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Monday, October 20, 2014

Mersey Bluff

The wonderful building we'd observed from 'out to sea' on our approach to Devonport turned out not to be the Bass Strait Maritime Centre but a local 'surf club,/coffee kiosk/bistro/ restaurant' complex. We just had to have a closer look and we now had the (bicycle) 'wheels' to get us there! "Think of the coffee".... The Bloke was easily persuaded.

He was very accommodating, even though he was riding ahead, he stopped along the way at nearly everything that he knew I'd find irresistible.

 Pop Up Library  - Literally along the bike path under a tree.

 It appears there's a lot more to worry about than just the Spirit of the Sea and his trident.

This cantilevered structure gave us a better view of the Spirit of the Sea but had a quite unnerving platform made of a grating so that one appeared to float above the water.

A terrace of Norfolk Island pines and memorial pillars remembering the very, very young local men (many of whom were conscripts)who were killed in Viet Nam.
Lest We Forget

 The beautiful and safe Bluff Point Beach in front of the stunning Surf Clubhouse complex.

 Architect designed picnic and play areas.
An absolute pleasure to gaze at.

The Mersey Bluff lighthouse.
Love those stripes!

3 comments:

  1. Hi there travellers, we are planning trip east at the end of the year. Any idea where you will be in the weeks around xmas? Might meet you somewhere for fish and chips, regards Rose and Steve

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  2. Hi Rose, We plan to be in Hobart from about 30November to 30th December. Eva will be back in Perth on the 30th November until the 18th December Warmest Regards

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    1. Well, looks like we we will miss you. Catching up with Smithson and the James/McGraths in Sydney sometime. Enjoy a Tassie Xmas. Should be cold enough to make the most of a full on Roast and Xmas pudding. Safe travels XX

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