...Apples. Stewed with a cinnamon stick, 4 cloves and 2 allspice berries is a very lovely breakfast on a rainy, cold day. Fantastic crunchy, juicy and sweet apples are $1 a kilo from roadside stalls. I just can't resist. So every now and then I have to stew the ones that leap out of the basket as I drive over the occasional bump or stop quickly. Little bruises don't matter when you stew them! So, where am I now? I'm just outside a place outside Ellendale (I Think). I was going to camp at the beautiful little town called Hamilton but the caravan owners, with their generator running, did not make that a place for me. That turned out to be a blessing in disguise didn't it? Now I am 15 minutes further on at a lovely free camp donated by the land owner.
And before I went to Russell Falls I was briefly in New Norfolk where I wandered around and bought a few food essentials. I should have gone to the chemist then instead of backtracking the next day to get some knee strapping stuff. The knee strapping seems to work though so it was well worth it. And...I called into a berry farm and bought the most delicious of 'first of the season' strawberries which are 3 bites each of yummyness. Almost all gone😊 Before that.... I visited a fantastic farm in the Huonville Valley and was lucky enough to stay the night and share fantastic food with the owners, the gardener, the chefs and friends. Woodfired pizzas and delicious ribs all cooked outside in the big brick bread oven. Wine, champagne laughter and good conversation. Brilliant! Then, after going back to Cygnet for the second time, this time for the markets, I moved on again and stopped at Gorden by the waterfront but it was way too windy for me. Took some nice photos though! Next I headed for Hobart where I met up with a friend who took me to Salamanca for lunch and then for a drive up Mt Wellington. I found myself a nice little spot near the Glenorchy sailing Club and stayed there two nights. I even managed a sunrise shoot and a trip to Bunnings for glue and sandpaper...well you never know do you? Sunrise, my view from inside the van and David (legs) and his Puli, a dreadlocked dog And last but not least a slideshow .... join me on the road. From where I was last episode to where I am now. Sometimes the windscreen is grubby, sometimes it's raining. all the best, Clare Oh... why do Wombats shit square poos? Is it to make building little wombat mud brick houses easier?
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susan o'leary
8/11/2018 05:26:09 pm
Brilliant photos clare. What an adventure. How wonderful to be on the road. People seem wonderful and caring and the scenery is spectacular! Little mouse house looks grouse.
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Annie
8/11/2018 10:28:30 pm
You are getting your eye well into that landscape, beautiful photos. I felt like I was with you on the road slideshow.
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Hugh Fathers
9/11/2018 09:07:25 am
Another great read, accompanied by fantastic photos. I really enjoy your blogs . . .
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Aleasa
9/11/2018 09:13:51 am
I can taste the delicious strawberries and hear the crispness of the apples. The landscape and architecture is unique.Thank you for the journey Clare. How wonderful! Leas
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Gabrielle
9/11/2018 07:03:19 pm
Stunning Photograghy ... Love seeing your travels. I'm wishing to head down to Hobart Next year to visit friends. Enjoy! x
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Robyn
11/11/2018 09:46:25 am
What a wonderful adventure you are having. Meeting some very interesting and welcoming people and seeing such spectacular scenery, I feel like I am on the journey with you, thanks to your beautiful photos and your blog.
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Clare Colins
12/11/2018 07:14:28 am
I have decided to come home a bit earlier than planned.
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Elena Nicol
9/7/2021 05:36:19 am
Hi. How do you manage your finances with no fixed address? (do you have a bank account?)
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