Devonport

We arrived at Devonport feeling a little weary, so we had a few easy days, focusing on some of the gourmet trail locations. 

Ben loved that the tasting paddle at Spreytons Cider came with his own mini paddle of juices.  He had previously decided Spreyton apple juice was the best he'd ever tasted but he discovered a new favourite - apple and raspberry.

Garry took up farming the happiest cows;

we visited Sheffield, town of murals;

This is a brick building! 

and Railton, town of topiary.

We admired the scenery - it is a beautiful area.

These are real places!  

 Naturally, we visited the Mersey Lighthouse.

The Tasmanian Arboretum is near Devonport, and is another volunteer run endeavour owned by members.  It seems to me that the people of Tasmania are much more inclined to set things up and run them themselves rather than waiting for governments to do it for them.  The arboretum is a lovely peaceful place, with a nice cafe (yes, run by volunteers). We saw a platypus and enjoyed the very informative signs about the people plants are named after, and the birds that frequent the lake.

The Spirit of Tasmania leaves from Devonport... we'll be on it very soon...