Tasmania
Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 7:40AM We're here in Hobart, spending a few days with our dear friend Sandy and exploring this beautiful island for the first time. The landscapes are looking lovely in the drizzle! Since I haven't worked out how to upload photographs via Sandy's computer, however, you'll just have to believe me for now ;-)
We drove around the harbour when we arrived yesterday afternoon and saw three white ships moored there. One of them looked rather familiar - sure enough, there it was, "our" ship! It's going to spend a couple of days in Melbourne before sailing on to Sydney and it was lovely to think we'll be joining it there.
Today we've been to the Salamanca market in Hobart and then out to the Hartzview vineyard, founded by Sandy's ancesters this afternoon. Her rellies were some of the first settlers here and having lived here all her life, she knows everyone! Hobart is in a beautiful setting and going up to the Signal Point at Mount Nelson this afternoon, we had a marvellous view over the estuary. It was really easy to see how they would be able to trace a ship's progress from three or four days out from the port from that amazing vantage point - photos will follow!
Tonight, we're dining Greek- looking forward to that.
Australia in friends, travelling
Reader Comments (2)
Gill, I have a friend with the name Hobart, now. But growing up I only knew him from a distance and by the name Hobie. Hobie Altar. The man who made sailing possible for New Mexico's man made mud holes, Hobie Cats. He lives a ferries ride away from us know, on an island of the San Juan Islands.
Isn't the water splendid ! You could do a Colourlovers for the Tasmanian Sea if you are so inclined.
kind wishes,
Ava
Hi Gilly,
Love your posts. We've been here in Sydney for two days now and the weather has been wonderful. Sitting here on our balcony at 5:00 p.m.enjoying cocktails, it is the first gloomy weather we've seen. Yesterday we went all over the beautiful harbors and bays, and today we drove out to the Blue Mountains and it was so clear. Can't wait to see "our" ship arrive on Wed. In port today is the Costa Deliziosa, and the Oceania Regatta is moored out in the bay. a huge Princess ship, I think Radiance of the Seas passed by a short time ago.
See you soon!
Laurie & David