Lunch at Pyengana

We had a trip to Scottsdale for work the other day, so we continued along the road to go to Pyengana for a bit of lunch and then a little way along the road to see the St Columba Falls.  Such a lovely day for a drive.

Man Ferns growing along the Sideling on our way to Scottsdale.

Views from the Sideling Lookout.

Sideling Lookout.

Driving through the Sideling to Scottsdale.

Through the Myrtle Forest along the Weldborough Pass to Pyengana.

A selection of Pyengana cheeses to purchase.

Cheese truckles aging in the storeroom.

Yummy lunch platter to share.

Interesting fungus growing along the path to St Columba Falls.

Little creek running alongside the boardwalk.

It had rained recently so the St Columba Falls was rushing quickly.

I love waterfalls.

More of the St Columba Falls.

It's a magical place to stand and watch the falls.

Huge Man Ferns along the walk.

We stopped at the Dragon Trail cemetery at Moorina to read

 about the Chinese tin miners that had lived and died in the area. 

The Derby area has such a rich history of the Chinese tin miners.  

The Joss House was moved from the area to the Launceston Museum 

due to the dwindling numbers of Chinese in the area.

Valentine's Day 2021

 We spent a quiet day at home for Valentine's Day.

Table all set for Valentine's Day.

Yummy banana bread french toast for breakfast.

A little gift for Richard.

My beautiful bouquet of roses.

Valentine's Day cards.

A little tray of treats for later in the day.

Wintry weather

 We have also had some wintry weather too.

Weather map with more rain on the way.

Misty rainy weather across the Tamar River from home.

More misty rainy weather coming up the river.

Yacht going down the river.

Galah hanging upside down enjoying the rain.

More galah's enjoying the rain.

Galah drinking from the puddle.

More galah's drinking from the puddles.

The rain only lasted 24 hours.

Hot summer days

 We have had some really nice summer weather this year.  I have a tropical theme going at the moment.

Tequila Sunrise.

Beautiful parrot in the flowering gum tree.

Daylily in bloom.

Lilium in flower.

First flower on my hibiscus.

Pineapple lily.

White Mandevilla putting on a lovely show.

Bird of paradise.

My new chopping board with cute little turtles.

My new bag for weekend away travels.

A day in Swansea.

Lovely sunny day in Swansea.

Some lovely old buildings in Swansea.

The IGA and general store.

Kate's Berry farm just out of Swansea.

Sunshine through the tree lined section of road.

Minton Vineyard.

Going in for a taste.

Lovely decor.  

Back at Bicheno for tea.

So much to choose from.

Platter for two.

Penguins heading home at the end of the day.

Cute little fairy penguins.

We were quite close to the penguins, but I've zoomed in to get good photos.