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Autumn at the Botanical Gardens

16 Saturday May 2020

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The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens reopened this week as lockdown restrictions begin to ease. Only outside areas were open “for exercise”. The shop, café and kiosk were closed. Also the Conservatory and Antarctic House.

It was a perfect autumn day to visit. Feet of all sizes had fun scrunching through the fallen leaves.
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I joined lots of people for a delightful walk around the gardens. Everyone was sensible and respectful, keeping social distance, waiting to pass on narrow paths and bridges over the lake.
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It was pleasing to see the autumn colours.
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Many of the maples in the Japanese Garden have finished their display. There were a few still putting on a show.
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Also to see what is happening in “The Patch”, as seen on Gardening Australia. Local charities maintain some beds.
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The gardeners have kept busy while the gardens have been closed.
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Waterfalls after the rain

25 Sunday Aug 2019

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We’ve been out and about this weekend, visiting waterfalls.

Silver Falls are close to Hobart, a short walk from Fern Tree, on the slopes of Mount Wellington.
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Russell Falls are in the Mount Field National Park, just over a hours drive away. As there has been snow on the mountains for most of the month, and heavy rain in the past week, the falls were spectacular.
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I had fun with long exposure photos of the falls, as well as photos of the tree ferns and alpine moss.
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Changing Seasons – July

30 Tuesday Jul 2019

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It’s mid-winter here in Hobart. We’ve had more rain than usual and more snow on our mountain. However, we have been able to get out most weekends, a bush walk, a beach walk, to “Festival of Voices” events and a visit to the picturesque town of Richmond where I played with black and white photos of the historic bridge.

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A partial lunar eclipse coincided with the 50th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11. I was fascinated by the various documentaries on the moon landing and the role that Australian telescopes at Honeysuckle Creek and at Parkes, played in relaying the tv pictures from the first moon walk.

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I have finally completed a long overdue crochet project. Three and a half years ago I was given a kit with 75 different yarns, 3 patterns to follow plus a colour chart. I have worked it on and off but was determined to complete the scarf and wear it this winter. I added my own variation, stripes to compliment the squares, easier and quicker to crochet. I’m happy with the result and it’s been warm and cosy on these cold days.

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As part of my Plastic free July Challenge, I attended a workshop to learn how to make my own beeswax wraps. It was much easier than I anticipated and we learnt two techniques. We used a recipe of Tasmanian beeswax, pine resin and jojoba oil. With our fabric on a sheet of baking paper we painted the hot mixture onto our fabric squares, then with a second sheet of baking paper on top, we ironed the fabric to spread the wax evenly. Peeled apart, the fabric soon set when held up in the air. The other method required a heated tray, or baking tray in the oven. The workshop was friendly, informative and relaxed and we each came away with four new wraps.

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The days are drawing out and rather than getting home from work in the dark, I’m now capturing sunsets on my walk from the bus stop.

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I’m linking this post to Su’s Changing Seasons Challenge.

Colour at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

20 Saturday Oct 2018

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The gardens are looking colourful in this spring season of their 200th anniversary year.DSC02852
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The Lady Nelson

19 Friday Oct 2018

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Hobart has its own tall ship. A replica of “Lady Nelson”. It’s always a joy to see her at the waterfront. A contrast to the huge cruise ships that visit our city.IMG_E8168IMG_8170

The original “Lady Nelson” ship was built in Deptford, UK in 1799. She sailed to Sydney on her maiden voyage in 1800.

From there, she made multiple voyages to Norfolk Island and was the first ship to bring Europeans to Tasmania in 1803. She explored the east coast of Australia and was a valued link for the new settlements. She also sailed to New Zealand.

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Eaglehawk Neck – Tasmania Favourites

08 Saturday Sep 2018

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We captured low tide today at the Tessellated Pavement. This naturally formed pavement is just one of the fascinating rock formations at Eaglehawk Neck. The flat rock surface has been divided in regular blocks over thousands of years.

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Mount Wellington – Tasmania Favourites

25 Wednesday Jul 2018

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Hobart is nestled between the foothills of Mount Wellington and the River Derwent. I took these photos this morning on my way to work, with hints of snow on the mountain.DSC02176DSC02156

I love this view on the way into the city from the airport, a visitors first view or our mountain.DSC01761

Five years ago we visited Tasmania for the first time. This is a view from the top of Mount Wellington. We planned a gap year and three years on, we are still living the dream.IMG_6599

Freycinet Peninsular – Tasmania Favourites

17 Tuesday Jul 2018

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As well as Wineglass Bay, there are other gems in Freycinet. Beautiful coves and beaches such as Honeymoon Bay.IMG_6370IMG_6362

Bush walks amongst pink granite bolders.IMG_6436

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After such a rugged coastline, you can understand why the early explorers named this area, Friendly Beaches.DSC01966IMG_6320DSC01799DSC01805DSC01810

There are interesting signs now, that we wouldn’t have dreamt about a few years ago.DSC01824

Wineglass Bay – Tasmania Favourites

16 Monday Jul 2018

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Wineglass Bay is a beautiful, secluded bay on Tasmania’s East Coast, within Freycinet National Park.

There is a walking track up to this lookout point, which meanders down to the bay itself.IMG_6414

Last week we joined a Wineglass Bay Cruise to explore the coast and enjoy a ploughman’s lunch while anchored within the bay. The winter weather was glorious and we were fortunate to see local wildlife.

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Southern right whales showed themselves as they migrate north.DSC02016DSC02017

The bay itself was glorious, blue sky, white sand, turquoise waters, golden rocks, green trees.

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A perfect day in a perfect place.

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