Back in Tasmania - The Low Head Pilot Station

The Tamar River (which is in actuality an estuary) flows into the Bass Strait at Low Head. Located at this point is a lighthouse, and a pilot's station. It is the oldest operating station in Australia, and still houses some pilots who guide incoming ships up the Tamar River.

The grounds are open to the public, and the largest building there has been turned into a maritime museum. It was a beautiful day and neither my uncle nor I felt like being indoors so we wandered around the grounds.

This way leads to the grounds surrounding the museum.

Not surprisingly, it housed a few relics from days gone by.

It was quite a warm day and the shade of this doorway was most appealing.

My heart skipped a beat when I saw the Australian flag flying proudly. This was just one of the moments that made me know that I was really there.

Of course, it was the trees that soon drew my attention. This one gives testament to just how windy things can get in this spot.

This is an old wooden buoy that marked Hebe Reef, which got it's name from the ship that wrecked there in 1808.

Soon I found myself standing at the water's edge, marveling at the glorious landscape that stretched out all around.

A little further along the shore stood this old cabin that had once graced one of the boats in the area.

This variety of tree was all over the area of Tasmania that I explored. I've yet to discover its name.

A rear doorway to the large building that houses the museum. It was built in 1835.

This is one of the pilot's cabins, and for all I know, it may still be in use by pilots. Some of them had been converted to holiday cabins but since this one was located away from the bustle of tourists it probably is not one of them.

Across the street, we stopped to admire this lovely little church.

I took one more moment to soak in the rocks, sky, and water, and then we were on our way. This was the last stop of our day having already toured Georgetown and the Lighthouse.