The “Squire reporting live on the Magical Mystery Tour of Tassie.

 The “Squire reporting live on the Magical Mystery Tour of Tassie.

We are now more than half way through our extravaganza here in Tassie. 

I decided to put pen to paper so that you wouldn’t think that I had grown 3 heads. 

The weather has been so very kind to us, a couple of days ago here in Hobart we experienced a few hours of rain and that is it for over a week now.

It is almost impossible to tell you everything that has eventuated so far. I have decided to forward more photographs that hopefully will fill you all in on and where we have been since my last email.

Chrysler Car Club members on board the ‘Lady Launceston’ Tamar River Cruise.

The drive down the east coast of Tassie was sensational, perfect weather  (see photo) and the roads magnificent. I enjoyed morning tea  on the wharf with local fishermen at a little town called St Helen’s a costal resort village

Anglers enjoying their early morning fish at St Helen’s. Check out the glassy water.

At Helens to Hobart was an enjoyable 250 kms or 155 ml. drive in the old language.

Arrived at the Discovery Holiday Park in Hobart late afternoon for a well earned rest.

Mark Donnelly from our Chrysler Car Club wanted me to deliver some car parts to a friend of his here in Hobart so on Friday I did just that. His friend Dan spoilt me rotten, I spent the whole day with him. We drove south on the scenic drive to Cygnet & Huonville with a few surprises thrown in. We stopped at a small bakery along the way for morning tea. (see photo of morning tea).

In Cygnet we also visited an old flame of mine that I traveled the world with for 2 years in a V.W. campervan way back in the late 60’s early 70’s. She was not expecting to see me, so hence it sure shocked the pants off of her. Excuse the pun.

Dan also took me to a close friend of his who has a world famous collection of motorcycles way out in the sticks. His collection of 49 motorcycles is one of the best in the world ranging from 1919-1985 models.His passion includes Motto Guzzi -Ducati - Norton and many other brands (see photo).

Yesterday being such a beautiful day weather wise I decided that I would take the ‘64 Plymouth/Valiant for a drive to Mt. Wellington (4,169 ft or 1,271 mts). The view from the top takes in the greater Hobart region, Bruny island & the south west wilderness. (see photos).

View from the summit of Mt. Wellington looking down to the famous Hobart bridge.

At the summit of Mt. Wellington there are still small remnants of snow on the ground.

Yours truly the “Squire” enjoying the view of Hobart from the summit of Mt. Wellington.

This morning our troops are off for a day trip to Lake Pedder. Lunch stop at the Wilderness Lodge Restaurant overlooking Lake Pedder. 

Our fearless leader Brian Kelleher better known as “King Pin” & his wife Maria will be my chauffeur today. Brian asked me yesterday if I would like to join them today as a passenger. I gladly accepted their invitation.

Tomorrow we depart Hobart after 3  glorious days here in the south of the apple 🍎 isle, we travel from Hobart to Strahan a distance of (300 kms or 186 mls).

I am really looking forward to the next few days here in Tassie, we visit Strahan - Cradle Mountain and  especially our Gordon River Cruise on Thursday.

 

Stay safe. 

Warbo.