Australia I miss you... It's been 5 months and 3 days since we last met. A family Christmas and a different country's new year; exploring near and exploring far you still seem to have quite an effect on me. Without a doubt I think about you everyday. I've eaten the timtams I brought home. They're … Continue reading Australia I Miss You…
Tasmania
Travel Theme: Possibility
With access to a computer, Ailsa's new travel theme of possibility appeared in my reader. This is a well timed theme for me. Possibilities... 2013 for me held so many possibilities. Kangaroo Island or Kangaroo Valley last january; whether to stay in Adelaide or road trip the Great Ocean Road; Uluru or Tasmania from Melbourne; … Continue reading Travel Theme: Possibility
88 Days Later
88 days... Does it sound long? Or does it sound short? Well the 88 days the Australian government required me to do farmwork in regional Australia is now complete. Five farms later (plus one extra for a couple of days), two in Northern Territory and three in Western Australia have certainly provided quite an experience … Continue reading 88 Days Later
Penguin Road Trips, Mona exploring and Venturing on
My tour finishing, I used my last couple of days to explore. Venturing to Hobart's Mona, the museum of new and old art, it was an interesting visual experience. Handed an 'o' device, like a smart phone, it provided information about each piece giving you the option to 'love' or 'hate' it. Novel for galleries, … Continue reading Penguin Road Trips, Mona exploring and Venturing on
The Diary of a Tassie Adventure – Day 6 – Richmond, the Devil’s Kitchen and Port Arthur
After an amazing sleep, it was the day that me, Joyce, Emma and Markus hit Port Arthur. Crossing the Tasman Bridge heading south, the first stop along the way was Richmond. The true definition of a hamlet, it was quaint, quirky and peaceful. Walking with Emma, we were more than a little surprised to find … Continue reading The Diary of a Tassie Adventure – Day 6 – Richmond, the Devil’s Kitchen and Port Arthur
The Diary of a Tassie Adventure – Day 5 – Wineglass Bay, Cape Tourville & Bonorong
After laughing ourselves silly the night before, we got up early to catch the sunrise. Some novelty pictures taken with Markus's Thai hat, we were then on our way via Great Oyster Bay. Arriving early into the car park for Wineglass Bay at 8.04, red gloves on, the sun out shining, we started the second … Continue reading The Diary of a Tassie Adventure – Day 5 – Wineglass Bay, Cape Tourville & Bonorong