Tassie – Day 8 … and a few photos

Well the last day of our Tassie trip was beautiful weather again, we really have been so lucky you know. We drove from Burnie to Devonport via Latrobe and Sheffield, stopping at a few attractions such as the House of Anvers chocolate factory (their fudge is just awesome) and a lovely little glass studio in Sheffield where we watched some very clever glass marble making. We had another fairly uneventful crossing of Bass Strait aboard the Spirit of Tasmania, although it was a little rougher than the trip over, but nothing that put me off a wonderful three course meal and a few glasses of Tassie red (again – you’ll all be thinking I’m a sot).

First job of course this morning was to go and pick up Jackie – she was a little weird at first, but I think she still loves us

And now it is back to the real world unfortunately – why couldn’t holidays last a little longer?

Here are a few photos – including a couple with me in them so you know I haven’t been making it all up! And before anyone says anything, no, I’m not in the first photo!

The monkeys in Launceston City Park were wonderful to watch. This guy is getting the full-body makeover from his two mates, they were at it the whole time we stood there (about 15 minutes).

Here’s me overlooking Dove Lake, with the amazing Cradle Mountain in the background.

Here’s me again, onboard the Eagle, cruising down the Gordon River.

The Seal Cruise in Stanley was a highlight, they were a delight to watch, but boy did they smell bad!

Stanley is a beautiful little spot, I think my favourite place we visited. The prominent rocky outcrop is called “The Nut”.

Here I am (2023, blue shirt, light grey shorts) struggling up the hill towards the finish line in the Burnie 10.

Taking the car on the Spirit is a great way to see Tasmania – I’d recommend it!

We’re already planning our next trip to Tassie for early next year – there was so much of this beautiful little island we didn’t see. I have two trips to Burnie in November for work, but they don’t count.

Sassy, you were right in your comment about my heart rate during the Burnie 10. According to my HRM, I maxed out at 182 (106%) and averaged 169 (98%) – so a fair effort I guess.