Sunday, February 19, 2012

Richmond

The Bushtracker Tassy Mini Muster

"Churchill"
Circa 1845
A beautiful property owned by Angus and Lexie was the venue for the Tassy Mini Muster. It was ideal as we had water, power if needed, and a "Summer House" with an open fire and pool, ideal for "Happy Hour"
It is not far from Old Richmond Town so there was plenty around to keep us occupied.

The Residence of "Churchill"
Circa 1845

The sun hits a faraway hill.

Some of the 13 Bushtrackers that attended the Muster.

BT's with the "Summer House" to the right.

Not so unusual spit roast in the rain.

Dinner Night and, as usual Pete came up with the spit roast despite a bit of rain during the cooking.
John, Phil and Pete on the blades.

Helen, Deborah & Jen searving up.

Max, Di Rob & Chris.

Lexie drouling over a collection of gold harvested by Robin, a keen prospector.

A 6.5 ounce gold nugget found near the location where "Welcome Stranger" was found. As it resembles a teddy bear so I named it "Welcome Teddy".


The Summer House.

Wayne, Helen, Chris & Stephen by the fire.

Happy Hour in the Summer House.
Pete, Robin, Ros & Jenny.

Jane and Di.

Angus, Trish, Raymond, Gary and Rob.

Dave and Zelda.

Several of us went down to Salamanca Markets for the day and we were entertained by the filming of Master Chef.

Lexie organised a friend to demonstrate the Thermomix Cooker. It was an interesting kitchen aid and it replaced a number of tools in the kitchen. Note the amount of men in the group.


Richmond Village

The oldest bridge in Australia.
Circa 1823

Chris got too close to these geese and they let her know their dissaproval.

St. Lukes Anglican Church.
Circa 1834

I liked the clock.

Richmond Gaol.
Circa 1825
Very little restoration has been carried out since it's end of service.

The flogging yard.



Monday, February 13, 2012

Triabunna


What a great camp site. On the waters edge overlooking the Triabunna marina. The townsfolk are very friendly and realising travellers were good for their economy they opened up this site.

A view from our annexe.


Saturday, February 11, 2012

Freycinet Peninsular

The spectacular rock formations around Freycinet NP.

A rock fisherman watched closely by a Pacific Gull.


Hi!

Spiky Bridge
Swansea
Built by convicts in 1841.


We drove to Kates Berry Farm for lunch. It was a popular spot for the locals and offered nice views to Freycinet NP whilst dining.




Thursday, February 9, 2012

St Marys

A nice camp site near St Marys called Chain of Lagoons.

The Mount Elephant Pancakes  restaurant.
I asked the waitress how big the savoury pancakes were and I think she had "fisherman's disease". I was disappointed in their size for the $'ss they cost.

Street artwork at St Marys.

The St Marys Pub earned a spot in the Blog because when I took the photo a lady was driving past. She spotted me and stopped in the middle of the road  so as not to spoil my shot.




Monday, February 6, 2012

Bay of Fires

What a beautiful seaside location. Crystal clear waters and spectacular rock formations covoured with firey red lichen.






A storm brews.


Bicheno


Colourful lichen on the rocks.

A large Pacific Gull. 

The blowhole.