Bruny Island

All ready…we are heading to Bruny Island. It is known for yummy food and scenery. You can give me your opinion this afternoon.   
On the way to Kettering we passed Margate Train. No you are not going for a ride…..the carriages are actually shops and a cafe. We are too early for coffee. But we are close to the ferry terminal.

Here is the queue!

Look you did get a ferry ride after all.

We will drive to the lighthouse first and beat the crowds.

   
It is a long haul up to the lighthouse ,but there were heaps of wildflowers out to take photos of while you catch your breath. You and I certainly took advantage of this didn’t we?

Life would have been harsh here. One lighthouse keeper was here in a two bedroom cottage with 11 children. 4 of these went on to be lighthouse keepers too.
Bruny Island has a reputation for its beautiful beach at Adventure Bay, honey ,cider, whisky, cheese, raspberries, chocolates and oysters. It’s too early for some of these …l’ll let you decide which.

The sand is very pale and the water today ,with the blue sky ,was the most amazing colour of turquoise.

Bruny Island has sheep and cattle grazing. Here are some  photos of the countryside and a few quirky sights.

Let’s head to the’Neck’, a thin strip in the middle of the island. It is full of bird nests. Sorry we didn’t fit into the bird’s schedule, so no penguins in sight.

Hungry? We could try the cheese but it looks packed with all those having  a free taste……how about oysters?

Time to head for the car ferry before the queues get too long and we hit peak traffic.

Lots more to discover tomorrow. Let’s decide what we will do in the morning.