Updating on our time in Tasmania

Well here we are back on the mainland, staying a few days in Melbourne with Hans and Natasha again.

So now I suppose it is time to catch up on all that we have been up to since we last really filled you in.

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Now where were we? Oh yes in Coles Bay and about to head off to Swansea for church...

Well on the Sunday we drove down to Swansea, but unfortunaly missed church as the service there was at 9. We decided to hold our own time of worship non-the-less, at a pretty church (that didn't look like it was used anymore) in Cranbrook we had seen on the way. This was a special time for us! After 'church' we went to a nearby berry farm where we enjoyed the most decidant and delicious desserts. We also had a look around in Swansea. that evening we had a drink at the Freycinet lodge, where Sara enjoyed a frothy babycino (mostly all over her face) and we didn't have the camera! Arghhh!

Cherry Tree hill

On our last day in Coles bay everyone except for Ingrid took on the mountinous challenge of climbing Mt. Amos. The veiw was worth all the hard work! Ingrid had relaxing morning in and very much enjoyed the serenity! In the afternoon Ingrid and David had look around sleepybay!

We then travelled down to Port Arthur, checking out the beautiful and very old township of Ross on the way and also a quick look around at Richmond. It was nice to be ‘at home’ again in the camper trailer which we hadn’t stayed in for nearly 2 weeks. Ingrid noticed it was a little harder to get up on the bed though.

The next day we all were disappointed with the VERY wet weather! We ventured out to a Wildlife park to see Tasmanian Devil and other animals. The downpour became so great we settled for hot chocolates in the café and decided to come back later. In the afternoon the weather was much nicer as we checked out the quirky sayings on ‘Doo town’ posted on each house and the blowhole there. We also had a look around in Nubeena and finished the devil park.
On the Thursday we spent the day exploring the historic site of Port Arthur, where the convict settlement had been. This was a very intriguing look into a part of our history that we hadn’t known that much about before. The ruins and buildings were amazing as was the historic information that went with them. At the end of the day we were all exhausted though, but managed to find the energy to go out for a yummy meal!

On our last day with Sue and Andrew, Ingrid was unfortunately unwell (we think it was gastro, but at first thought oh no morning sickness again!!) We had a look at the natural formations near Eaglehawk Neck, the Devil’s Kitchen and the Tessellated Pavement before we bade our farewells. In the afternoon we travelled out to Fortiscue Bay in the National Park there and had a little look around there.

We really enjoyed our time with the Ellis family, taking in gorgeous Tasmania together, catching up, watching our children play together and lots of yummy meals together! We parciulary enjoyed Sara's affection for Nathaniel, and Nathaniel's affection for Dave's beard! It was amazing to see how big the little man had grown over the months since we were in Adelaide and all the exciting new things he was doing!

Nathaniel and Dave horsing around

As we travelled back to Hobart the next day, we stopped a Sorell Fruit farm, where we picked our own Raspberries (yum!), had another look around Richmond and took in the view from the look out at Mt Rummy. In Hobart we again stayed with the Thompson family, attending church with them on the Sunday. In the afternoon we decided to head out to Russel falls at Mt. Field. Alex came along and Dave and Alex enjoyed a vigorous autumn leaf battle after the gorgeous walk.

Ingrid and Chrystal

The next morning Ingrid got up early for a lovely girly breakfast with Chrystal, before she went to work! We then packed up and travelled down into the Huon Valley, where we stayed with Paul and Sam Verne and kids in Waterloo.

Well I think that is enough for this blog, I will update the last week in Tasmania in the next few days!

Look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Dave, Ingrid and Sara