Whilst
at Devonport the other day we went to look at the Mersey River, the
tide was out as you can see. This is the river that the ships sail up
to Bass Strait, the ferry to Melbourne and freight ships.
The
first 2 photos are of the Mersey River, one looking southwards down the
river, the other where Neptune is looking north and the mouth of the
river and beginning of Bass Strait.
Then
we have Coles Beach around further to the west of Devonport and houses
directly opposite the beach. There is a good parking area and
facilities there.
My
parents lived at Devonport for a number of years till their passing.
What a lovely area, very pretty. I love the beach, looks inviting.
ReplyDeletePretty there, and wonderful on a nice day.
DeleteA lovely area Margaret, and great photos. I lived in the southern part of Devon when I was young. I'm assuming, maybe incorrectly, that this area was settled with people from Devon? The only reason I say that is there is a city called Stafford several miles south of us here in the US, and I found a plaque once when visiting. It said it was settled by people from the county of Stafford in England. I have come across many towns with similar names and wondered if it was the same over there.
ReplyDeleteAmazing how many names of places within Australia are called after places, rivers or people in England, Ireland and Scotland.
DeleteI found why Devonport is call so - The reason the new town was called Devonport was nothing more pragmatic than it was a port in the north central part of the county of Devon, and Tasmania's County of Devon was named because of the County of Devon in southern England.
Like Denise the names caught my eye. I suspect that the residents of the 'originals' to those place names would not recognise the newcomers but hope that they would also see the beauty (and the implied complement).
ReplyDeleteProbably all bush back then and it is a good place.
DeleteGreat island and good for sightseeing.
ReplyDeleteThere certainly is, it's endless, always new things to see the old things to see always look different.
DeleteI never see a lot of people on the beach... Can you imagine having all that beach to yourself!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, can imagine have a beach all to myself, happens here in Tasmania even in summer when the children go back to school after summer holidays.
DeleteQuite The Low Tide - Beautiful Sandy Beach - Happy December
ReplyDeleteCheers
Thanks and Happy December to you too..
DeleteYes, low tide it was.
Preciosas las vistas del río y la playa.
ReplyDeleteBesos
Also lovely at sunset too.
DeletePity, I must have missed seeing Neptune.
ReplyDeleteWell he's there, a short walk to see him closer at the head of the river...maybe next time you visit you might get to see.
DeleteSo nice
ReplyDeleteThank Jo-Anne.
DeleteThe sea is very flat..........are there reefs off-shore and thus no
ReplyDeletebreakers for the board riding fraternity?
Actually photo #2 suggests no reefs off-shore.
Your promotion of the Tassie delights is amazing.
The government should remunerate you........then again
"Pigs might fly, eh?"
Cheers
Colin
PS: We had a furious storm here last night. Quite a flashing light spectacle.
Calm day that day Colin.
DeleteYes, pigs might fly as the saying goes :) though I must say my photos do get 'taken' for tourism sometimes.
Thanks.
Thank you.
ReplyDeleteIt sure looks like folks were out there enjoying some beach time. The same might be said of folks here in NH as the weather has been more like early spring than nearly winter.
ReplyDeleteWell that's good it's still fairly warm then, well I think it is :)
Deletethrough thats photos i can imagine for fishing there haha.. nice spot for photoshoot too
ReplyDeleteMany lovely places to fish here on this Island :)
DeleteToda una belleza de imagenes. Buen trabajo
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteA beautiful place.
Nice photos, that wide beach with fine sand and calm waters, at least that is how it looks, is a delight, the second photo of the rocks is very attractive also to paint.
ReplyDeleteGreetings.
Was very calm that day at the sea.
DeleteIf you would to paint that photo please do :)
You really do live in a beautiful part of the world.
ReplyDeleteThanks. :)
Deletebeautiful! The tide is interesting, we do not have it here in Finland
ReplyDeleteOh my, you don't! Think I remember that from one of your post a while back.
DeleteAlways tides here, some high some low tides, mainly normal tides :)
Amazing photos 🤩
ReplyDeleteHappy December ☃️☃️
Shades of Silvie
Thank you, same to you too.
DeleteVery nice photographs, it looks a nice area.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thanks Jan, it is nice place.
DeleteThe Devonport Coast area is very pretty and a delight for a holiday location.
ReplyDeleteI understand this beautiful beach holds a lot of fond memories in your life, Margaret.
Stay excited and happiness always be with you.
Plenty of memories but have never lived there, only when I looked after my parents at times, and when they passed.
DeleteThank you.
I would love to run on that wide beach.
ReplyDeleteFotografias fascinantes, Margaret!´
ReplyDeleteUm emparvecido beijinho!🍀❤🍀
Megy Maia🌈
Hello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place.
So nice to enjoy the beach. I love it.
Nice pictures!!
Greetings, Marco
Me han encantado estas playas, me gustaría pasear por ellas, son muy tranquilas. Besos.
ReplyDeleteOih, what a dream between our dark (and rainy and cold) days.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely beach.
Hugs
Beautiful place, great photos.
ReplyDeleteHugs and take care
amazing images of river and town dear Margaret :)
ReplyDeletei am happy that i can learn a lot about beautiful places through your details and photos ,they make me more connected to you my friend :)