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    • Der Traum wird doch wahr
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      Day 68

      Zu den Tassies

      January 19 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

      Der Flug von Melbourne nach Hobart dauert nur 1 1/4 Stunden. Der Pilot muss die 737 bei starken Windböen von der Seite ziemlich hart auf der sehr kurzen Landebahn aufsetzen. Das Bremsmanöver treibt uns in die Gurte. Aussteigen tut man über die Treppen und dann überquert man zu Fuß das Vorfeld. Alles so wie früher.
      Eine angenehme Temperatur und eine auffallend frische Luft (angeblich die sauberste Luft der Welt) empfängt uns.
      Zur Übernahme unseres Campers sind es vom Terminal aus nur wenige Meter, die wir zu Fuß gehen können. So sind wir recht schnell wieder mit einem mobilen Heim ausgestattet, das diesmal schon einige Jahre und Kilometer auf dem Buckel hat. Bevor wir den vorgebuchten Campingplatz bei Hobart ansteuern versorgen wir uns beim Cooles mit Lebensmitteln und allen anderen fürs Campen nötigen Dingen.
      Der Campingplatz ist dann etwas ernüchternd. Er ist gerammelt voll - es ist immer noch Ferienzeit - und es ist ein einfacher Schotterplatz der gerade renoviert wird. Toiletten und Duschen gibt es nur in Containern und davon nicht allzu viele.      Read more

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    • TravelerAustralien Roadtrip
      Day 8

      Erste Woche in Hobart

      January 31, 2023 in Australia

      Hey und willkommen zu meinem ersten Footprint meines neuen Reiseabschnitts. Die monatelange Arbeit ist nun beendet und wird sich demnächst nun hoffentlich gut auszahlen, denn nun beginnt der schöne Teil meiner Reise.
      Am 24.01. habe ich also Sydney verlassen und bin in der tasmanischen Hauptstadt Hobart gelandet. Hier habe ich nun insgesamt eine Woche in einem Hostel verbracht. Meine Highlights waren das Wandern auf den Mount Wellington, vor Allem der Rückweg von diesem, auf welchem ich vielen einheimischen Tieren begegnet bin, und das berühmte Kunstmuseum MONA. Ansonsten habe ich diese erste Woche allein genutzt um mich ein bisschen zu sammeln, auszuruhen und Pläne für die nächste Zeit zu machen.

      …und es haben sich sehr spontan verrückte Pläne aufgetan…😉      Read more

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    • Adventuring Down Under
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      Day 43

      Hobart: Happy Hour Al Fresco

      January 23 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F

      Today was to have been our first day of sightseeing in the Hobart area. Although we did walk into town this afternoon, we switched a few things around and stayed home this morning. I needed some “catch-up time.”

      Our wander into town — about a 20-minute walk from the apartment — was mostly to run errands … and get some steps in. Mui wanted to check out the local R.M. Williams store. So that was our first stop.

      RMs, as the boots are referred to by those in the know, are world renowned as symbols of Australian style. Made by hand in the time-honoured tradition of cobblers since 1932, they are high quality and known for their durability and versatility. Yes, we each walked out with a pair!

      Next up was a haircut for me. My appointment at Ukiyo Hair turned out to be a relaxing treat … including a reclining massage chair while my hair was washed and my scalp received a gentle rub down.

      By the time we returned to the apartment, the sun was peeking through the overcast … just enough to warm up the evening so that we could enjoy happy hour al fresco on the deck. For me, Mui opened a bottle of Chenin Blanc that we picked up at the Woody Nook Winery during our Margaret River tour out of Geraldton. And he put a good dent in the Poesie Valpolicella, an Italian red, that Regatta’s Chief Engineer gifted us a few days ago.

      We’ll get back on schedule with our sightseeing plans tomorrow … though we might have to move a few things around since rain is in the forecast for much of the day. We’ll play it by ear.      Read more

    • Tasmania & New Zealand
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      Day 8

      Hobart

      February 20 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 17 °C

      So we’re now in the southern hemisphere which means SUMMER ☀️☀️☀️

      A chilled day which was much needed. After brekkie and some general sorting of stuff (which, now set free from their confines, has quadrupled in mass), our first job was to get our phones sorted with Telstra.

      We’d bought SIMs the day before, then spent the evening trying to get them to work. We became well acquainted with the massively helpful message ‘something’s not right’. We were frustrated (to say the least) and had to concede a win to the SIM cards.

      We marched into Telstra, took a deep breath, and recounted our woes. Turns out it’s a known issue, nothing to do with us 🫤The very helpful Luke set us up within 20 mins - happy days.

      We then pottered about for the rest of the day, getting our bearings (well, Col did, I’d still get lost in a blink) and getting tuned into Hobart’s chilled vibe.

      There were fishing vessels in the marina, selling their fresh catches of the day, most fish unknown to us.

      Our accom is next to the University of Tasmania, with marine and Antarctic studies the main focus. Didn’t know Hobart was a pushing off point for Antarctica. There’s also a recreated Antarctic expedition hut, for a chappie called Mawson, which we’ll visit tomorrow.

      Col flew the drone for some great aerial shots, then we spotted a scenic seaplane flight possibility so hoping we might get to see things from above for ourselves tomorrow……🤞🏻      Read more

    • TravelerThis side of things
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      Day 129

      Working once more

      January 31, 2023 in Australia

      Started work today. It was good. Simple but everyone seems to get along which is nice. Had a bit of an issue with one of my colleagues. They are incredibly intense with everything and didnt seem to understand that I did know what I am doing. But I held my tongue and let them boss me about. They seemed to be doing it with everyone so at least it's not just me.

      Made myself overnight oats for breakky. Very nice.

      Then had to do laundry. Not a vibe.

      Not only was it $8 and hour to rent the room, the machines took at least 30mins each. But the machine lies. The 30min wash was 40. Which left me with less than 20 to dry. Needless to say that wasnt long enough. So the less glamorous side of travelling became my only choice. Drying my clothes around my room. RIP.

      Now I know I could have let it dry and just paid the $16, but $16 a week is not ok. $8 I am used to and willing to do. Not twice that for machines that barely work anyways.

      On my way to work I spotted this cool motorcycle. The owner offers scenic rides up Kunyani on it. So cool.      Read more

    • TravelerThis side of things
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      Day 126

      Saturday markets

      January 28, 2023 in Australia

      Work up early to check out and move into my long term room. Found out it wasng ready yet, so happy.

      But then I realised it was saturday so I headed down to the markets. Bought myself some soap which I really needed and a doughnut cause why not. Also saw this chili gin which I did not try. Might go taste it next week if I have the nerve! Also saw these super cool wooden glass ball things. They rotated, really trippy for my tired brain!

      Once I'd wandered round the entire thing more than once I took a seat down in the grass and watched the performers. They were the oldest Scottish bagpipe band in Tasmania and honestly pretty good. At first I was like, dear god no, not that noise. But it grew on me. I was watching the dummers more than the bagpipers so I sort of focused on them rather than the bagpipes.

      The markets run almost all of saturday so I will definitely return. Lots of Tasmania made products of all kinds.      Read more

    • TravelerThis side of things
      Day 128

      Fun fun fun, in the sun

      January 30, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      I spent many an hour in the park the last couple days.

      It is so warm out, I've just been relaxing in various parks and reading.

      Saw a pretty pale green tree. Found a cafe that had wifi. Unfortunately the coffee was bad again and it felt very like a costa. And I dont really wanna support chains when I can go local. I may need to buy myself some coffee powder and do my coffee and work in the hostel. There are loads of small working spots here and the wifi is really strong so it may be a shout. Also cheaper. I just like the walk to the coffee shop.

      But anyways. Made myself a little picnic lunch and found another park to sit and read in. Finished my first book of 2023. It was a cute little Christmas holiday romance. The main character was the worst but the love interest was interesting and he had a daughter who I think was written really well.

      I'm also making my way through the hitchhiking book. I'm really liking it so far. Lots of stories of people, generosity and truthful history tellings. He is a bit of a biased narrator and fairly opinionated but I agree with him so I'm chill.

      Today it was super annoying cause it was boiling in the sun and just slightly too cool in the shade. I kept switching between the two when one got too much. I am definitely living the summer relaxing life while I can. It's nice to just be in places that arent so warm you melt in seconds.      Read more

    • TravelerOur time in Tassie
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      Day 15

      Day 1 at Cradle Mountain

      March 19 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 26 °C

      Morning broke and it was very overcast, and we both felt like that too – I don’t know why but I seemed to have had a relapse and Gran is still fighting her bout of Covid.
      We took our time doing the morning chores and decided we would do what we could and see. We bought some chocolate bars for sustenance and waited for the bus. All parts of the Cradle Mountain in the National Park are controlled and very few vehicles are allowed in. Transport to and from tracks is by bus. It is a very efficient service with buses all the time going down to the Dove Lake (the end of the road) and back to the bus centre at the info offices.
      We had decided to start at a place called Ronny’s Creek and we’d walk to Dove Lake and if we felt ok, do a some of the Dove Lake trail (it goes around the lake parameter 2-3 hr walk).
      Our walk started out on a board walk that sat above marshy, and/or bushy open ground. This was Wombat territory, and this was something Robyn in particular wanted to see. The going was easy, and we could see the Wombat droppings everywhere and, on the boardwalk, too – but not a sighting – so disappointing. Then about half way along our trail the track changed to stones and rocks and began to climb - not what we had expected. The surroundings changed to gums and bush.
      The scenery was fantastic, and the cloud began to break up and we had some warm sunlight. Parts of the trail were similar to our climb up to the Wineglass Bay viewing platform. It was in this area that a number of trails joined and we saw lots of people young and old tramping like us.
      We got to Dove Lake and sat in the sun and had some more water and a chocolate bar. We had a good rest and decided that was enough for the day and lined up for the bus.
      Back at the Info centre we thought we grab a snack for lunch and some coffee – the coffee was okay but the toasted croissants we had were not great.
      Back to our van we rested up which included periods of sitting in the sun or on the bed. We agreed that we hadn’t done the walk that we intended, but that we had enjoyed our experience today – this is an amazing part of Tasmania, well the world really and we had a taste of it. Perhaps tomorrow we can try some other shorter trails if we feel up to it.
      I processed my photos and Gran read.
      The weather is packing up for the next 2 or 3 days – tomorrow is a new day and we see what it brings.      Read more

    • Traveler117 days toward the west
      1
      Day 70

      Positiver: pas facile aujourd'hui!

      March 14, 2020 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

      Ce matin, lever à l'aube pour partir en excursion. Comme d'habitude, on se rend au théâtre, on prend notre ticket et on attend.

      Pas longtemps car une annonce nous informe que nous ne pouvons pas débarquer par précaution. Il faut dire qu'il y a des cas avérés à Hobart et sur la plupart des autres futures escales d'ailleurs.

      Donc nous avons quand même débarqué pour aller à l'immigration (!!!!!!!!!) pour remonter ensuite immédiatement, équipés de nos masques. On espère que les infectés ne sont pas les employés de l'immigration!

      Donc, même en étant optimiste, je dirai simplement: c'est la merde!

      Tout à l'heure, une AG aura lieu au théâtre. Peut être en apprendrons nous plus à ce moment là. On rentre? on fait des ronds dans l'eau? On va à chacune de nos escales et on reste sur le bateau? On fait tout péter?!

      Je reprends l'écriture tout à l'heure, c'est à dire la ligne d'en dessous pour vous!

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      Comment ai-je dit? ah oui, c'est la merde!
      En effet, notre croisière autour du monde s'arrête ici, sur les quais d'Hobart. Nous n'aurons plus aucune escale d'ici la France.

      Nous ne savons pas par où, ni combien de temps ce retour va durer. La seule chose qui est connue, c'est le fait que nous passerons à Sydney et à Singapour uniquement pour une escale technique.

      Depuis aujourd'hui, plus personne ne monte sur le bateau, ni les passagers qui avaient coupé depuis Auckland par exemple, ni les musiciens qui devaient embarquer, ni du personnel, … Certaines personnes décident de quitter le bord pour prendre l'avion. Ils ne savent même pas si ils pourront atterrir quelque part en Europe. Et dans ce cas également, on ne remonte plus sur le bateau.
      Heureusement, et c'est la raison pour laquelle ils sont aussi rigoureux, il n'y a aucun cas à bord et il faut que ça dure.

      Adieu donc la Nlle Calédonie, l'Australie, l'Indonésie, Bali, Colombo et toutes les autres. Nous aurons une très maigre consolation: nous pourrons avoir une photo devant l'opéra de Sydney, on sera accosté devant..! Sympa non?

      Nous n'en savons pas plus pour l'instant. Sans doute demain ou après demain aurons nous les infos sur le voyage de retour. Mais, quoi qu'il en soit, nous appréhendons beaucoup ce trajet d'au moins un mois, sans arrêt et sans projet. Déjà, l'atmosphère est un peu électrique...

      A part ça, cette nuit nous avons vécu notre tempête des 40ème rugissants: des vents de plus de 120 km/h et une mer démontée. Et aussi surprenant que celà puisse paraître, le bateau de bougeait pas tant que ça. En revanche nous ressentions comme d'énormes turbulances en avion, des chocs, des vibrations, du bruit... Mais pas de quoi s'affoler.

      Aujourd'hui, ce n'est vraiment plus le sujet. Je n'en sais pas plus. J'espère avoir plus d'infos demain.      Read more

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    • TravelerThis side of things
      Day 150

      Do you ever?

      February 21, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 9 °C

      Do you ever wonder about the statistics of your life?

      I dont know why but I thought about it yesterday and I cant get it out of my mind. I'm just so curious now.

      For instance, how many people have I had a conversation with? What percentage of my life have I need asleep? Those are like mundane ones, but I thought of it first when I was at work. I was standing polishing cutlery and was so curious about how many knives I must have polished in my life. I mean, I've been working hospo for 3 ish years now, I must have polished a lot.

      And then other things, like how many times have I narrowly escaped injury? Or how many hours have I spent reading?

      I don't know why I just keeping thinking of new ones. I'd love that to be something you could know.

      Anyways, that's a little view into my weird brain.

      Did a 12 bell practice on monday. My first ever and it was all simulated on the computer. There are 12 bells in the tower but 2 are semitones so rung on all 12 normally is just not a good noise. The tower captain is creating a computer program that assesses the ringing and the ringers individually. The program is insanely clever, it gives perfect stats on who is ringing to fast or slow. If anyone was out, its insanely clever mechanics. Obviously they are just linked to the hobart bells currently as the sensors have to be put in perfect timings to get the accurate readings, but it is definitely a way to modernise ringing. Any mathematician or scientist would have a field day with it once it is perfected. It makes my brain very happy to look over.

      I also bought myself some wool. It isnt a great photo as the wool is actually a light blue. But I decided I wanted to make something. It took me around a week to figure out what I could make that I actually need but finally got it. I am making a laundry bag. Its hard to organise a backpack when it comes to dirty and clean clothing because it all fits in one spot. So hopefully with this I will be able to separate it out easier. I dont really like this pattern, I dont think the holes are big enough so I am going to make it again with a 2 chain gap between the stiches and hope that is bigger. Might need it to be 3, not sure yet.      Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Hobart, هوبارت, Горад Хобарт, Хоубарт, ཧོ་སྦར་ཐེ།, Хобарт, Χόμπαρτ, Hobarto, הובארט, होबार्ट, HBA, ホバート, ჰობარტი, 호바트, Hobartas, Hobārta, ହୋବାର୍ଟ, ਹੋਬਾਰਟ, ہابرٹ, හෝබාර්ට්, ஹோபார்ட், โฮบาร์ต, Hobat, Гобарт, ہوبارٹ, 霍巴特, 荷巴特

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