Without realiising it, we chose one of the best times of year to take a drive out to the Central Plateau Conservation Area. As we drove up Mt Blackwood we were suprised to see the number of wild flowers but discovered the plataue at just over 1200 metres has snow in winter, so summer is the best time to see the alpine plants.
Pine Lake
We actually drove up there to get away from the heat down here. It got to round 35c (which seems so hot in Tasmania) but up higher, it was about 10c cooler and really nice.We drove almost right round the Great Lake and stopped for a look at Arthur Lake and also took a beautiful walk out to Pine Lake through the alpine flowers, pencil and plum pines, mosses and ferns. We stopped at some great lookouts too for amazing views of the area.
Pine Lake
In Deloraine, we had a late lunch at the Golden Grain Bakery. I had a chicken, mushroom and cheese pasty that was chock-a-block full of chicken and delicious-any wonder they've won all the awards they display all over the place. Russ had a pie and then the yummisest cherry tart ever.
On the highway back to Longford, we passed what looked like a fatal accident. It's a horrible feeling and sight.
We called in to the local meat works butcher shop on our way home to pick up some meat for dinner. Russ backed into a 90 year old local lady parking her car. Poor old thing had never had an accident (I told her SHE still hasn't). She was so sweet about the dint in two doors. I was so worried about her but she promised me she'd be OK and I didn't need to call anyone for her.
Now we're home, it's hot and I'm so happy our aircon was fixed before we left!
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