Finally in Tasmania

Spirit of Tasmania beside the Diamond Princess

On Friday we did a dummy drive to the Port to check out where we had to go with the caravan, it seems that most people end up doing that as we met another couple who also stayed at Benalla and they were due to do the Saturday night sailing. Had a quiet afternoon, will have to have a good look around Melbourne on our return, using public transport.

Fernglade just out of Burnie

Sailing during the day was just magic, it was overcast when we left Melbourne, it takes close to 3 hours to leave the harbour and once in the open sea it was very smooth sailing and a beautiful day. We sat on deck 10 where there was a great duo singing most of the time. The trip went very quickly even though we were an hour late in due to the head wind. Found our way to the park at Ulverstone no worries and we were set up and cooking dinner at 8.30.

Today we went to the Penguin markets about 10 minutes away, must say just the same junk you see at most markets only a few local handcrafted things. We then drove to Burnie another 10 minutes down the road, then out to Fernglade, lovely to see some greenery although the grass that we have seen is very dry. Today has been overcast and a cold wind, give me the heat any day.

Looking at all the brochures we have there is so much to see and do, feel that a month will not be enough, so quite daunting. Things we miss we will just have to come back again and do, but fly here. Can't afford to spend any more time than a month here as still so much more of the mainland to see.