peppermint bay

Walked down to docks. Took a catamaran tour of the river coast and harbour around Hobart and beyond. Cool, but sunny. Saw large white chested sea eagle swoop for fish. Interesting trip, very good lunch of local produce eg oyster, pate, chutney. Out tonight-mexican

Hobart

Arrived at twelve after a short delay because of fog at Canbarra at a temp of 2 degrees.

Had a walk round town, a bit windy!

Back in Biddulph

The weather is truly fowl - I've never known so much rain. So much for the long hot summer we were promised! You nearly got an early morning call yesterday, as we had a power cut, and I had no idea how to reboot the servers - but SLT managed to sort me out, so I'll know what to do next time. Wish I was there - it looks like you're having a great time.

Brisbane

Went into Brisbane today, 40 min on the train. Fabulous city-mixture of colonial buildings and very modern. Walked down the Southbanks- site of Expo 1988, took the "Seacat" across the river. Tour bus up to Mount Cootha- fabulous views of city, then on to the Botanical Gardens- lizards, ibis, exotic trees everywhere! Ate out then returned on train. Weather brilliant for British Summer! Goes dark at 6 pm!
Tasmania is going to be cold! Will leave shorts behind!

Crikey

Went to Australia Zoo yesterday, all the keepers were so enthusiastic and everywhere was so clean. Lots of hands on - but that's not me or david stroking the tiger so Emily is still one up! the keepers spend lots of time with the animals. Saw a Tasmanian Devil - want one for a pet they are lovely!
The zoo is close to the Glass House mountains, very impressive.
Off to Brisbane for the day today

Were here

Three 7 hour flights and there was Sheila to meet us around 7:30 am in the morning, took us back to Redcliffe.

A cup of tea, some fruit and of for a walk to the coast, quiet and beautiful, the weather is lovely, 20 in the shade.

When to see Auntie Anne and then met Martin after he had finished work.

Sheila got us a meal ready and we tried to stay awake (6:00 pm).

Go to Tasmania on Thursday for a week.

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