From Wednesday the 20th until Saturday the 23rd August, Cooper, Darcy and myself spent some relaxing time in Tasmania. It was just what I needed. To get away, tune out for a while, and recharge and regroup.
We flew out of Melbourne at 7pm, bound for Launceston. Arrived shortly after 8pm, got the rental car, and headed to our hotel. By 8am we were on the road making our way to Strahan.
Around 4pm we finally arrived at Strahan. You see, I just, well, really lost. Instead of following the major road, I turned off it, went straight through the guts of Tassie (and the snow!) and ended up 2 hours behind time. Ah well.
Friday was spent relaxing on a cruise ship watching the whales play. It was such an amazing and enjoyable day. The kids had a ball, and I enjoyed being constatntly called by my Mother's name by my Nana, and reminded how much I look like my Mother, who grew up in Strahan lol!! The people who own this boat are family friends, making for a cheap day whenever we return home! They are The Gordon River cruises
After crusing for 3 hours, Darcy and I got off at Sarah Island and went exploring. I enjoyed the walk, while Darcy enjoyed enough nature for the both of us!
On the way back to Strahan we saw a Mother whale and her baby!! It was the most amazing experience, but getting a clear photo of them was hard.
These are fish farms that are out in the harbour, home to rainbow trout.
After a gorgeous lunch of smoked salmon, fresh salads and hot chocolate, we docked at about 4pm and headed to my favourite place in the world for respite, Ocean Beach for some name in the sand writing, some shell collections, and sand dune sliding!
9am Saturday and we head home. Get to Launceston at 4pm, and relax at the terminal while Darcy entertains most of the passengers lol!!
Once on the plane Darcy saw the opposite row of seats were empty, so she took it upon herself to move to get a better view!
We arrived back in Melbourne around 7pm, and were all at home sleeping by 9pm.
All in all a very relaxing, and much needed break.
