Tamar’s Boardwalk to Hagley’s Embrace

Leaving the mechanic's at West Tamar with another appointment set for a week's time, we embarked on our next adventure. The Tamar Wetlands Walk, one of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks, beckoned to us like a siren call. The opportunity to explore its beauty was irresistible. We disembarked from our trusty bus and began our journey along the boardwalk that gracefully stretched over the serene Tamar River. Anth, ever the determined adventurer, had recently committed to a rigorous frequency method exercise program with new friends from the trial. With unwavering resolve, he braved a series of walking lunges across the boardwalks, each step a testament to his endurance and spirit.

With the walk triumphantly completed, another feather in our well-worn walking cap, we continued our journey towards the enchanting Honeycomb Caves. Memories of past adventures in these ancient caverns surfaced, each visit enriching our appreciation for Tasmania’s rugged heart. The familiar whispers of the caves seemed to call to us, their timeless secrets waiting to be rediscovered.

Yet, wisdom tempered our wanderlust, and we chose not to push through to the caves that day. Instead, we decided to rest at the RV park in Hagley. We had only passed through Hagley once before, stopping briefly at the post office, but this time, it offered us a place of refuge as twilight descended. The serene ambiance of Hagley, with its quiet streets and welcoming spirit, always managed to rejuvenate our souls.

Since embracing our nomadic lifestyle, we had consistently avoided driving at night. It wasn’t a matter of capability—Anth actually reveled in the tranquility of night driving—but the idea of arriving at a camp shrouded in darkness was far from ideal. Moreover, the dense wildlife and frequent roadkill in Tasmania made daytime driving the wisest choice.

As the day surrendered to twilight, we arrived in Hagley just as the first stars began to twinkle. The quiet streets and welcoming ambiance felt like an old friend, recalling our brief but memorable stop here before. After a quick, hearty meal, we retired early, cocooned in the comfort of our cozy haven on wheels, eager for the next day's adventures. The freedom to decide our path, the liberty to choose where and when to rest, and the luxury of time to savor each moment—these were the true treasures of the life we had chosen. Each day was a new chapter in our epic journey, filled with the promise of discovery and the joy of exploration.Читать далее