TRAVEL DIARY: TASMANIA 2 This was where we were dropped off by our Uber. And straight away we could already smell the aroma of food. Today will be primarily spent at Salamanca Market, Tasmania’s most popular tourist attraction. Held every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, rain or shine, it was a must-have on…
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Monochromes in Mount Wellington
Mount Wellington is a 1,271-meter peak near Hobart, Tasmania, offering stunning views of the city and surrounding landscapes. I am linking this to Leanne’s Monochrome Madness Challenge.
Leading Lines at the MONA
HOBART, TASMANIA We had an amazing day at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Australia’s largest privately-owned art museum. I was thoroughly impressed by both the scale of the museum and the incredible diversity of its collection. It truly offers a unique and thought-provoking experience. Here are photos from Mona that I am…
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MOUNT WELLINGTON, TASMANIA
Narryna in Battery Point
HOBART, TASMANIA Narryna is a historic Georgian townhouse in Battery Point, built in the 1830s by Captain Andrew Haig, a seafarer and merchant. Originally part of Haig’s warehouse complex near Salamanca Place, the house has served as a family home, boarding house, hospital, and museum, offering a glimpse into early colonial life in the city….
The Bruny Island (beyond) Blue Farmer
This particular piece of street art really caught my attention. I asked hubby pull over at the corner of a paddock. The Bruny (Beyond) Blue Farmer is a cheerful figure with a round face crafted from fencing wire, and it made me smile, as her face seemed to smile right back. The little details, like…
The Silence of Bruny Island
“On earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it.” – Jules Renard Isn’t it amazing when you can escape the crowds and experience a destination without the usual influx of tourists? That’s exactly how it felt when we visited Bruny Island—like we had the entire place to ourselves. I’ve just returned from…
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HOBART, TASMANIA I am also linking this to Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge
Hello from Hobart
Jack, Pat and I decided to go on a long, extended, Public Holiday weekend away to Hobart in Tasmania. Upon my arrival, I came across an adorable Tasmanian Devil public art installation near the luggage carousel. Crafted by Tasmanian artist Ruth Waterhouse, this piece is made of cast bronze. I later learned that it has…
Weekend sky “from and to“
Just a brief one hour flight took me from Melbourne to Hobart. This is my weekend sky for Hammad’s Weekend Sky Challenge Melbourne before take off And this is Hobart before touchdown