The first fine day. Such a shame we can’t climb to the peak (with a 5hr+ drive to come) but so relieved to have fine weather for packing up camp.
Our site of
Col, Cheryl, Jordan, Jack and Jess all woke at 7am and were fed and packed by
8:30am. Not bad for tents and mattresses. I’m writing my diary and Jordan and
Jess are having a shower while waiting for everyone else to finish. The aim was to
leave by 9am. It’s now 10 minutes away. Not sure if that will happen. J
It turns out Morgans are heading on a different route today, so we could have left 30 minutes ago. Williams and Parkes are heading along the Highland Lakes Way (a few km’s of unsealed but smooth road) and Morgans are heading down the main highway. Beautiful mountain and lake scenery. I enjoyed our stops at a little boutique, Salmon and Ginseng Farm and a vineyard where we topped up with some yummy supplies. After getting fresh bread from the bakery we stopped at the lakes edge for fresh salmon sandwiches.
It turns out Morgans are heading on a different route today, so we could have left 30 minutes ago. Williams and Parkes are heading along the Highland Lakes Way (a few km’s of unsealed but smooth road) and Morgans are heading down the main highway. Beautiful mountain and lake scenery. I enjoyed our stops at a little boutique, Salmon and Ginseng Farm and a vineyard where we topped up with some yummy supplies. After getting fresh bread from the bakery we stopped at the lakes edge for fresh salmon sandwiches.
We arrived at the caravan park North of Hobart, on the river at about 4pm with
Morgans not far behind. Camped right on the river’s edge with 15 ducks swimming
at our feet. Popped out a bottle of champagne and broke out the salmon pate and
bikkies.
We all caught the 7:10pm local bus into Hobart wharf to watch the
fireworks. I couldn’t believe it took an hour. Still so far from Hobart.
First we grabbed some fish n chips and then sat on the end of Elizabeth Street Pier. I was desperately looking for Clyde’s boat but Lisa told me ‘Endeavour 2’. It’s ‘Venture 2’. I got his number off Phoebe but there was no answer.
First we grabbed some fish n chips and then sat on the end of Elizabeth Street Pier. I was desperately looking for Clyde’s boat but Lisa told me ‘Endeavour 2’. It’s ‘Venture 2’. I got his number off Phoebe but there was no answer.
After watching the 9:30pm fireworks everyone jumped back on the bus for a 1hr trip back to camp. Couldn’t sleep anyway as kids in the camp enjoying New Year’s Eve were screaming and playing all night. I was so disappointed when Clyde phoned me at 11:30pm and said to bring my group onto the yacht for the midnight fireworks. Everyone was in bed and it was too far away. It would have been a perfect way to bring in the new year. L
He leaves at midday tomorrow. Hopefully I’ll be able to see him before that but it’s so difficult to move a group of 11 people in time for anything.
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