It was Anthony's suggestion. He's been wanting to launch the Zodiac at the Tailrace for a while now and Australia Day was the perfect excuse for a little jaunt on the Tamar River.
It was also a first for Lucy, she's never been in a boat before and after a bit of nervousness she seemed to enjoy the ride. It was just like going in the car except it was on water. I love the Zodiac, it's great for scuba diving out of and I never get sea sick (anything bigger and I do), maybe because you're so close to the water.
Just past the bridge is the original caretakers cottage (I think!). It's now used by artists who can apply for a residency, their stay can be as little as one week, again I think.
We tied up under the bridge here and had a picnic lunch - cheese and Vegemite sandwiches with lamingtons afterwards. Ant had a stubby of Boags but of course I stuck to water ..... *sigh*
We did the more traditional thing in the evening - to a friends place for a barbecue, lamb chops and then pavlova that I made for desert. Yum-o!
We tied up under the bridge here and had a picnic lunch - cheese and Vegemite sandwiches with lamingtons afterwards. Ant had a stubby of Boags but of course I stuck to water ..... *sigh*
We did the more traditional thing in the evening - to a friends place for a barbecue, lamb chops and then pavlova that I made for desert. Yum-o!
Great stuff...we were there last March and had a ball...just love Tasmania. And a great way to finish off...bbq and one of my very favourites...pavlova!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very good Australia Day, of coarse, Tasmania is the place to be, Debs
ReplyDeletePavlova with crumbled flake!!! You decadent woman you. The Tamar is very pretty. Your picnic lunch sounded delightful. As Ratty said, "there is nothing -absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
ReplyDeleteThank you for the nice words about my blog being featured. Can you believe it? I didn't thing I was worthy of a mention.
Cheers...Ann :)
What a scrumptious day. I miss boats, ah well, the sacrifices we make.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images of your water trip.
-Alice
Hi there...come on over...I have something for you...Have a great weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteHello again, Dzintra sent me and what a lovely Blog this is. My aunt lives in LAunceston, Cornwall, England. Love Kath
ReplyDeleteI love the tour. Wow Jen. Beautiful area you live in. I love the caretaker's cottage. What a
ReplyDeleteplace to dream and create. Love the water too.
Glad you had a wonderful day. Thanks for taking us along.
Debra
Love the photos of Cataract Gorge, we were there on holiday last month, oh wait, in December. Hope you had a great Australia Day and are not suffering with this heat too much.
ReplyDeletego lonnie!!
ReplyDelete( i live here also)
i'm daniela
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