Australia, Australia/New Zealand, Tasmania
After leaving Launceston, I felt we were thrown into the Tasmanian twilight zone. Brunie, Wynyard, Rosebery, and Zeehan were but specs on the map, and tiny “sweet” restroom stops along the drive. I was struck by how much the area reminded me The towns...
Australia, Australia/New Zealand, Tasmania
Our brilliant idea of sleeping in the back of Deedee wasn’t gong so well. While camping in Mt. Field, we awoke to ice covered windows and frozen toes. I’m not sure what we were thinking for we attempted to drive to the top of the mountain that morning. I...
Australia, Australia/New Zealand, Tasmania
Tasmania Roadtrip begins – After a few days in Hobart where we visited the local markets, strolled along the docks, and ate our share of fish ‘n ships, we were all set to start our adventure of driving around Tasmania island. Renting a car was no problem,...
Australia, Australia/New Zealand, Tasmania
There’s a Gale in Tasy! – Well, I’m being a bit dramatic, but it certainly felt that we were in the middle of a full blown gale at times!! Welcome to life in Tasmania. The island is beautiful, a sprawling terrain of rugged mountains, jutting snow...
Australia, Australia/New Zealand, Tasmania
Our Tasmanian adventure actually started off on a spectacular path in whimsical Hobart. I met up with Gwenda who had arrived at the Pickled Frog hostel the previous evening whereas I caught the earliest flight available the next morning. My Melbourne hostel had a...
Australia, Australia/New Zealand
Farewell to the Games – Melbourne’s atmosphere is addictive! There are so many different people from around the world supporting one another, chatting in the streets, and hanging out in pubs long into the early morning hours. One of my favorite parts about...
