35 Days in Australia - Tasmania (3).

Day 3: Wineglass Bay We set off from Launceston this morning, heading to the famous Wineglass Bay. We first passed through Campbell Town, a historic town with many buildings over a hundred years old. We made a point of stopping to see three places: a World War I memorial with the words "Lest we forget" engraved on it and two cannons beside it, a colorful human-shaped tree sculpture, and a beautifully shaped red ancient bridge. In the town, we met an elderly American couple who told us that they came to Australia from Oregon in June, bought a camper van, and have been traveling around Australia, living and eating in the van. They will return to the US in a month and sell the van before they leave. I really admire them for living more freely and happily than us. On the way, we made a detour to Ross, where there is a famous bakery (Ross Village Bakery), said to be the inspiration for the bakery in Hayao Miyazaki's anime "Kiki's Delivery Service." Their vanilla cake is also said to be the best in Tasmania. We stopped at the bakery for a break and ordered coffee and cake, which were indeed delicious. There were many elderly people in the shop. I really liked this bakery and this town, which was very charming and comfortable. After that, we went to Coles Bay and Wineglass Bay. Coles Bay is known for its beautiful natural scenery, surrounded by white sandy beaches and mountains, forming a tranquil and charming bay view. Hiking to the lookout point overlooking Wineglass Bay, you can see the clear blue water and silver-white sandy beach, which is breathtakingly beautiful. The hike takes about 45 minutes, and although it was tiring, we persevered. Hiking allows you to experience the charm of nature, and we saw many strange rocks and trees, as well as kangaroos along the way. Overall, Wineglass Bay is a place worth visiting, with its sunny weather and reputation as one of the world's top ten most beautiful beaches. November 9, 2024