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November 26th 2008
The open air and raw landscape was what directly affected us as we made our way down to Hobart. The more temperate climate, opposed to that of the warmer mainland Australia at this time of year (I write in early spring) was a gentle relief from Melbourne. I believe it to be true that here was the founding of the World's first 'Green party', Tasmanian's being fiercely proud of their island: and rightly so. Our walk around Launceston a day earlier had provided us with evidence enough of the beauty that was to befall us on this all too short venture. Immediately upon arrival into Hobart, having set down our baggage for the night in Liverpool Street, in a comfortable hostel, we made our way to the Harbour. From here it was easy to locate the ... read more
November 7th 2008
Launceston, Tasmania Between Melbourne and Tasmania lies the Bass Strait, and across this, directly between King and Flinders islands, we sailed to Devonport where our ship docked early one Tuesday morning. Having retrieved our baggage, we headed to the coach for Launceston, and observed eagerly our new surroundings. The state of Tasmania is certainly a natural state, and we loooked forward to exploring our city for the day: Launceston. Arriving at 11am, we made our way to Lindsay Street, over the Esk river to our hostel for the night. Mr Wattle, being of an introspective nature, and perhaps wishing to occupy the evening with the study of the islands ornithology, took a private room, while Messrs. Jones, Wilkins and I agreed upon a three bed, and arranged ourselves comfortably having settled the bill for the ... read more
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