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A rip-roaring log fire and a glass of fizzy at the Dunalley pub to restore the spirits after Port Arthur |
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The 'Sapphire Princess' departing Hobart - she is the largest passenger ship to dock in Australian waters |
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The 'Sapphire Princess' followed us to Sydney - and so did the Tasmanian weather! |
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One of the many pools (with spa) on board the 'Sapphire Princess'. Shot courtesy of nephew Shane while the ship was in Melboring |
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David & Sheri's Great room with the perfect spot for the Xmas tree |
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The other side of the Great room has SENSATIONAL views |
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Mt Wellington forms an impressive backdrop to the Cascade brewery outside Hobart |
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Bear & Hud up close to Nicorette (winner of the 2004 Sydney to Hobart yacht race) |
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AAPT was second across the line in the Sydney to Hobart race |
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Hudson inspecting Constitution Dock in Hobart |
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GMC with prawns at Mures Restaurant, Constitution Dock, Hobart |
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Hudson on rabbit patrol at Mt Nelson Signal Station near Hobart |
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Richmond Bridge (oldest in Australia) completed by convicts in 1825 |
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Inspecting one of the family properties west of Launceston en route to the ship |
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Despite the connection, we were not offered a free beer! |
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The 'Spirit of Tasmania' waiting patiently for us to board her at Devonport |
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Paddle Steamer 'Pevensey' on the Murray River at Echuca (Victoria) capable of carrying 120 tons of cargo |
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The river gums provided welcome shade in 39C at Echuca! The 'PS Canberra' was built in 1912 |
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