300 Days

 Day 6  21st December 2020 Back to Beaconsfield again, but this time we  bought the rain and wind with us. Hey it is supposed to be Summer! Nonetheless we spent a quiet day at the dog park, before taking up position at the recreation ground later that afternoon. We saw the funniest sight later that day. A goat owner had tethered his goats close to the fence. On the other side is an animal food store. One of the goats quickly realised if he stood on his hind legs, he could munch on straw from a straw bale placed near the fence. Smart goat, or smart owner! Picture of cute pups settling in for the night and that goat!

 Day 5  20th December 2020 We planned to spend the night at Beaconsfield, but decided to take a trip down to Green’s Beach at the mouth of the Tamar. Arriving there we were surprised to see the small caravan park nearly empty. Being the first week of the long Summer school holidays  we expected the place to be over run by tourists. We quickly changed our plans and checked in for a night. We were delighted that their price was just $33 for a powered site. Much cheaper than many over the Christmas break. Both the humans and dogs had fun on the beach and slowly we could finally relax after the anxiety of selling our home and packing what seemed like eternal. Next morning we awoke to some beautiful altocumulus clouds. That made my day!

 Day 4 19th December 2020 We had quite a long drive today, from Swan Point to the gold mining town of Beaconsfield. We needed to find some fresh water and the local dog park has water and a hose. Both Gravelly Beach and Swan Point had taken the tap key off their public taps, in a anti-vandal measure. Apparently thoughtless people have fun turning on taps full blast and leaving then run overnight. The  pups thought the stop was a great idea, as the could safely chase their ball, which always involves loud barking. I assume that means they are having fun.going by the smiles on their faces, they were having a lot of fun. We also shopped at the local supermarket and got both fuel and a new gas cylinder. We like to spend a little money in the towns we spend a night in, in appreciation of their kindness The camp spot was the local recreation ground, a bit dry, but with toilets and a dunp point.

 Day 3 18th December 2020 We travelled slowly down the road from Gravelly Beach to the lovely little community of Swan Point a little further up the Tamar estuary. This place is really a hidden gem and it seems like the locals love walking their dogs along the beach. Every person stopped to talk to us about our two borders and the place felt very welcoming. The day was lovely and sunny too, which helped its appeal. Walking up to the point, we passed an Aboriginal midden, making the day really special in our eyes. We we reached the point, we could see swans in the distance.   

 Day 2  17th December 2020 We left Lilydale Falls early and spent the night at Gravelly Beach free camping spot. Gravelly Beach is actually a boat launching spot, but has a park with toilets and a barbeque. It is rather nice there and the view of the boats is stunning. However one year we made the mistake of camping there in the middle of the grape harvest and we were swamped with fruit pickers camping both on the grass tents and in their cars.

 Day 1 16th December  2020 We left St Clements church in Derby, Tasmania, our home of ten years, for the last time today. While we had loved our time there, but felt it was time to move on. The only problem, it would take roughly ten months for our new home to be built. So we had no choice but yo take to our campervan and spend the next 300 days travelling around out island state. Problem, what problem? It will be a joy being footloose and fancy free. Just  two women, 2 border terriers and a campervan. The first night of many was spent at Lilydale Falls one of our favourite camping spots.