Spending time in Tassie
Finding a place and time to post has not been easy. But, fear not the Donut is alive and not yet stung by a Aussie venomous creature.
A couple of days in Philip Island - not quite Melbourne's Delaware Beach to DC, nor Brighton to London - over the weekend were nice and relaxing. Weather wasn't that brilliant, but plenty of walks and booze made up for that. I think.
In Tassie, it's been a bit of a raod trip. Tassie's a bit bigger than you might imagine. Takes about 4-6 hours to cross from east to west, depending on how often you stop and refuel or just wander of the road to look at the sights.
Earlier this week, we were in Strahan (prnounced Strahhhhwn), which is the only port on the west coast and the hub for activities in the World Heritage Site. In the wind and rain, our catamaran, the Lady Jane II cruised out through Hell's Gates into the Southern Ocean, then back trhough McQuarie Harbour and up the Gordan River into the rain forest.
Yes. It rained in the rain forest. But, in case you don't know, the Gordon is one of the few truly wild rivers left in Australia if not the world. The pictures look great, but I've not found a place to upload them yet. May have to wait for Blighty.
Today was spent in the former penal colony of Port Arthur. I need a few more minutes to deal with Port Arthur. Right now, I need to dash back to the motel (think Motel 5 1/2). Suffice it to say for now, it was a good day, but one that leaves me feeling sad. I'll tell you why the next time I can get some surfing time.
A couple of days in Philip Island - not quite Melbourne's Delaware Beach to DC, nor Brighton to London - over the weekend were nice and relaxing. Weather wasn't that brilliant, but plenty of walks and booze made up for that. I think.
In Tassie, it's been a bit of a raod trip. Tassie's a bit bigger than you might imagine. Takes about 4-6 hours to cross from east to west, depending on how often you stop and refuel or just wander of the road to look at the sights.
Earlier this week, we were in Strahan (prnounced Strahhhhwn), which is the only port on the west coast and the hub for activities in the World Heritage Site. In the wind and rain, our catamaran, the Lady Jane II cruised out through Hell's Gates into the Southern Ocean, then back trhough McQuarie Harbour and up the Gordan River into the rain forest.
Yes. It rained in the rain forest. But, in case you don't know, the Gordon is one of the few truly wild rivers left in Australia if not the world. The pictures look great, but I've not found a place to upload them yet. May have to wait for Blighty.
Today was spent in the former penal colony of Port Arthur. I need a few more minutes to deal with Port Arthur. Right now, I need to dash back to the motel (think Motel 5 1/2). Suffice it to say for now, it was a good day, but one that leaves me feeling sad. I'll tell you why the next time I can get some surfing time.
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