What is it about Day 3 of the Topless Tour that it always rains…..the 5th running was no exception with a wet start for brekky. Chester and Sally in the MGA had no room for a hood, so got wet…

Due to the rain we decided to head straight for Campbell Town and home via the Lake Leake Highway. We followed the A just in case of problems, but with rain easing and little traffic, good time was made.

The book cellar offers a vast range of reading material, and didn’t disappoint this time with 4 books on canals selected along with coffee. The traffic had greatly increased so we said our good byes and headed home. Many thanks to all the organisers, participants and my navigator H. A good time was had by all, thanks for the pic Hung, he said it needed no caption…..😃…..I’m not so sure…..Cheers till next time.

A leisurely start to the day saw a brekky run to the Bark Mill after a car park photo call. The MGA was having a lie in, with Chester and Sallie being shared by our solo drivers.

Straight after breakfast we started worrying about lunch, being the Sunday of a long W/E…..First stop was a winery, sorry booked out, but some members did a tasting anyhow. A few phone calls saw another vineyard selected, and booked. Phew, pressure off guys, now what…Gala Vineyard for a tasting and a vintage Morris Minor viewing

Off to Devils Corner for brunch…..oysters and mussels for some, we shared an apple juice after filling up the car park and going up the look out tower for fab views.

Then onto a platter lunch, with great company and conversation. One couple slipped away for supplies…..fresh crayfish afternoon tea now on ! We have retreated to our unit, no more food till dinner please !

With International travel still restricted the opportunity of local touring with friends is relished. Day 1 of the latest, my 3rd, Tassie Topless Tour saw our group heading to the East Coast, this time with H as navigator rather than Alfie. First up was a blast along a piece of road called the sidling to Scottsdale for morning tea. Numerous hairpin bends, and elevation changes make it a real drivers road. The range of vehicles this year include a couple of Porsche Boxster’s, a 911, a couple of Mazda MX5’s, a Lexus, MGA, Jaguar F type and an Audi. A quick regroup then onwards to St Helens and lunch at the Wharf Restaurant. The roads were quiet, despite it being a long W/E, with no overseas visitors due to Covid.

The Wharf Restaurant, was right on the water….

Then onwards to Swansea and our accomodation at Piermont. This involved a delightful drive along the coast, passing numerous vineyards, all the time following Chester and Sally’s delightful MGA. It reminded us of numerous trips we had done before with the MG Owners Club of WA, following Ian and Corries MGA.

Set amongst trees the various cottages and studio appartments are scattered around the property, but all have magnificent views over the bay towards the Hazards……not far from where we last stayed with the motorhome.

Having the top down for a large part of the day meant a little wind burn, and my bed is calling me after a super evening meal by a talented chef and team……more action to follow tomorrow….after car cleaning !