2018 – Part 27 – ANZAC Day in Launceston

I wanted to check out what occurs during ANZAC Day.  However, once I found out that the main ceremony would occur around 6am, the “I’m on vacation” part of my mind did go into overdrive.  I’m glad I ignored it and skipped one day of sleeping in. 

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2018 – Part 25 – A Scenic Drive to Launceston

It wasn’t until we left Hobart that we came across a road sign indicating that the route we were taking was special, we drove Tasmania’s Great Eastern Drive.  Even though daylight ran out before we got to Launceston this is a worthwhile route to take.

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2018 – Part 24 – Fuzzy Animals!

While planning this trip Amber was certain that she wanted to visit as many zoos as possible to be able to  see and pet the animals of Australia up close.

Our first stop on was Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Instead of going as a regular guest, she noted that there was the ability to arrive near their closing time to have a night tour. 

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2018 – Part 23 – Day in Hobart

After getting our rental car, we headed towards Hobart with Mount Wellington set as our first stop. The way up the mountain certainly tests your driving skills. There are no shoulders, a cliff on one side — all the while managing to make sure there is space for vehicles descending and giving cyclists their space.  And this was our first stop!

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