Last night was a bit of a shocker. The winds came up at bedtime, the poor camper trailer shook and groaned throughout the night. The canvas flapped and at times sounded as though it was going to be blown to pieces. The trailer survived the night and we look really the worse for wear today with another sleepless night.
As it was raining this morning we decided to head off to, where else, a rain forest. We figured we would not get as wet in a forest as we would along a beach, and we surmised correctly.
Our first stop was at Allendale Gardens. The couple who own this place started with a paddock 30 years ago and today it is one of the finest gardens I've ever seen. It is not a formal garden, just trees and plants that have been placed carefully so that there will always be a display of colour and shelter. You follow little pathways through the foliage and are never quite prepared for the colour blast that will appear around the next corner. On the walk through the gardens the family dogs accompany you, along with up to 30 peacocks and assorted chooks. An amazing place.
After that stop we headed into the South Arthur National Park. We discovered a couple of great walks and along the way marvelled at the size of the trees.
So, it was a fairly laid back type of day.
Hopefully tonight the wind will blow elsewhere and the rain will fall where its needed most, but not in Tasmania.
Our plans for tomorrow are vague - if its fine we will travel along the coast and visit some of the many beautiful beaches, but it is all weather dependent. It's just like being in England!!!
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