Oatlands by night

 Have I ever told you I love a Tasmanian town by night. I love the peace and calm of walking around towns at night, and I am lucky to live on a very safe island.

This is the Callington mill. It was built in 1837 and is a Lincolnshire tower windmill. It is the 3rd oldest in Australia. It is now part of the Callington mill distillery. I stayed next to the mill and found it full of atmosphere at night time. I was hopeful of seeing a past occupant while on my walk but nothing appeared. 

Maybe it was for the best, all was very peaceful.

Oatlands trip day 2

 One of the beauty spots in Oatlands is this lake. This is Lake Dulverton. It is always a stunning view, no matter what time of the year. And at the moment it is black swan time. 

I love black swans. And some pairs had baby cygnets with them.

Look at this amazing lichen growing on this bench. Beautiful pattern, I feel so lucky  to live with so much natural beauty so close by.

And if anyone was wondering, it is autumn.

A little holiday in Oatlands

 I had a little holiday in Oatlands. This is a town in the Midlands if Tasmania, full of lovely old houses and interesting shops.

There is a local history room and outside it is a little wool and sheep items. I love this clipped hedge scene.

Wool bale press.

Some of the gorgeous houses around town. I like to walk around and dream about which house I would love to live in. So many to choose from.

The mural at the local school. Just love it.

Ross summer day

 It is that time of the year again.

Every year the handweavers, spinners and dyers guild of Tasmania have their state wide get together at the beautiful town of Ross.

We sit out under the trees and spend the day spinning. As Ross is an old historic town there are always curious tourists stopping by for a look and a chat. This is always a great day and one a used to enjoy with my mum , so full of great memories.

Richmond village birthday

 On the weekend the village of Richmond celebrated it's 200 year birthday.

There was a parade that spanned the years.

I really love a parade and loved seeing all the costumes and old machinery. Richmond was a convict town with a huge gaol (jail).

A beautiful spring father's Day

it was such a beautiful day today for father's Day. One of those stunning sunny spring days. The perfect day for a walk along a peaceful beach.

 

A trip to Richmond

I recently went to the historic village of Richmond in Tasmania to meet up with my dad for lunch. After going to the christmas shop (have a look at my previous post to see some photos), we had a wander around the old town. 

Richmond was originally a town built to house convicts, many were forced to work for local farmers or to create new roads, bridges and buildings in the area.

This is St Lukes anglican church. Construction started in 1834 and was built with convict labour.
 

Part of the view from the nearby river.

I really liked this old house and garden.

This is the old Dispensery, now accommodation  (I think).