We started out early today in order to travel up to the top of Mt. Wellington that overlooks Hobart. The view was fantastic. We needed some exercise so took a little hike at the top, enjoying the fresh air, and cool temperatures. One of the treasures of Hobart. Had lunch half way down the mountain at a little cafe and were treated to some live music. It felt like we had travelled back in time to the sixties with songs we knew all the words as well as the Cafe's r...

Arrived in Hobart midday and immediately headed to town. Apparently Horbartians flock to the waterfront like seagulls to chips so our first duty of the day was to check that out. Took a stroll around Battery Point, had lunch at Irish Murphy's (just had to, to celebrate Simon's heritage), and then took a wonderful tour around Hobart by car to see how the local folk live. My feeling is that the people here are friendly, modest and very concerned about their enviro...