Pearl arrived on schedule, as did the rain, so we made plans. Jilly and I learned that Pearl used to be called Aunty Heaven by her nephews and nieces, 'Heather' being difficult to pronounce. That was it, of course, and she is Aunty Heaven from now on. On the Tuesday we waited out the rain and then set out for the Bedlam Walls Track, more specifically takara lumina, the Sheoak Walk. I had been wanting to do this for ages - that's the beauty of visitors, it's not just that they make you catch up on housework.
The track is well signed with beautiful information posts. Remember that Aunty Heaven is a geocache / adventure lab nut so there was a lot of to-ing and fro-ing as we hunted down clues.
This is a firepit and seating circle in the shape of a stingray. We learned that palawa people see the stars of the Southern Cross as the outline of a stingray.
Geilston Bay, the start of the track
see the stingray in this most beautiful artwork?
In addition to learning a palawa view of the area, I was fascinated to see some of Hobart's industrial sites from the 'other side' of the river.
very important fuel tanks at Self's Point
Nyrstar zinc smelter, formerly known as EZ Company
Wednesday was a little frantic, geocacheing on Bellerive Beach, catching up with the Bellerive Historical Society at the Watchhouse in the Village, bit of research at the Fort, fish and chips at The Fish Bar and watching the evening sails.
the Red Ferry circumnavigates the Kangaroo Bluff Battery
evening stroll to
view the boats under sail to Howrah Beach
meerkats are a big attraction
it's not without its quirks...
Friday was home day for Heaven but first we joined the online funeral of Heather's neighbour, Doreen. Doreen and Heths could wave to each other through their kitchen windows. They were firm friends and I was part of the gang when I stayed Chez Pearl, borrowing Doreen's books and admiring her art projects. She was one of the kindest, most generous and fun people I've ever met.
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