Hobart, Tasmania, Australia March 6, 2025
We had a real treat today! Our friends, Max and Liz from Coles Bay drove down to Hobart to spend the day with us.
They picked up our rented car and took us to the top of Mount Nelson to the Bicentennial Park.
Looking down at Hobart from the top of Mount Nelson.
What a cloudy day!
Some unusual plant life.
Max drove further out of town taking us to
Mount Wellington. It was very foggy, but it had some unusual rock formations.
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An original homestead turned into a coffee shop.
Max drove us across the Hobart Bridge taking us to Richmond Village.
It was a joy to let Max do the right side of the car driving.
We were greeted by live harp playing in the courtyard of our next stop.
The aroma in this shop was sweet and it had more than lollies.We all had to make a purchase.
This little town reminded me of Middleburg, Virginia, nice little shops and lots of old structures to enjoy.
We enjoyed walking along the river to the gorgeous stone bridge(1823), Richmond Bridge. I love these old classic bridges.
Larry found a swing. Wheeee!
Larry and I wandered into the local art gallery.
Larry found a swing.
Max and Liz showed us to the Derwin Estate Vineyards where we had lunch.
Larry and Max
The vineyard had built a new dining facility since Max and Liz had been there.
The restaurant was originally in this older home.
Grape arbors were covered to keep the birds from stealing the grapes.
Larry and Liz….. and Jay
Views of the Derwin River from the old homestead
Derwin River
An old pump organ, reminds me of the one at my grandmother's church in Burkes Garden, Virginia
We had a lot of laughs and such an enjoyable day. Liz and Max took us back to the ship and returned our rental car telling us that they may be seeing us next year in the US. Wouldn't that be grand?
They are a reminder of all the wonderful folks that we have met during our travels.
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