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 !