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Published: January 10th 2009
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Me and my mate at Penguin7 Jan
Climbed through Freycinet National Park to ‘Wineglass Bay’ apparently one of the finest beaches in the world. Stunning. Camped at Friendly Beaches - and shared our dinner location with the local wallaby population. Weather gorgeous and hot
8 Jan
Heading down towards Port Arthur where the convicts were held. Campsite full tonight so stayed at Lime Bay - fabulous pitch overlooking the sea. All for $12 - first time we have paid in 4 nights! Freezing today, sun shining, but I am glad of the fleece I bought yesterday. Wish I had my thermal leggings!
9 Jan
Went to Port Arthur today. Supposed to be sad and haunting as it tells the story of the convicts miserable life. Think you need to be Australian to think this way though - as the countryside is stunning and they only got sent there if they persistently offended. Quite frankly, if you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.
Sat up until dark on the rocks and watched the fairy penguins coming in to feed their chicks - just us and the penguins, awesome.
10 Jan
Elephant seal pup - one of only 3 such seals in Tasmanian waters
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Barry & Margaret wild camping (should be in Antarctica) on the rocks around from the camp. So went to say hello - he looks a bit rough as he is in moult apparently. Only the second pup known in Tassie according to the Ranger.
Camped at Seven Mile Beach, just short of Hobart - a proper site with electricity and showers - arhh!
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Pete and Frances
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A BIG HELLO
Hnthere guys, we have just stumbled across your blog having got your Christmas card and the link that you sent.We are very impresed and would like to be ther etoo.Looks and sounds wonderful.Perhaps we will venture there for our retirement or something. can't think where you are going to find a use for your French in Aussie, unless there are french speaking aboriginals or French speaking penguins ( Frances).I have always wanted to have the time to learn more though as it is a beautiful language( pete). Trust that you atre both well.Average temps sound a bit rough.Cold season I guess, but trust that it will improve .There are real variables from what we can gather in the climate depending where you go.Looking forwards now to following your adventures you super people. Enjoy , you deserve it... Pete and Frances