Last weekend, Jodie and I had the pleasure of a trip up to Orford, and stayed at Sanda House. Jodie had a gift voucher for the four star Bed and Breakfast from the careconnect.sa [the programme formally known as the 'Oacis Programme'] as part of her farewell present from the project. We'd both like to thank everyone who contributed - we had a fantastic time!
One of the highlights was Scorchers, the local pizza place! They serve a fantastic range platters, and pizzas with fantastic local Tasmanian produce. The seafood pizza was awesome, and the chili jam worked wonders with the chicken [Huon valley] mushroom. We also had Tasmanian organic ice cream for desert!
Breakfast was also great, with freshly baked bread, and homemade conserves and jams from fruit grown in the orchard on the property.
Another of the highlights was a walk along a wonderful beach with Jodie, and finally discovering a small bird that can walk instead of just hopping all over the place. If I only knew what it was, it would be a good candidate to replace the Albatros as my favourite bird.
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Orford and Sanda House's Rose Room was indeed lovely and very relaxing. Thanks so much to our friends back in SA... it was a fantastic farewell gift and very much appreciated!
I'm tipping your attachment to the albatros has something to do with its 'use of ritualised dances', Cameron? :D I do see your point though... it was a little strange to see a little bird swinging its little legs independently. They were somewhat elusive... and quick!
The little bird you saw was most probably the Hooded Plover (or Dotterel). They nest on the dunes there and are protected. Chester is transfixed by them, but is only allowed to chase rabbits. Linda from Sanda House. ps we enjoyed your visit.
Your welcome Jodie and Cameron...
Glad to hear it was what we were hoping for.... lovely and relaxing. As we recall, the farewell gift came in two parts. Darren wants to know if you got the benefit of both gifts at the same time. :-)
The Kids
Jodie i am glad that you enjoyed it, very much deserved.... we still miss you heaps here.
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