Hello all
So we're heading west across the northern edge of Tassie, coastal of course. First stop, Sulphur creek. Much to my delight right next to a cargo train line, amazingly there was little or no fences bordering the tracks, no OH&S rules here. Better photos though.
Being beautiful weather we decided on a dip.... OMG very cold, but refreshing. I hope Tassie can handle these views.
The sand was interesting, quite coarse and rich in colour. It stuck like glue too.
All around the point were amazing rocks, the orange colour is a fungus apparently. Quite striking.
And here's the first Tassie
Where's BusTed ?
We'd camped at a recognised penguin nesting spot, so we stayed up till dark to spot our first "penguin in the wild", very exciting. We'd read the rules eg be quiet and still, stay out of their path use a red light to protect their eyes and no flash on the camera. We were ready, Michelle made a red torch and the camera was on flashless while we sat quietly on our chairs waiting. At 10 30 ish just after Michelle mentioned giving up and going to bed, I looked down at my foot and there was a penguin walking past. I yelled to Michelle "look at my foot" while madly grabbing for the camera which I had somehow managed to sit on. Michelle leaped up in excitement with her torch waving madly and the penguin took off running with Michelle running behind. mmm not quite how we planned to behave. So here is our prize penguin photo.
As you can see its a little blurry and red, but we love it.
The next day provided a perfect train photo opportunity.
I love trains.
See, no fence, better photo.
Till next time.
Michelle and Ellen.
xx
ps. This is another red fuzzy shot of our little frightened friend.....notice how close he is to the bus.
