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Ufraville

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    • Day 11

      Lay Back day

      March 15 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      We decided yesterday that we would do stuff around Beauty Point today, and so I went down to the office this morning and asked if we could stay again tonight - all good and "as a returning guest you get a cheaper rate" - a saving of $5!!
      But BREAKING NEWS Robyn officially has Covid - we kind of guessed that as she has felt like she had it 3 days ago - we knew this was inevitable.

      It's been a lovely calm evening here at our campsite - and as I type this I can hear Kookaburra's tell jokes!
      We had a few chores today and we packed up as if we were leaving and off.
      Stopped for a coffee first and there was a politician holding a local meeting - there are elections happening here - so we could hear him entertaining the group.
      Then off to a town 20km away and found a "black waste" dump site, all good, then we went looking for the chemical toilet tablet/packs and must asked at 5 or 6 different places during the day - no luck.
      We eventually decided to find a nice spot for lunch and we went down to a jetty area at a beach called Gravelly Beach. It was warm and sunny and we had wraps - sitting in our beach chairs - as you do.
      After lunch we went for a walk and then another drive.
      We made our way to Green Beach which is on the coast, adjacent to Beauty Point - it had a golf course and lots of lovely holiday homes.
      Then home and a sit in the sun - doing very little.
      Hardly an exciting day, but we needed the rest.
      Tomorrow we drive to Cradle Mountain and spend two nights there - the weather is still holding - we are very lucky.
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    • Day 6

      Smithton to Beauty Point - via Penguin

      January 2, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

      Early start this morning cause there was lots we want to do today.  (But we didn't get to do it.) Left campsite just before 7:30am.

      We were aiming for Doctor Rocks first off but ended up skipping it as it was down what appeared to be a long unsealed road.

       Instead our first stop was a little town called Penguin where the Fairy Penguins migrate to each year.  (We're hoping to see penguins at some point but unsure if we're going to fit it in. ) We stopped for a photo at The Big Penguin though and ducked into the visitor  centre for some souvenirs. 

      Suzie, crazy thing she is, went for a quick swim.  It was 14 degrees.    She crazy. 

      The town of Penguin is super cute though.

      Then on to House of Anvers, a chocolate factory and cafe where we stopped for lunch.  The children's roses out the front smell amazing.  Would love to bottle it. The non alcoholic apple cidar Suzie had was out of this world.  I had falafel tacos, then a tasting plate with 5 mini cakes and a hot chocolate.  Soooo full. Then of cause I spent a little over $100 on chocolate.  I can't believe I did that. 😳🤭

      We didn't get to do some of the things we hoped to do today.  Hope to get them done tomorrow. (Seahorse World, Platypus House and Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre)

      Would like to see the Fairy Penguins too.  We can do it tonight or tomorrow night at 9pm at a place about 45 minutes drive from our camp.  Would make it an extra long day.  I doubt we will fit it in, which is a bit disappointing.  We'll see I guess. Can't do everything.
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    • Day 6

      Beauty Point

      January 2, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      This inlet village is adorable! Our location is right on the River Tamar and our neighbours are lovely 💜 I'm so glad we have a couple of nights here...I'm feeling like I'm on a boat from the bouncing around of Europa on the road!!Read more

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