Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Heather's visit to Tassie and the Bicheno Beams

Heather came for a quick visit to Tassie for a funeral of her friend and we went to Bicheno to see the Bicheno Beams.  It was so lovely catching up.


Magnificent sunrise on Saturday morning.


Breakfast at Samuel Pepys.


With Gerrard and Crystal.


Heather, Maddi and Crystal.  
Poor Olivia was not well 
enough to come for breakfast.


Following Heather into Campbell Town to stop for cappuccinos


On our way to Bicheno.


We stopped at Great Oyster Bay to see the views.


Views from our accommodation.
Diamond Island.


The Scarlet Robin on the fence.


View from the beach.


Sandpipers.


Looking back towards Bicheno from the beach.


Oyster Catchers.


View from the Gulch at the Lobster Shack.


Chowder served in a cobloaf.  So yummy.


Laylah eating fish and chips.


The Bicheno Beams.





Sunrise at Bicheno.


Laylah and Carson.


People walking past to go surfing.


Penguin mural on the side of the building at Bicheno.


Gorgeous turtle artwork.


Breakfast in Bicheno.


At the Blowhole.  Just a little splash.



 Now a BIG splash.


Fishing boats at the Seawall.


Heather standing on the Seawall.


Richard and Heather.


It was a bit foggy on our way home.

Heather went through to Hobart to visit another 
friend before flying home the next day.






Ghost Hunting at Clarendon House

We did a tour of Clarendon House after dark to find some ghosts.  We didn't see any but had a great time looking for them.  I'd love to go back to Clarendon House during the daytime to get some nice photos, but will have to wait until the September when it re-opens.


Clarendon House


Clarendon House


I had a lantern to hold during the tour.


In the foyer.  The guide was telling us about the occurrences that had happened over time.


I can see Crystal, Maddi and Olivia.


In the dining room.


In the front room.


The mantlepiece in the front room.


Listening to more ghost tales.


Spooky in the dark.


The clock on the mantlepiece.  


Blue Willow in the kitchen.




View of the front of Clarendon House from downstairs.


Reflection of my lantern in a window.


Looking for orbs at the corner of the ceiling.


Creepy looking flaking paint on one of the walls.  


More patchy paint.


Upstairs in a bedroom.


Vintage doll in the nursey - or is it Annabelle ??


Light reflecting through a window.  Still looking for orbs.


The front door from inside the house.


Vintage pendant light.  Still no orbs.


View of the back staircase.  No orbs.


Lanterns.


We went outside too.


Someone with a lantern.


We looked in sheds, stables and other outbuildings.


It was too dark for good photos.


Another outbuilding.


Back to the front of Clarendon House.

Crystal and Gerrard, Olivia and Maddi, Richard and I all had a 
wonderful time ghost hunting at Clarendon House.
A bit disappointed we didn't see or hear anything paranormal.
But it was great fun looking.














Heather's visit to Tassie and the Bicheno Beams

Heather came for a quick visit to Tassie for a funeral of her friend and we went to Bicheno to see the Bicheno Beams.  It was so lovely catc...