Burnie

Hi folks, my phone seems to have fixed itself now we are in Burnie on the north west coast. I have just looked at the blog and it is all over the place .I guess the  Telstra connection not so good on the south west. Anyway, we had a beautiful time in Strahan. It it a fishing town and tourism. If it wasn't for tourism here in Tasmania the place would die. We partook of two really well done activities. The first was a boat cruise up the Gordon River wilderness country. So serene. In spite of the day being drizzly it didn't matter. We disembarked st Sarah Island which was a convict jail. No escaping from there. The crew did a tour and walk around. They told stories and had some tourists participate. At one point Reece was big Richard someone a convict. Lots of humour. They did it really well. Then back onto the boat and next stop was a walk in the rain forest. Photos don't do it justice. Lunch on board salad and mountains of Tas smoked salmon. Strahan is in a very large harbour Macquarie and we passed many salmon farms. The fingerlings are in the cages for more than 12 months before they are harvested then to Devonport for processing. A very good day and really remote. 

Monday we drove early to get to Queenstown by 0815. It is less than 50kms but difficult windy/ ie winding road, as all roads are here except the main hwy up the middle from Launceston to Hobart. It took 45 mins. Another really great day on a steam train with again good fun commentary with lots of incredibly beautiful scenery and rain forests.

Yesterday we had a long drive here to Burnie. Not too far in kms but again narrow roads through many hills. Stopped on the way for lunch and then at Hellyer Gorge for a wander. Burnie on the coast. Sun shining. Perfect for the washing. I have defrosted both fridges in van, two loads of washing. It's all go here. Reece has been to physiotherapist this am for his shoulder and has some exercises to do. He gets some pain in his bicep. Car service tomorrow. New auxiliary battery yesterday. Will have two more nights here then off to Stanley or Boat Harbour. The beach here is calm. No surf in Burnie and about a three foot tide. Not warm enough first a swim. A nice waterfront with restaurant and children play areas. S big harbor here too. Now I can send some pics through.

Hope you are all ok. Love Pen

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