Well Hobart laid it on again for us today with another very cold day with intermittent showers (it allegedly reached 10 degrees...but I'm not sure when...). It is a lovely city though and we spent the morning having a bit more of a look around. We started with a trip on the Red Decker Bus which was a one and a half hour loop around to all the major sites in Hobart. We thought of stopping at one or two of the attractions but I'm afraid the wind, sleet and cold outside the bus acted as somewhat of a deterrent. So after completing the loop we wandered through some of the shops and galleries at Salamanca Place near the waterfront, finishing with a quick lunch at a bakery. We had been told about the famous Tasmanian curried scallop pies and thought we should give them a go. I will admit they are not my favourite, though Gary seemed to enjoy his.
We arrived back on board at about 2pm and I did my striptease as I ascended the stairs from Deck 4 to our cabin on Deck 11. Deck 5 saw the windcheater & beanie go; Deck 7 and the first jacket was gone; Deck 9 and the second jacket was history; Deck 10 I had to check myself as I realised another layer off and I’d be down to my bra and undies – it was so hot on board after the chilly conditions ashore. I then decided I needed a “nana nap” if I was going to last the night. I couldn't believe it but it was 4.15pm when I awoke with a start, disturbed at the thought that I may have missed my afternoon waffle. I raced to the buffet and was relieved to see my waffle waiting for me...yummm!
We set off at around 5pm and farewelled Hobart as we sailed down the Derwent towards Stormy Bay, Bass Strait, the Tasman Sea and ultimately Sydney. Unfortunately as soon as we reached the mouth of the river, the old familiar swell returned with the consequent rockin and a rollin of the ship. Yep, you got it – Gaz was down for the count and took to his bed. It was a pity because within an hour the rolling had pretty much stopped but it was too late for our Gaz. So it was another formal night where I went solo. After dinner I went to another great show put on by the singers and dancers and then there was a special event in the central atrium. It was a re-creation of New Years' Eve, complete with a countdown, balloon drop, streamers etc.
So it was a great end to the day. Back at the cabin now and Gaz feels better but is now asleep. I have just watched a documentary on TV about two guys who kayaked from Australia to New Zealand – if they can do it, I guess we can make it from Tassie to Sydney on the Dawn Princess!
(Peter & Colin, our fantastic Cruise Director & Deputy Cruise Director)
1 comment:
Greetings,
You'll have to fly.drive, or drive/drive (ferry) if you haven't already, beautiful state of ours the "apple isle". My cousin, who lives juust south of Hobart on the way to Huonville gave me both barrels when I made a huge blunder saying our goodbyes at Hobart airport. Said I was a bit sad to be leaving her and flying back to Australia. What a dumbkoff.
Shame you don't have a videographer travelling with you both - some special editing may have had to be done during the striptease.
Soon to see "The Mainland" - Boo
Bye for now,
F & L
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