A Day at the Zoo

We went to Tasmania Zoo for a visit to see the animals and birds. 

Major Mitchell Cockatoos.  

It's difficult to get a good picture through the wire cage sometimes.

Beautiful Rosella parrots.

Cute little Meerkats.

Colourful Macaw.

Wombat.

Cape Barron Geese.

The wallabies came up to say hello.

Not sure of this little monkey, as there were so many different ones to see.

Lemur

Another monkey.

Tasmanian Devils.

The Koala was having a little nap.

A Cassowary.

The Sulphur Crested Cockatoo was saying hello to Richard..

The beautiful Red Pandas.

Lazing in the tree.

Red Pandas are my favourite.

Just a selection of the dinosaurs in the Jurassic Park.

Richard's flight in the Nanchang

Richard was given a gift certificate for a plane ride in the Nanchang.  We received the call this morning to say it was a perfect day for the flight.

The flight left from the Cranbourn Airfield along Dalrymple Road.

The hanger with the Nanchang

There was a bit of maintenance to attend to before the flight.

Cockpit all uncovered and a little bit more checking to do.

Close up of the motor.

Out of the hanger and onto the airfield.

Richard in the back seat listening to instructions.

Pilot all ready and canopy closed nearly ready for take off.

Engine all started.

Along the runway ready to go.

Up and away.

Half an hour later and on their way back.

Landing after an enjoyable plane ride.

Richard couldn't stop smiling, he had a wonderful time.

Autumn 2019

The weather is starting to cool down now that we are into Autumn.

We had a cool change come through and it brought hail at our house 

and snow in the highlands last week.

My crocus's are in full bloom

The last of my roses.

Honeyeater's in the birdbath

Vines all covered over to protect the late harvest grapes.

We took a quick trip to Campbell Town at the weekend.  It's still very dry.

Homestead at the back of Campbell Town.

Dark clouds with fluffy white ones at the back of Campbell Town.

Silhouettes of gum trees through a cracked windscreen.

All the fun of the Fair.

We went to the Exeter Show on Saturday 23rd February.  It was a lovely sunny day and we spent a couple of hours wandering around the show.

Side Show Alley.

The Haunted House.

Bouncy Castle and Slide.

Gravelly Beach Fire Brigade display.

Zorb Balls.

We watched the equestrian events.

There were wood chopping competitions.

There was a man playing the piano with flames shooting up.

There were trucks and cars on display.

 And I bought a Bertie Beetle showbag.  My favourite :-)