New Norfolk 29 January – 2 February 2008

The drive up the Derwent valley back to New Norfolk was quick - nothing seems far in Tassie! We had a relaxing time on the river in New Norfolk at the caravan park. They gave us the whole cricket ground as an unpowered site to ourselves and Peter was content using a hose to wash and polish the motorhome! Just as we decided to leave, we realised there was a motorhome rally next door on a very nice spot on the river. After saying we were not the types to join in, we decided to attend the rally to give it a second chance. It was not too bad and we learnt a few new things about motorhomes and met some road acquaintances yet again!
We went back to the abandoned Derwent Hospital and picked lots of blackberries and a bag of nectarines and peaches! It was the first time we had had really sweet blackberries and we NOW know why they are so well liked!