Having been in Lonnie 2mths, we were both missing the sea alot. Lonnie is inland about 50kms at the joining of 2 rivers. And rivers just dont smell the same as the sea! So when we were offered the loan of a car for the weekend, we took the opportunity enthusiastically.
Our plans for where to go in the car automatically included somewhere where we could see the sea, so we headed down to the mouth of the river we live by, to George Town, and Low Head. Some pretty lighthouses there, with an old pilot station complex (that is now accomodation if you want to go stay in little whitewashed cottages). Our first sniff of the sea when we got out of the car was bliss :)
After looking round Low Head we then drove to Bridport, a cute little seaside village, apparently where folk from Launceston used to go for their seaside holidays. Lovely golden sandy beaches, and calm blue bays. Found a nice cafe where we had lunch before continuing on our drive.
We drove through Scotsdale, wasn't much open by this time, so we headed to what the locals call The Stump (and what is actually called The Scottsdale Forest EcoCentre ) - an eco building that houses the Information Centre and one of the Forestry offices.
We completed a loop by coming home via Lilydale - the town that is apparently famous for it's painted poles! (A bit like how Tirau has all the corregated iron sculptures) Turned out that the base of every lamp post or power pole has a mural painted on it!
Was nice to get out and about (and see the sea!) and be able to do the supermarket shopping with out having to worry about carrying it home!!
Next adventure, Easter, when we have rented a car for 3 days :)
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Interesting little building!
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