Parental Leave Trip

Seems like our 3 weeks on Tassie have gone so quickly! We've really loved the serenity of the forests here, the friendly people, curious wildlife and peaceful lakes.
We spent our last full day near Hobart at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). The architecture and location were very impressive, with big views from the 'Lawns' at the front over the river. Inside we descended 3 floors in the lift to be greeted by a huge wall of sandstone. And inside copper stairwells criss crossed from room to room. The place was a maze! To be honest I found the artwork a bit pointless and felt most of it was just trying to provoke a negative reaction which I didn't enjoy. Some pieces played with your perspective which was quite interesting, but most were quite odd. For such a beautiful building (which must have cost a lot to create) I'd hoped we'd come out knowing more about ourselves or the world, or feeling an emotion other than bemused.
We then went to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and saw Tasmanian Devils and Kangaroos as well as other native and non native birds and mammals. The Kangaroos had been fed all morning by visitors, so were lazing on the grass until they got spooked by a tractor and stampeded to the other side of the paddock. We did the 30min tour with a keeper which was interesting. Poppy decided to try and steal the show by doing her best and loudest raspberries, she was being so cute. Bonorong rescue wildlife from across Tassie. Shame the enclosures felt quite small though. I love learning about different animals but always feel a bit sad to see them looking bored in an enclosure.
We stayed at Richmond (not far from Hobart and the Airport) for our final night and had some delicious local red wine with dinner to celebrate our last night.
Rosie happily chatted away to Mike and Rach on the phone after dinner and told them she loves her family and friends.
In the morning we packed up the van and got our flight just after lunch. All went smoothly and the girls did great. Just a 3 hour flight and no time difference which is nice. Beautiful views over the coast of mainland Australia on the way.
Feels strange to say bye to campervanning after nearly 3 months. We've really enjoyed the flexibility it gave us and travelling about with our 'home'.
But we're all really excited to see Grandma and Grandad Chapman for next adventure from Brisbane to Cairns. Will be so lovely to have them with us :)Читать далее