Today we’ve taken a boat cruise around Macquarie Harbour, out to Hell’s Gate and then up the Gordon River… Absolutely stunning. Luckily for us, the weather was calm so the boat was able to go out of Hell’s Gate and in to the Roaring 40’s....
We’ve been on the road again for the last 2 days – heading along the north coast & then down west. We spent last night in Somerset. The kids have been requesting more beach walks, which I’ve been more than happy to accommodate. I’m...
Day 8 and it’s Boxing Day today. We’ve headed to the Gorge again this afternoon for a cool down swim, so I thought I’d brave the water today and swim up the Gorge with my Sister and all the kids. Can I just say that the water was cold (if you had of...
A day on which we give thanks – whatever our beliefs – I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Yule with family, friends and loved ones. I am grateful for that which I have. I am not sorrowful for that which I do not. I have more than others, less than...
A late start – after another late night. The sun doesn’t go down until about 9 p.m. here in Tasmania, and I think it’s starting to catch up with us all. Cataract Gorge today, so the kids can go swimming and wear themselves out enough to go to bed at...
Day 5 is St Helens to Launceston – the kids can’t wait any longer. Along the way we passed fields of poppies. I’m curious about what they are used for and whether the farmers need permits to grow them… I only wish I had of been able to climb...
