OR How I Became a Step Daddy... I booked myself onto a 6 day tour of Tasmania - "Taste of Tasmania". I was nervous about joining the group, but they were really nice and very mixed. The oldest were in the 60's and the youngest was 18. There was only one other person from the UK in the initial 14 people. The rest were a mixture of Asia and Europe and one mad Canadian (why are they always mad?) I had a fantastic time. I was back to being active Ron. ...

Hi all Just a quick note to say that I am now in Hobart, Tasmania. I start a 6 day tour of the Island on Monday. After sweaty Hamilton Island, Hobart is much cooler at about 18-20 degrees. Not overly impressed with Hobart - bit like Auckland but smaller. I'm told there are much nicer things to see. Will update after the tour probably, when I'm off to Perth, West Australia. Ronnie