Blogs from Rosny, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Oceania

So, during this "shelter in place" or quarantine period, many friends have asked me this question. My short answer is: I would go anywhere it is safe, and happy. Narrowing it down, I would say New Zealand, Thailand, and Cape Town. Why? If things were safe everywhere, where would I go? How about the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia, Tasmania, and Yerevan, Armenia. But reality speaks loud and clear! New Zealand is clean, not heavily populated, and loves the outdoors. It feels safe there, yet far enough off the beaten path to avoid pandemic issues. Thailand, simply has the number one rated hospital in the world. Add to that, great food, nice people, world class shopping, and a very interesting cultural explosion. Cape Town, home to Barry the V, means I would be treated like a ... read more

Buenos noches! Well not quite yet but it's getting closer every day! A week or so ago I received my Pelergrino Credencial (Pilgrim Credential) from the Australian Friends of the Camino and I've mostly stopped going to outdoor shops so the time must be close. Actually I seem to be pilgrim 103 from Australia since the AFOTC started issuing credencials here. With Tassie weather I haven't had much time on the road getting fit but everything is worn in anyway now, sleeping bag and all. My boots are awesome and I even took them to the snow last week where unbelievably they kept my feet "well dry"! Scarpa really are the best I think and mine are a nice light goretex design which should suit the warm weather. I do want to have a go at ... read more

Located on the River Derwent, the luxurious Wrest Point Hotel offers guests a hot tub, a casino and an outdoor swimming pool. The property also features 5 restaurants and 6 bars. Wrest Point Hobart is just 6 minutes’ drive from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the famous Salamanca Markets. Sullivans Cove is a 5-minute drive away. All air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Most rooms also offer excellent views of the harbour, city skyline or Mount Wellington. Guests can relax in the sauna, or play a round of mini-golf or tennis. The Wrest Point also offers a fully equipped fitness centre, a tour desk and a gift shop. Offering magnificent river views, The Point Revolving Restaurant serves Modern Australian cuisine with French influences. Pier One features tapas ... read more

well we are just about all packed and what we don't have we can buy or do without. Excitement is building even though we are only going to Sydney tomorrow. Vancouver and Victoria Canada on Thursday.... read more