The above Tasmania

Houses near where I'm staying

If I get wifi at airport will perhaps blog again c

Another day in Tasmania. How could I not have mentioned the Melbourne cup. A horse race, won by a woman. You can just imagine the stick she had taken and the difficulty in getting a ride.
Went to MONA the local art gallery very impressive. Also wasn't sure what to make of some of the displays. My usual inability to download any of the pictures continues, will have to wait till I'm home. When I was sold the ticket they forgot to mention the 99 steps from the ferry to the gallery.
So today I visited the Frecycient National Park. Beautiful. The view below is wineglass bay, it gets its name from its shape. I had to walk up 1.5kms to take this picture. I found it hard going up hill and hot.

Boring I know another beach. The water is cold so wasn't tempted into the water. I'm going to need a rest when I get home. Until today only seen dead wallabies on the road so nice to see this little fellow.

Well made Tasmania arrived at the right airport on the right day. The change in weather was noticeable. Rain and a cold wind. Bit like the uk. I was collected by Dave and Jane, who took me to there place, cup of tea, sort my washing out and then away to signal piont. Amazing views.

A very nice restaurant and we had a tasty lunch and a drive around Hobart to help me get my bearings. I sorted out a couple of trips. I'm going to be busy up early and long days. I was taken to Salmon Ponds. Many years ago mid 1800's, they started breeding salmon and trout. They are now in all the rivers throughput Tasmania. Whilst there saw albino trout. Wanted to show picture but as per usual I don't understand the technology.
Then we went to the rainforest. The smell of eucalyptus trees, the old trees stretching up to the sky. I saw an amazing waterfall. A brilliant day out. Another picture malfunction Carnot put up rainforest pictures.

Another day Tasman island after Able Tasman who discovered the place. Seen seals, on bottom photo, sea eagles, shy albatross and cormonts that look like little penguins. The crew of the boat where ver knowledge about the wildlife and the rock formations. See below the rocks.

Just look at this beach sandy, sheltered and so blue.

After lunch a trip to Pot Arthur. A really interesting afternoon. Such a hard life and sentenced to transportation for stealing a candle or clothes. Travelling for months and arriving at this convict site. Such harsh treatment seton such a beautiful bay.

More excitement to come. MONA tomorrow a art gallery 

So leaving Sydney for Hobart looking forward to that. I hav have had some hot sun but seen rain at Uluru and here in Sydney. It's 6am and already 20 degrees.
The botanical gardens a really good nosy round many of the plants I didn't re cognise but those I did where house plants to us. A really nice was to spend Sunday afternoon. I've walked miles and miles. Got a few blisters but who cares.

Whale watching on Saturday, you will need to look carefully to see the tail. Very exciting.

Traditional picture of Sydney. Arrived in Tasmania and the temperature has dropped and seen a bit of rain. Got myself sorted and rearing to go