The Big One

Hobart

Friday, July 19, 2013 A few nights ago we caught an add on tv advertising serviced studios at Zero Davey Boutique Apartments in Hobart for AUD129. And this is where we checked in last night: cute little studio with kitchinette, washing machine…

Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula

Thursday, July 18, 2013 Travelled South from Triabunna to Dunalley via a small forest back road. It was beautiful in the early morning mist and completely void of other people. This is a great way to start the morning. At…

Maria Island

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 We decided to stay 2 nights in Triabunna, to be able to enjoy a whole day on Maria Island.  We had arranged the night before for our “free” ferry ride to the island.  We were interested…

Bay of Fires

Sunday, July 14, 2013 First day of Australian rain today. We are still recovering from jet lag, so we were up early again. Did not burn the toast in the toaster but still managed to set off the smoke alarm…

Mt William National Park

Saturday, July 13, 2013 Headed into the North East of Tasmania and the Mt William National Park.  First stop was the Low Head Lighthouse.  It was a cold and foggy morning and it was good to see the light house…

Tamar Valley

Friday, July 12, 2013 Travelled up the western Tamar Valley, from Launceston to Greens Beach and then headed to George Town for the night. First stop was the Tamar Island Wetlands where we walked the fog covered boardwalks in search…

Launceston

Tuesday, July 10, 2013 We couldn’t have wished for a better weather start of our trip in Tasmania. We landed yesterday, picked up luggage and rental car, checked in to Hotel Charles Launceston, and promptly went for a walk to stretch the…

Arrival in Tasmania

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 After a 48 hour delay in San Francisco due to an “aircraft incident”, we have successfully made it to Australia. First stop was Sydney where we rushed to make our connection and failed. As a result,…

San Francisco

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 Arrived back in San Francisco officially bringing Leg 1 of our trip to an end.  It is good to back, even if it is only for 5 days. And the weather gods are being good to…

Leg 1: Europe and the White Sea

May – June, 2013 Leg 1 was a great start to the trip. Caroline started in London and then sailed to Hamburg, through the Kiel Canal to Flensburg, Aalborg, Skagen and Oslo. At Oslo a short flight took her to…

Churt, Farnham

Thursday, June 27, 2013 Travel day to see long time friend Dan, Lisa and James. Amazing drive from Heathrow through some beautiful countryside and tiny lanes to Churt. A little unfortunately it was raining most of the time. Dan and Lisa…

Gent – Gent – Ypres.

Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, 2013 Had a wonderful stay with Hilde, Yaron, Moos and Liran in Gent. Moos kindly gave up his room for us which was very nice of him. We talked, ate, drunk and just relaxed with…

Groningen

Had a wonderful stay with our friends Heleen and Mark in Groningen, Netherlands. Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Headed North to the coast enjoying a drive around the countryside. Lovely canals, tree lined roads, windmills, flat fields, bicycles and tiny hamlet…

Kirkenes

Sunday, June 2, 2013 We docked for the day in the quiet town of Kirkenes.  Since there was not much going on here, being Sunday didn’t help either, we decided to do a 15km / 10m bike trip to the…