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Leaving from Hobart today. It’s the height of summer but certainly doesn’t feel like it. 40 degrees a few days ago and barely 15 degrees today. Why did I leave my puffer jacket with Linda? Ah yes, on the Overland track it might be snowing.😉 Keep warm and enjoy.

Pictures speak more than words ….

Easier day today, some leisurely walk in the morning followed by kayaking down to Ansons Bay. And being treated by some fantastic dinner prepared by the crew (the host of the Bay of Fires lodge and the guides) All of us, having a great time

Enjoying the beauty of nature including all the things it throws at you … including a torrential downpour with storm force winds and a sandstorm We made it to the lodge despite the tough conditions. To be greeted by

In Tasmania, not Scotland. Mind you, seeing the street signs in Bothwell one could think differently

For auld lang syne, should old acquaintance be forgot … All enjoying our drink of choice. No better place to have a nightcap

Strolling through Hobart, reminders of history are never far away At Victoria dock, we found some statues reminding us of the British Arctic expedition in Dec 1898 on the Southern Cross Not far away there is another reminder of how it all started with settlers coming across from Europe Not only Port Arthur but alsoContinue reading “Hobart – a city with a lot of history”

Port Arthur on the Tasman peninsula was a penal station was established in 1830, initially as a timber-getting camp using convict labour. From 1833 Port Arthur was used as a punishment station for repeat offenders. By 1840 more than 2000 convicts, soldiers and civil staff lived here. Port Arthur had become a major industrial settlement,Continue reading “Port Arthur – much more than a prison”

12 Kilometres outside of Hobart. We took the MONA Ferry to get there, in itself a fun ride What an amazing place.. best museum I have seen for a while – sexy, provocative, disturbing and deeply engaging. Loved the interactive way of exploring the exhibits using modern technology. No easy way to describe the experienceContinue reading “MONA – Museum of Old And New Art”

Hobart – Australia’s second-oldest city and southernmost capital. It’s a lovely place, very relaxed and stress free. Somewhere I could imagine to live First night we had a wander through the streets of Hobart to fight off the jetlag … not for us but our friends. Found this interesting looking street art come bike standsContinue reading “Exploring Hobart”