Friday, September 09, 2005

The World Famous Richmond Bridge



Just realised we've been here in Richmond for a few weeks now and we haven't yet posted a photo of the Richmond bridge. Well here's a photo of it above. Built to last by convicts who had nothing better to do. Very scenic and there is a beautiful park along the river on either side. There's a resident population of ducks and geese who are fed multiple times each day by locals and tourists. Would probably make nice pate.

The bridge crosses the Coal River which, supposedly, has some brown trout in it. I've been trying to coax one of these elusive creatures out of the river but so far without success.

Well worth a visit if you're in the area. Only 20 or so KM's from Hobart and also a very pretty town with lots of nice cafes and cottages.

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