After spending a few wonderful days with my uncle in Beaconsfield, Tasmania, it was time to head off to the airport and fly to Sydney for the family reunion. It was a beautiful day for a drive and of course my camera got to see a lot of action along the way. Most of these were taken from a moving vehicle so please forgive the quality
Tasmania has always been well known for its apple industry but the wine industry is starting to gain hold in the area. This shot is of vines a few weeks from harvesting. The covering is intended to keep the fruit protected from the abundant bird life in the area.
We passed through a few small towns along the way.
The Australian landscape is quite dependent on fire as part of the growing cycle. These trees show evidence of a recent bushfire.
We stopped at a lovely scenic overlook. This is a view of the Tamar River.
The landscape is so distinct, and one that is close to my heart so I couldn't resist photographing these lovely gum trees.
The stop also had this beautiful specimen.
Then it was back on the road towards Launceston.
The skies were so vast, and really awe inspiring.
When we reached the outskirts of Launceston, these lovely old homes came into view.
Even the less opulent ones had such charm. Launceston is one of the few places in Australia that still has an abundance of Victorian buildings.
We took a tour through the center of town.
We stopped at a little park with some fun statues of Tasmanian wildlife, and a lovely Japanese garden.
Then it was back in the car for a more extended tour of some of the other parts of town.
I couldn't resist a photo of this boat club - I'm guessing one has to speak proper English in order to become a member.
Soon it was time to head out to the airport so I got to take in a little more scenery.
It is a small airport but certainly quite a busy one as this has become quite a popular destination.
Next up - a driving tour of parts of Sydney.
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Hugs and blessings - S.
I'm such an ignoramus about my own country, I looked at the Tamar and thought to myself, nooo, it's the Derwent.. which is in fact in Hobart, not Launceston, and the only reason I've heard of that one is because Bellerive Oval overlooks the beautiful Derwent and we get to see it each summer when cricket tests are played there. I'm learning all the time!
I like to see speed limits in kilometers. They look less annoying somehow.
The scenery could be from West Oz - both the gum trees and the towns. Our port city of Fremantle is still mostly Victorian in its architecture, and ditto with inner Perth city suburbs such as Bassendean and Subiaco; and with country towns like York - not that I mean to rain on Launceston's parade, my friend.