Wynyard

Lovely weather in Tasmania. I love the cool days and chilly nights. I only did a few hours yesterday, from Devonport to Sulphur Creek. I stopped at a little camping spot right on the water. I went for a walk from one end of the beach to the other when the tide was out. At full tide, the water was right up onto the rocks. The sound of the sea helped me to sleep well. Apparently several trains went by during the night but I don't think I heard them at all.

As usual there was an interesting mix of campers. An older single lady (Joyce) from Victoria camped next to me and made me a cuppa. She invited me to join her for dinner, a steak and egg sandwich, but as I don't eat much meat, I thanked her nicely and declined. I had a drink later with two other couples. I was just about to settle down later to my biscuits and cheese, when one of them arrived with a curry and veges. I was told it was for either dinner or breakfast so I couldn't very well say no. So that was my lunch today. There were probably nine or ten vans there during the night.

After Sulphur Creek, I had a look around Burnie then went on to Wynyard to visit Nikki's parents. I arrived with photos of our mutual grandson, Cooper. Helen cooked up a meal of lovely freshly-picked veges and meat, followed by an apple crumble - just in case I'd forgotten I was in the Apple Isle. Chris is going to take me for a drive around this area tomorrow. He has also rung friends who are camping at Montague. They have promised me fresh fish when I arrive there on Saturday.

Infant child of Lighthouse family

Lighthouse at Wynyard

Some of the family history of Lighhouse keepers

Fossil Bluff

Opium Poppies. Pyrethrum also grown nearby.