The idea of kayaking today was canned with the consensus
that it was too freezing (especially if you fell in the icy water) and no sandy
entry for the kayaks. The day started at 4 degrees Celsius with a wind-chill
factor of -5 degrees Celsius, alternating between rain and drizzle.
A lot of the morning was just spent hanging in the kitchen/fireplace, but then after becoming a bit stir crazy we decided to do a 6km boardwalk hike (Ronnie's), in the rain (adults plus Jack). Jordan and Jess took Eliza and Amara to the Rangers Hut/interpretation centre for a shorter walk and a look around, then back to the fire to play cards.
It was lovely to take Leah and Gary out for a break, but I’m not sure if they enjoyed hiking in the rain much. Other tourists were upset that the entire Cradle area was covered in cloud all day. The peak was not to be seen. While at the info centre we booked in for a Tasmanian Devil experience, picked up at 8:30pm from reception.
The afternoon was spent in my camp chair by the fire with my book and a coffee, then progressed to my bed for a nap and more reading. Col snuck in a bit of a nap as well. Jordan and Jack went and bought frozen pizzas which they cooked for us in the pizza oven in the kitchen. Nice.
First we got to pat the little Devil, very nervous creature, then watch them be fed. They make a cool sound screaming at each other. We also saw some spotted quolls. Very cute. They are fast and twitchy and remind me of squirrels. The bus tour then included driving along the road with spotlights. Bruce (“Fred”) up the front with the driver, spotting wallabies, pademelons and wombats. It’s amazing how many there are. And we spotted a Tassie Tiger, I have the photo to prove it (on Fiona’s camera as mine died. I think it’s my 18-200mm lens playing up, bugger).
A lot of the morning was just spent hanging in the kitchen/fireplace, but then after becoming a bit stir crazy we decided to do a 6km boardwalk hike (Ronnie's), in the rain (adults plus Jack). Jordan and Jess took Eliza and Amara to the Rangers Hut/interpretation centre for a shorter walk and a look around, then back to the fire to play cards.
It was lovely to take Leah and Gary out for a break, but I’m not sure if they enjoyed hiking in the rain much. Other tourists were upset that the entire Cradle area was covered in cloud all day. The peak was not to be seen. While at the info centre we booked in for a Tasmanian Devil experience, picked up at 8:30pm from reception.
The afternoon was spent in my camp chair by the fire with my book and a coffee, then progressed to my bed for a nap and more reading. Col snuck in a bit of a nap as well. Jordan and Jack went and bought frozen pizzas which they cooked for us in the pizza oven in the kitchen. Nice.
First we got to pat the little Devil, very nervous creature, then watch them be fed. They make a cool sound screaming at each other. We also saw some spotted quolls. Very cute. They are fast and twitchy and remind me of squirrels. The bus tour then included driving along the road with spotlights. Bruce (“Fred”) up the front with the driver, spotting wallabies, pademelons and wombats. It’s amazing how many there are. And we spotted a Tassie Tiger, I have the photo to prove it (on Fiona’s camera as mine died. I think it’s my 18-200mm lens playing up, bugger).
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