The Day We Went to Bangor

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The Shed (internet images)

 UMPH has been looking forward to a day trip to Dunalley's newest eatery for months now, and not just because he's been itching to use the corny title The Day We Went to Bangor!  Everything that he's heard about the Bangor Wine and Oyster Shed (http://www.bangorshed.com.au/) has been positive, from the quality of the food and wines, through to the beautiful views over the vineyard and across to Blackman, Marion and Norfolk Bays.

 The roadworks that had until fairly recently blighted the trip from Hobart to Dunalley, forty-five minutes' south-east of Hobart, have been finished, which is a relief for anyone that doesn't want to chip their duco or risk a cracked headlight or windscreen.  The whole route is now well-sealed and offers an enjoyable drive all the way to Bangor, and beyond to the Tasman Peninsula, should you feel like an extended journey.

 With the X1/9 on full-song, the UMPHs chose to head past Bangor and on to Murdunna, Eaglehawk Neck and Taranna, after which they turned right and took the scenic detour via Koonya, Premaydena, Nubeena and White Beach, through Port Arthur and back to the Wine and Oyster Shed.  The route offers sweeping corners, dramatic views of the coastline and Tasman Sea, as well as glimpses of many of the area's pretty and secluded bays.  The Devil's Kitchen and the Saltwater River convict coal mines are worth a visit, too.  The drive is recommended, especially for owners of sports or classic cars!  (For a map of the route, please see: https://goo.gl/maps/AhreLy6g6Tu .)

 The Shed was quite literally abuzz!  There were maybe thirty or forty happy diners inside, with at least as many patrons again taking advantage of the outside deck and generous grounds, where adults and children ran, played and generally had a good time.  According to one of the friendly staff, it was busy but nothing out of the ordinary.  

 And no wonder!  Despite catering to very large numbers - including at least two separate big tables of cheerful patrons - the UMPHs' platter of scallops, cooked and au naturel oysters, marinated mussels, thinly shaved abalone, two styles of smoked salmon, and sourdough arrived promptly.  The scallops and cooked oysters were done to perfection; the cold selection was a delight!  The Bangor Jimmy's Hill Pinot Gris - created from a mix of their own and neighbouring properties' grapes - was the prefect complement, while the berry summercake and salted caramel cheesecake rounded off the meal very nicely indeed!  How could it not be busy with offerings like that?          
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The seafood platter (internet image)


So, in answer to the rhetorical question posed in the song, the UMPHs did have a lovely time the day they went to Bangor...  Now if only UMPH could get those damned lyrics out of his head!


U M P H.        

(uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au).
       

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