Friday 26th April 2019
Well we woke to a very cold and windy morning. Where to head today. We decided to drive the coast road to Penguin then do the Coast to Canyon circuit. The Penguin coast road was very similar to the coast road to Kaikoura in NZ. It followed right along the road with a train line beside the coast. It was a bit dreary and rainy early so a little disappointing. It is amazing how the weather can affect the views, just a little sunshine can make all the difference to the blue water. Oh well not to be this morning. But there is time for improvement as in recent days it had gone from sunny to rainy in a matter of minutes and then back the other way ten minutes later. The Coast to Canyon circuit was a beautiful scenic drive through farmland following a very narrow winding road. DB is in his elements in these conditions. Maybe not so much in the Prado but it was an enjoyable drive all the same. We went for a quick walk down to Preston Falls which were pretty average. Then we headed back along the coast road back to Penguin. This time in sunlight which did improve the view. After a lovely cafe lunch at Penguin we headed to Burnie.

At Burnie we went to the Makers Workshop at Burnie where you had the opportunity to watch artists at work. I spoke with a lady who blew and spun glass beads for jewellery from Murano glass from Italy. This reminded me of the beads I missed out on buying in Venice. She even had some the same red colour I was looking at in Venice. I also spoke with a woodworker who carved Huon Pine. We then went on a Paper making tour which was very interesting. Afar cry from the industrial paper mills, this was all done by hand and they make about 10 specialty papers.

We then headed to a caravan park at Wynyard. It is a bit cold for camping so not sure how much longer we will last in the tent. Only time will tell.