I haven't been ordered out of Sue and John's driveway yet but I have become a bit of a fixture. They have a lovely spot at Penna, over a bridge and two causeways from the city. The view from every window is spectacular. I've been told that if I walk up the hill to the top of the property, the vista is amazing. I would have done the walk of course but the hill is particularly steep and provides about 40 minutes of strenuous exercise. If I was unfortunate enough to be injured or die on the track, it would be very difficult and expensive to get me out. So by just gazing up, instead of walking up, I am potentially saving my hosts a lot of time and expense. Thoughtful and considerate, as ever! I have to share the space with dozens of wallabies, potoroos, blue tongue lizards, three little red hens, two well-nourished echidnas, and a chicken-eating quoll, all to the accompaniment of kookaburras, blue wren, magpies and other birds I am sure you would recognise.
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| Sue and John, fountain in background |
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| Would she have stayed to drink if the fountain was working? |
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| Echidna forages along the path |
I had a lovely day roaming around Richmond last week. It is another of those little towns which promote themselves well. The area under and around the oldest bridge in Tasmania is invitingly landscaped, with the best photo spots marked. Old Hobart Town which is an authentic model of the original settlement, gives a visual history of the city - augmented by quirky figurines in a variety of serious occupations and tongue-in-cheek activities. Of course, coffee shops and gift stores abound.
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| Richmond bridge built by convicts |
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| This part of the gaol remains as it was when in full use. |
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| Hobart Town Model Village |
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