard the Spirit of Tasmania! Unfortunately it rained again and packing up was very hurried! Traveling through Hobart was much easier than through Sydney and we found this camp easily but the steep access was a little daunting for Dennis and Tops in the trusty Falcon Ute! They hope it's not too wet on our trip out tomorrow.
We have enjoyed our time at this retreat - initially we were a little disappointed as we aren't set up together as we usually are and our sites are a little cramped but it's worked out well as we've used the camp kitchen area each night and for the most have had it to ourselves. But we've also become quite sociable and chat away to other campers and have leant quite a lot from them. There is even an avid Port Adelaide supporter here (tho we aren't talking footy!)
There are several forest walks here which are very pretty and provide the leg muscles with a workout! I was fortunate to see and hear a lyre bird just behind our camp but we've learned they are actually introduced into Tasmania and considered feral! We can't believe that as they are one of our favourite birds.
Good Friday we had a rest day and I even opened my book! (for the first time this holiday!) We cooked up a beautiful lunch of fish 'n' chips and salad and with a glass of wine it was very sophisticated!! The sun was actually shining which made things very pleasant.
This Huon Valley is very picturesque especially with the autumn colours now. Apples are grown everywhere and there seems to be so many waterways and contrasting forested areas. It's a lovely area.
Yesterday we drove to the Tahune Airwalk and had a great day - the walk itself was very good and what made this better than similar air walks was the other walks around, and we enjoyed the swinging bridge walk which was about an hour walk through lovely forests and then over two rivers on these swinging bridges. It's also very interesting seeing how the working forests have regenerated.
Today we had another great day - we were so early setting off seeing daylight saving finally ceased. We headed to as far south as you can drive and the little bays and villages were very pretty. There were many little camping and holiday spots and seeing it's Easter Sunday, of course people were everywhere enjoying the weather and beach. At the 'end of the road' we walked to a couple of beautiful beaches and felt like we were explorers - except there were other footprints there! 👣
Now we've been to the northern most point of Australia and this is as far south as you can drive.
We hope everyone has had a very happy Easter - Easter Bunny even found us here! - Its a bit funny to be away from the family and we are a little wistful that we are here away from everyone when we hear all the activities. We were sorry to hear that Ben had to be stitched and hope he recovers quickly. On a more positive note it's wonderful baby news from Josh and Jess - and Nick and Erin!! Number 20 grandbaby for us and number 12 and 13 for Dennis and Tops. We are also very happy with Beth and Dust's purchase of a house in Bendigo and Kristian and MJ's purchase of a property in Kerang. It's all happening in our family!
Tomorrow we think we might head to Bruny Island then we are looking forward to Chris and Merilyn joining us on Tuesday.
Here is Dennis on possum duty - they are quite pesky in the kitchen and very resilient!
Till our next blog from Bruny Island, love from the Tassie Travelers xxxxx
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