Kingfisher bay near Southport

Making our way further south taking the scenic route through some lovely seaside villages

 

 

Fisherman's paradise

 fabulous old fishing shacks, that could tell a story or two!!!!

 

 

Dover

 

After going to the family BBQ at Ben & Susan's  house (on the side of Mt Wellington) for  Sunday lunch & catching up with the family for one last time before they all head back to Sydney

 

We headed off south to Dover a quaint seaside village about 2 hour drive through the Huon Valley

 

On Monday morning we borrowed the bikes from the motel & headed off to explore the town

 

Pile of abalone shells

Some months ago I bought a coupon on the net for 2 nights accommodation @ Smugglers Rest in Dover

 

Town jetty & fleet of fishing boats

No luck trying to score a fish for dinner!!!

 

 

Check out the name of the boxes!!!!

Smugglers Rest & view from patio

 

Lovely church complete with headstones

Ben & Susan Wedding

We were lucky enough to be in the right place & right time & today we are invited to Bob's nephew Ben wedding

 

Meadowbank estate winery, beautiful setting for a wedding overlooking the winery & Barilla bay

Waiting for the bride!!!

 

 

Lovely music while we are waiting

 

Ben, Celebrant & best man

Flower girls & Maid of Honour

Susan & her Dad

 

Two little cuties Isabella & Gracie

 

Taking their vows

 

Weather not looking to promising!!!

Here comes Mr & Mrs Ben McLucas

 

 

All the grooms family & friends arrived in the Big Red Double Decker bus from Hobart

Beautiful roses on the centre piece of the table

Proud Mon & Dad (Paul & Margaret) & Ben

Reception area & food was to die for!!!!

 

Will, Jodie, Kylie, & Isabella
Sisters & niece & nephew of Ben

 

Jodie, Paul (Dad) Margaret (Mum) Kylie, Ben & his gorgeous bride Susan

Happy family shot

It's a nice story how Ben & Susan met about 3 years ago.
They both work on the Aurora Australis the supply ship for Antartica,
Ben is seaman & Susan a Marine biologist, who had stayed down at the Antartic several times during the summer, catching & tagging penquins

Ben was getting worried on this return trip as they got stuck in the ice for 2 weeks & he was beginning to think he wouldn't make it home in time for the wedding

LUCK WAS ON HIS SIDE
& he married the lady of his dreams today!!!