Our very gracious and helpful hostess at Hawthorn Villa brought us a hefty pile of brochures and guides and then suggested we would enjoy a trip about an hour north of here to the Park with the unpronouncable name. And while we are there, why not go for the best fish and chips in Tasmania at her sister and brother-in-law’s place at Hawley Beach?
Nicole was right on both accounts. The park was wonderful. We saw our first Australian marsupial known as a pademelon. Actually we saw many of these small creatures. Then I saw a wombat blasting down the trail and out of sight. Lawrie caught sight of some kangaroos across a lake. We both had a good look at a flock of black swans. The day was sunny and warm and totally enjoyable.
After several hours in the park, we went for a drive around the inlet to Hawley Beach where we located said relatives and introduced ourselves to Daniel, Nicole’s brother-in-law. The fish and chips were as good as we’ve ever had.
On the way home we found a chocolate factory. The Belgian type that are irresistable. Mmmm, excellent! Then we found Ashgrove Tasmania Cheese. How about some lavender cheese? Neither of these things should be considered food, but my oh my are they good! If I haven’t gained twenty pounds on this holiday, I’ll be most surprised as I haven’t an ounce of resistance.
After we arrived back at the Stables, new guests had arrived that Lawrie struck up a conversation with. One of the couples is from Hobart and they were showing mainland Australian friends around. The advice from them was to take a day and go to Stanley, stopping at Cape Table and Sister’s Beach. We are reasonably good at taking advice, so that is where we plan to go tomorrow.
