A late night picnic on the beach in anticipation of local fairy penguins
A view from the main street of Burnie, looking straight out into Bass Strait
Exploring the fabulous view behind our free camp spot
The free camp spot, with dump spot & free drinking water, public toilets 500m away.
Lovely people, we hope to meet on our travels around Tas.
Cooee
Driving off to Sheffield, we head inland to see some more of the fabulous countryside, to discover a warm welcome and a delightful town who re-invented themselves when the town was going broke by creating an annual mural festival..... Painting the town all colours. A free camp site provided with abundant water so I did some washing
We choose a site with it's own garden & amazing Bumble bees.
The local steam train puts in a special appearance (normally only weekends)
We are joined by a few other campers
Examples of the town buildings painted in Mural....
....to depict the history & story of the town & area.
The festival includes artists from around the country & invites them to a park to
display their work.
The local school children get involved too.
On to Launceston now to meet up with two hundred odd other MH'ers for some fun & frivolity. The Tasmanians were very welcoming & supportive of the boaties & mainlanders as we are affectionately known. Stephen won a silver medal in the Disc bowls competition and his non-supportive wife went off to enjoy festivale.
The motor home rally site behind Aurora Stadium
Albert Hall in Launceston, a magnificent building fronting City Park where Festivale was held
An example of the quaint buildings in any street, like Sydney but not so congested.
Some juggling busking fireman at Festivale, balancing on their ladders.
Some of the young performers at Festivale
Some of the yummy food available with fresh berries...
Fabulous entertainment into the night
Visiting the Harvest Markets in Launceston and today was the first annual birthday of the weekly markets. Lots of fresh local produce, demonstrations and food for sale.
Festivale is also being run this weekend too.
Interactive Gardens for the children to identify their vegetables,
Inspired by Stephanie Alexander, available to schools
Food Demo Australian Good Food Guide Chef
Some of our fabulous food purchased from the market....
Sourdough Bread, strawberries, beetroot, cilantro, cheese......
Well that's another fabulous week in Tassie, tune in for next weeks adventure.....
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