We went to buy some cherries at a cherry orchard north of home here in Launceston, Tasmania. Then ventured onto a strawberry farm and bought some, and off for a drive we went down the Tamar River way. Firstly the photos are taken from the Windermere Road on the way to Swan Bay. It was a warm day but being in the car with the air conditioner was much better than being home sitting with the air conditioner on. We were gone 3 hours, called into the supermarket on the way home and got a few items that were on special. I don't always buy specials only if I need them.
A name of a property and the number.
It looks picturesque!
ReplyDeleteIt was a lovely drive seeing the scenery in the country, it doesn't take long to get to farmland from where we live, Angie.
DeleteBeautiful photos of a truly beautiful area.
ReplyDeleteIt's very warm where you are, but here it was very cold with lots of snow and icy roads, making walking almost impossible.
I wish you a wonderful Wednesday.
Best regards Irma
Oh my, that is not so good when you like walking in your country, Irma. I wouldn't enjoy it if I thought I might slip on the ice at my age. However, I would enjoy the snow.
DeleteThe temperature down here is not too bad as in being hot, not like some places which have over 40 deg C. Mostly ours during the day is 23 C to 27 C, that is what is forecast this week, so that is pleasant. Night is cooler 12 C to 15 C.
Thanks re photos.
G’day, mate.
ReplyDeleteI love all the photos posted here. Were they taken with a wide-angle lens on a digital camera like a Canon or Nikon? They look stunning and really cool. I still remember my first bite of cherries from my childhood in Jakarta in the mid-1970s, long before many of you were born! That’s all
A warm regards from Indonesia
These photos were taken with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, I had misplaced my battery charger for the Canon SLR and Nikon but have since found.
DeleteAh! The taste of cherries, so many varieties but I love Van, nice and big and juicy.
I was born long before you :)
Hi Margaret, That is the phone I'm considering buying. Are you happy with yours? Your photos are always excellent. Today I particularly like the shot of the gate and the light on the trees.
DeleteHello Pauline..I'm very happy with my phone, I've had it a fair while now, bought it about 4 months after it first came out. Takes lovely photos.
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You live in a wonderful landscape, Margaret. The pictures you show are beautiful. Cherries always taste so good. There is a big difference between where we live, but it is so nice that we have become acquainted through the blog.
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Thank you Marit. I think you live in a wonderful place, I suppose because I've never been there and only seen a few photos of your country over time so it's just wonderful to see your photos, and how you go about protecting your plants, your daily life, to me it's just great.
DeleteFresh cherries and strawberries! I LOOVE IT.
ReplyDeleteYummy, finished the strawberries and nearly finished the cherries by 2 packets and will probably go back for more cherries one day this week, the season is later this year.
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DeleteChe bello avere la possibilità di andare a prendere la frutta direttamente da chi la produce. Così avete anche approfittato per farvi un giro in mezzo alla natura, nonostante il caldo
ReplyDeleteYes we are lucky to have the cherry orchid not too far from home here, and also the strawberries and raspberry farm are just a little further along the same road. The season is late this year for the cherries. Once went up the mountain on a 30 deg C day in the afternoon was much cooler up there, though I do like the warm weather as long as I don't have to do much work in it.
DeleteBeautiful scenery. Is it hot there?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anne. It's warm, this week the daily temperature is forecast to be between 23 to 27 deg C. Sometimes it will get hotter but not that often, up to 35 deg C.
DeleteSuch a pretty area. Sounds like you had a good days venture. Always enjoy your pictures, as it's a place I know I will never see with my own 2 eyes.
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Thank you, Sandy. I always enjoy seeing what you are doing, your scenery and your art work. (Crochet) Nice driving in the country on warm days.
DeleteThe land looks really nice.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice out that way, Mary but when I come to think of it, it's lovely all over the place.
DeleteA leisurely and practical afternoon, enjoying fresh cherries and strawberries, a scenic drive along the Tamar via Windermere Road to Swan Bay, and making sensible use of the trip by picking up a few needed supermarket specials on the way home
ReplyDeleteYes, that is all true and done in one day as well. We have since ventured out to Longford to the meat works shop to by some meat.
DeleteThe farm is surrounded be a lovely countryside. I like your photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Several farms out that way, it's windy and a bit hilly. Sheep, cattle and crops, Giorgio.
DeleteThe hay is cut and baled and all ready to be loaded onto a truck and put in a hayshed. That property looks valuable.
ReplyDeleteYes, most of Tasmanian farms cost the earth to buy. At least they didn't get any rain before they moved those bales, but it's raining as I type, thank goodness as it's been awhile since it did.
DeleteMagnificent and pristine countryside.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful looking homestead.
Good looking flock of sheep grazing.
Cheers
Colin
They have plenty of good feed there Colin. Lovely farms out that way. We are fortunate to have lush (usually) green fields for the sheep and cattle so hence smaller farms not like the sprawling ones up north.
DeleteIt looks so peaceful there.
ReplyDeleteIt was R, lovely and quiet, had the window down at times and when I got out to take some of the photos, you could just hear nature at it's best.
DeleteSon muy lindas el paisaje enamora. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you J.P. It is lovely there.
DeleteAproveitou as belas produções da imensa Austrália.
ReplyDeleteContinuação deboa semana.
Abraço de amizade.
Juvenal Nunes
Thank you, Juvenal.
DeleteI love the pictures, and the words. I wish we were there.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Nice area but then most of Tasmania is lovely to see.
DeleteAs I have said before, after two visits to Australia, were I to move there it would be to Tasmania. I wouldn’t have to think twice!
ReplyDeleteWell that is lovely David. Not all places appeal for living in but are just good to visit. I wouldn't live anywhere else in Australia either, only here.
DeletePaisagem fabulosa! Adorava visitar um lugar assim!
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It is lovely Teresa.
DeleteNachdem wir jetzt in Costa Rica und USA waren, überlegen wir, wo es im nächsten Winter hingehen soll. Australien steht auf unserer Liste ganz oben. Wir haben dort eine Freund, noch aus der Schulzeit. Noch ist es nur eine Idee.
ReplyDeleteHelps if you have a friend living in Australia and it's such a big country though takes forever to see just small parts of it. Hopefully you can visit oneday.
DeleteLooks like you had a wonderful time out and about - your photographs are all lovely to see.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you, Jan. Always have a good time out and about.
DeleteMargaret bom dia, é um lugar fascinante deve ter sido incrível o passeio, desejo uma feliz quinta-feira bjs.
ReplyDeleteThank you, yes, was a lovely drive.
DeleteThey have made great efforts to cultivate and maintain this farmland.
ReplyDeleteIndeed they have, most farms look good here as people do look after their land.
DeleteBeautiful place, I'm sure the visit was very pleasant.
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Thank you, yes we did enjoy our drive.
DeleteLove The Horseshoes Address - Way Cool
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Cheers
Oh yes, you are the only one so far to notice, 'horse shoes' as a sign - it is good and different.
DeleteWhat a very pretty landscape.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill, I think it is too.
DeleteParece que fue un bonito recorrido. Besos.
ReplyDeleteIt was very nice Teresa.
DeleteFresh cherries and strawberries are wonderful... we have huge strawberry fields here where we can pick our own and pay the farmer... but I have to wait until June for them to ripen. I always make fresh strawberry tart with jelly on top and whipped cream... and strawberry jam, which we eat now in winter, and every time I open a jar, I can feel the vastness of the strawberry field.
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That is really lovely you can pick your own as we can here if we wish.
DeleteYour strawberry tart sounds delicious as does the jam. Jam you make yourself is always delicious.
I LOVE hay bales out in the field! Always such aesthetic photos. Fresh cherries would be wonderful right about now...
ReplyDeleteThey bales look good though not that many I thought, usually we see more to a paddock. The thought of cherries can make your mouth water.
DeleteBellas imagenes que transmiten paz y sosiego.
ReplyDeleteUn saludo, amiga
Indeed, it is peaceful out there but often it is in the country, Ildefonso.
DeleteQue lugar tan bonito, Margaret! Transmite paz, tranquilidad y ganas de pasear por su entorno. Un abrazo!
ReplyDeleteLovely walking in the country, when I used to live in the country (first 8 years of marriage before we came to the city) I loved walking in the paddocks and riding my horse.
DeleteThank you for sharing this beautiful farmland Margaret, and the map :) Happy day to you!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Denise.
DeleteSounds like a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteFarm-fresh cherries and strawberries, plus a peaceful drive—what more could you ask for?
We've been again to get buy some more cherries, brought 3 lots so plenty of eating going on here, Veronica. Got to eat them whilst they last as the season is later than normal and it will soon be closed.
DeleteDear Margaret 🥰
ReplyDeleteTamar river is captivating undoubtedly wow I just wanted to keep looking at the last image 🥹♥️
I am happy you spent few hours scrolling such a beautiful place
Thank you Baili, it's good to travel around at times it does one good.
DeleteThat is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree :)
DeleteI have to tell you, it's beautiful to see such views, summertime, bales of hay or grain, idyllic vistas. And when you write that you should have had the air conditioning on in the car... it immediately warms me up.
ReplyDeleteWarmest regards, and thank you for these beautiful photos.
And on sale, it's always worth buying, but only what you really need.
You are most welcome and I'm pleased you enjoyed :) Take care,
DeleteAll wonderful, so scenic! Thanks again Margaret, always a pleasure to visit.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Denise.
ReplyDeleteHuge and beautiful farms.
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos ❤️ It must have been a very pleasant day.