Bothwell 6 January 2008

After having a last look at Oatlands, we set off in gale force winds and were blown up the Derwent to Bothwell, through country still suffering from drought. Heather has a theory that is probably how the seagulls landed in Oatlands. BLOWN IN! Bothwell is yet another historic village full of Georgian houses, pubs, shops and churches. Peter had a drink at the local pub and joined the publican, a couple of customers and a dog to cheer the final minutes of Australia winning the cricket! Free camped at the showground, which was a relief as it was out of the WIND! Interestingly this was a Scottish settlement, founded in 1820 and lots of Scottish history is to be seen. The street signs have a tartan background and there was a weaving shop where they wove a tartan designed for Tasmania.