02 April 2017

14th mar to 22nd march 2017 - I have 'lost' a weeks data here somewhere :C

2nd April 2017
Sorry for being sooooooo slack but will update now but may not add photos as it uses so much data…..  Sorry for those that love the photos  but I keep running over my data limit.

Tuesday 14th March
Today we are moving on to the Hobart Showgrounds at Glenorchy.  It is $25 a night to camp here with power and water BUT NO WATER is PERMITTED to be seen to being put on the ground.  What a joke.  So many bright green patches of grass where others have been camped and when guiding Darryl back into our allocated spot I sank about 5cm in to the ‘slop’ that was left behind by the previous camper.  All those around us told us not to put any on the ground during the day but what happens in the dark is anybody’s guessing.
We are going to be here for a week as there is soo much to see and do.
After setting in we went for a drive up to Mount Wellington.  A nice drive up and what a view.  BUT it was so WARM today.  21degrees at the top because it was 35 in Hobart!!!!  And then a nice drive back that was broken by a coffee stop at ‘Lost Freight’ about ½ way down the mountain.  This coffee shack has only been in place for 4 weeks and had a very nice coffee.  The owner had been pulling a trailer up here every day for the past 18months to develop her business and get council approval to put in a ‘temporary’ structure – which is a freight container that has been converted.
Wed 15th March
Today we headed into Hobart so I could go to State Archives and Library to do more research into Darryl’s ancestors.  I spent 4 hours in the archives whilst Darryl and Chris walked around the city and saw Lark’s Distillery, walked around the Mawson Hut display and checked out the Cat and the Fiddle Arcade.  [This arcade is built on the site of one of the Hotel’s that Darryl’s 3xgreat grandfather ran in 1840’s].  I met them in one of the arcades for a drink before we then made our way down to Davey street and caught the Reddecker bus for the whole 90min circuit of the city.  We had a great view up the top at the front of the bus.
Whilst doing this we decided that tomorrow we would come and park at the Botanical Gardens and then catch the bus – as we could park for free for  6 hours.
Thurs 16th Mar
Happy Birthday Trev. 
It is raining this morning and may do so for the rest of the morning.  We headed off to the Botanical Gardens and past the [defunct] Beaumauris Zoo and awaited the Reddecker bus.  It was running 10minutes slow – but we realised that this was because the clock in the bus was slow.  Anyway Darryl got off at the Cascade Brewery and Chris and I got off at the next stop for the Female Factory.  What a fascinating 2 hours we spent there.  We managed to see the ‘Her Story’ play and it was a real eye-opener as to what the women had to endure during their daily routine at the Female Factory.  If anyone is going to Hobart – PLEASE make an effort to go and see the play OR do the history guided tour.  We need to remember what the women had to go through to give us what we have today.
Back on the bus and then in to town and up to St. Davids Park where there is the headstone for Darryl’s 3xgreat Grandmother and 4 of her daughters.  This headstone has been placed in a stone wall in the park (along with quite a few others) and is a moving memorial to all.
Back to Dome café for lunch and then on the bus back to the car.
Fri 17th mar
Happy St. Patricks Day 😃
Today we had a lazy day planned so Chris and I walked up to the Glenorchy Shops whilst Darryl drove up.  I got myself a trim and then we did some grocery topping up before heading back to van.  On the walk we found where we could catch the bus tomorrow to go to the Salamanca Markets (about 5minutes walk from the van 😃 BONUS)
Sat 18th Mar
Up and off to the bus stop by 7.40am and the bus pulled in at 8.05am.  It was a bit chilly in the breeze but at least it wasn’t raining 😃  Cost us $2.30 each to travel the bus and it took half hour to get into Collins Street near the Hobart Post Office.  We then walked down to Constitution Docks and had breakfast at MURES before heading along to Salamanca.  Darryl and Chris walked down the FLAT and I walked up the hill as I HAD the map and I had marked what I wanted to check out 😃 😃
I was on a mission!!!!  Ben is heading to Japan in June and will be visiting Yoko – a lady I have been writing to since I was in Grade 5.  I wanted to get some special gift for him to take to her and her husband Kenjirou. 
What a great market.  Over 300 stalls with all sorts of goodies.  I finally found THE gifts – no to hope the recipients will like them.  100% Tasmanian Merino wool scarves.
Met up with Darryl and Chris and Darryl showed me some really nice walking poles that weren’t very expensive – so we got a light weight one for me to use.  It can either be a hiking pole or a walking stick.  Will be handy on those Wobbly days.
Back up to bus stop and back to showgrounds.
Sunday 19th march
MENIERE’S HAS STRUCK!!!!  Rained most of the day.
Monday 20th March
MENIERE’s is still hanging around and my balance is shot. It is still raining.
Unfortunately we have to go to Centrelink this afternoon as my Disability Pension is on a Random Review and there is a lady from Melbourne who is to do it.  We managed to find a park not far from the Centerlink offices but the walking (wobbling) to it took its toll on both Darryl and myself.  We have to produce some more documentation to Centerlink by middle of April and hopefully all will be well. Not sure how the Medical report will go as our doctor had to have surgery and is off until May 9th.  Have been advised that this may still be ok but will need to check in with Centerlink to double check.
Tuesday 21st March
Meniere’s is still here with lots of vertigo and nausea.  We have to move out of the showgrounds today as it has been booked out by the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA).  So Darryl had me tucked up in the car and we are on the move to SOUTHPORT.  We arrived at the Southport Hotel and Van Park in the rain but set up and then relaxed.  There is NO Reception for TELSTRA in Southport – EXCEPT standing at the end of the Jetty or at an intersection 3km north of town.  Down to the jetty to send some quick messages and then back to rest up.
Wednesday 22nd march
My head is a lot clearer today BUT now my IBS is showing itself……..
Raining still.  Out by 9am as we are booked on the Ida Bay Railway today.  It was a lovely trip – even with the rain – and then back to the café for lunch.  We then drove down the dirt road to Cockle Creek and walked out to the Whale Sculpture.  The rain has stopped.  The sculpture is representative of a 3-month old Southern Right Whale.  A wonderful piece of Art.

We drove up past Southport to the community of DOVER and went to the shop to get supplies for dinner.

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