Blogs from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Oceania - page 16

We are now in Hobart, capital city of Tasmania. It has been way too long since I have written and now trying to remember everything that has happened….We have been in Tasmania for almost two weeks now, and we are loving it, though we do have to keep reminding ourselves that we are still in Australia, and not in Europe. It just feels so different, perhaps aided by the chill in the air, reminiscent of those European autumn days! So, to go back. I mentioned that we had arrived in Tasmania, to torrential rain. As we had been forewarned on the ferry across that Tasmania’s east had been flooded in large areas, we decided to head west first. The ferry docked at 6am, so we drove until about 8am, when we could reasonably expect caravan parks ... read more

Hi all Back again with Blog No.14. Since our last blog we have been having a wonderful time here in Tasmania. On Wednesday 16th March we went into Hobart - Battery Point and spent some time wandering around Narrina an old house built in the 1800's. Some really interesting items on display in the house and well worth the visit. A wander around Salamanca when it was quieter was great looking in some of the expensive art shops/galleries. Some beautiful pieces but very expensive. No room in our luggage anyway to take home!! A barbie at home finished the day off nicely. Thursday and off early to the National Park and seeing some interesting places on the way. Before the park we stopped at the Salmon Ponds which were well worth the stop. The grounds are ... read more

Hi all and welcome to our nextblog. We are still in Tasmania and enjoying every minute of it. We have been so lucky with the weather. It has been sunny every day so far although this morning is a little dull on the mountain (Wellington). We have been doing loads of sightseeing and visiting some fabulous beaches and scienic locations. Mount Nelson is a beautiful place and some spectacular views from the top but this was topped by our drive up to Mount Wellington. Superb views all round - we were lucky to go on a very clear day. We went to the launch of Cary Lewincamp's new CD called Home. He is a weel known guitarist in Hobart and we had seen him at the Salamanca Market. Very good and relaxing. Monday was a public ... read more

Hi all Us again! We visited the most amazing museum yesterday in Hobart. It is called MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) and only been open about six weeks. It has been designed and the contents inside to confront people. It is brilliant - we didn't feel really confronted but fascinated by the way it has been developed. We will have to go back again so we can take more in. Sorry but not allowed to publish photos on the net but some others for you all to see. Finally had my fish and chips last night after all this time!!! Back to Salamanca Market tomorrow morning for another wander. Be in touch soon. Love Barry & Nicky... read more

Hi all After leaving Perth on Monday morning we flew to Adelaide where we stayed for two days. It was a great pity but because of flooding on the line we couldn't take the Indian Pacific Train as originally planned. We had to get up early on Monday to catch the early morning flight but it was quite straightforward leaving. Janet & Celia took us to the airport and it was strange waving goodbye knowng we will see them again in about four weeks time. Arriving in Adelaide spot on time we took a shuttle bus that took us directly to our hotel right in the centre of Adelaide. We took an interesting walk from the hotel which is in Victoria Square and wandered up to the main shopping area where we browsed and found a ... read more