A lady called Marcy from the USA had contacted me via the website Broads Abroad some time ago to see if she could visit. The website was pulled down shortly after, but Marcy and I had already made our plans.
She arrives on a Friday afternoon and I pick her up from the airport - driving several loops around the block before she actually comes out. We had never met before, so it is all rather interesting, but we really seem to hit it off.
Since she only has until Monday evening, I want to cram as much as possible into the weekend and give her a really good time.
The first bit of sight seeing always happens on the way home from the airport as usual.
Saturday happens to be the Targa, so I can't drive across Woodbridge Hill. Not to worry, there is always the scenic route via Gordon and Middleton - with a stop at the Grandvewe cheesery for some morning tea and a bit of cheese tasting.
From there, we go to Kettering to catch the ferry to Bruny Island where our first stop is......you guessed it: Bruny Island Cheese factory for some very sumptuous lunch which is enjoyed by all four of us.
From there, we meander down to Adventure Bay and on the way back, we go across the island on a very lovely track, stopping here and there to admire the views.
Coming out of the bush on the other side of the island, we toss up whether or not to drive all the way up to the light house. As we are considering and looking at the map, Marcy suddenly says: Did you know that track was supposed to be for four wheel drives only?
Good grief, says I, it's just as well my car is a four wheel drive then.
It is not!, disputes Marcy.
What do you mean, it is not? It has four wheels and it drives! Besides, I drove that track in November when I took Stephanie over there.
Just goes to show that all is well that ends well and if you don't worry about anything, it is most likely going to be all well.
Four happy customers head back to the ferry and home for some dinner. A very nice day indeed. And the weather has been just perfect.
Sunday is another beautiful day as we drive down towards Port Arthur, stopping at Eagle Hawk Neck on the way.
Once in Port Arthur, Marcy goes on a guided tour while the children and I happily wander around.
Port Arthur is one of my favourite places because I can take the dogs with me.
Another beautiful and happy day comes to an end as we arrive home just on sunset.
Monday is Marcy's last day and the weather is still absolutely perfect. After a quick detour down the valley for a quick look around Geeveston we start heading towards town.
On a whim, I turn off towards Mount Wellington and bravely tackle the road up to the top.
I last came up here in January 2006, with Cameo and Pearl.....oh yeah, and a husband too back then.
Since this is National Park and the dogs have to stay in the car, we don't spend much time here. But the views are to die for.
Well, this is it. Time to head back towards the airport. Thanks for coming, Marcy. I've had a wonderful time.
Why was she a lucky visitor? We could not have had more perfect weather.
What a lovely visit. BTW my mate and his missus didn't get to your corner of Tassie in their recent travels.
ReplyDelete