Hobart TAS

Today we were up early to explore Hobart’s famous Salamanca Markets. With coffee and pastries in hand we slowly perused the 300+ stalls spruiking everything from produce to pottery, fine arts to food trucks, books to buskers and more. We came away with some earrings, a scarf, a Huon pine pen, some Sea Shepherd t-shirts, an exercise block 😆 and a Tassie Devil garden ornament!

Leaving the markets we headed up Mt Wellington for an amazing panoramic view over Hobart. We were blessed with sunny skies and clear conditions, even if the ‘feels like’ temperate was a chilly 3 degrees! 🥶

Next on the agenda we explored the World Heritage-listed Cascades Female Factory which tells the story of the displacement, mistreatment and forced migration of convict women and girls and their contribution to colonisation. Sadly much of the original site has long been destroyed so interpretation through imagination was key.

After finding our next accommodation in the hills above Hobart, we ended the day with dinner at the Cascades Brewery where Anthony had a tasting paddle and I found Everlasting Happiness 😊Read more