Tasmania

 We have been in Tasmania almost a week, exploring Hobart and the east coast of the island. Here are some highlights:

Tassie has some of the “best beaches in the world”. We agree the beaches here are perfect. We also agree that making lists of the “top 10 best beaches” or any other natural formation is ridiculous and only diminishes the experience. 

The colorful rock lining the shorelines is amazing. 

We haven’t seen a live wild kangaroo or wallaby, yet. (Though we have seen dozens as road kill).  We did get some quality time with this mob (or troop) of Forester Kangaroos at a wildlife sanctuary. 

The maritime culture of Tasmania, especially in the area around Hobart, is pervasive. 

There are distilleries sampling their creations everywhere, in the outdoor markets, at the ferry dock, on main  street. 

Fruit grown and sold locally. This is 8 kg (17 lbs) that we bought at an orchard for $5 US. Four days later we are almost through all of it. 

We are in the northeast corner of Tasmania now, checking out the Bay of Fires over the next few days.