The trek to The Mansion

We started our day at 9am and headed toward Hobart. We did a detour to the Russell Falls. It was really packed out there.  We started by having lunch in the picnic area...

... Before heading to the falls. One again a beautiful walk trail and gorgeous falls. 




After the Russell Falls, we headed to the Salmon Ponds where they grow salmon commercially, but where the setup is just beautiful with gorgeous gardens. We could feed the salmon and we even got to see a real live platypus!!! 




... And we could enjoy some coffee/hot chocolate/milkshakes and pancakes. Yum!!!


Finally we made it to our mansion and were a bit overwhelmed by the size of the place. Mum and Dad are here with us. Such a great place to stop tonight even though we have to move to the smaller Coach house tomorrow. Was lovely to relax by the pool...





I'm here with Mum and the two youngest now as Kyla needed an early night, while Andrew and the others have headed out to look at some Hobart sights 😀

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  1. BertKlazJanuary 5, 2018 at 4:41 AM

    What a mansion. Thanks for your updates. Are you off to the Salamanco Markets tomorrow? Nice that dad and mum can spend the time with you.

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