The challenge this week from Sue of “A word in your ear” is SLEEP.
How appropriate this is for me as I have just 2 sleeps before I fly off to Tasmania. When I mention I am going to Tasmania at this time of the year I get some funny looks. You see I live in sunny Queensland and at the moment the temperature is 26deg and has been that warm and sunny for over a week now and this is almost winter. The garden is at it’s best with many plants coming into bloom.
While down in Tasmania it is 17-18deg…
I have been told by many people about the beauty of Tasmania. It is a world apart from the rest of Australia, both in scenery, climate and economy. It has a slower pace of life. Tasmania promotes itself as clean, green and pristine. Well known for the wines and fruit it produces.
According to Peter Timms in his book “In Search of Hobart“; “Tasmania along with Outer Mongolia and Timbuktu has long been the symbol of remoteness, whether of the mysterious, the enticing or the cruelly comic kind”. He also mentions that “when you climb to the top of Mount Wellington the city is spread-out map-like below you, but turn round and face west and over the vast expanses of forest toward the ocean the nearest human habitation is 11,000 kilometres away in Patagonia” Now I find that a stunning thought….
So to me it is presenting a variety of contradictions and I am looking forward to being there. House sitting and living in Hobart for 8 weeks is an ideal opportunity to discover the city and hopefully find out just what Tasmania is like from an insider’s perspective.
We will have two new four-legged friends to explore with. I’m looking forward to brisk invigorating 🙂 walks along the beach with them. Finding interesting shops and cafes and, of course, lots of photo opportunities. I am even taking a tripod and hope to try out some of the new techniques I have been shown.
Now I just have to finish packing and have 2 more sleeps…… ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Have a wonderful time, Pommepal. 🙂
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Thanks Ad
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Have fun on your next adventure! Hope you have thermals and long johns packed! Look forward to blog n photos.
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Hi Jackie yes have the thermals and all things warm and cosy. Needed a bigger case than usual as those things are bulky but not heavy
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Ooh only 1 sleep now PP.
I’m sure you will feel the temp difference .. but as you say .. those invigoratiing walks with new 4 legged friends will get the blood rushing …
Safe journey 🙂
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Yes I am just about to go to bed, couldn’t resist one last look at the computer….
I don’t think the weather will be as cold as the UK, but then I am now acclimatised to the tropical weather…
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take a hotwater bottle and enjoy 🙂
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We have a mini Ralta blanket… 🙂
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I like the Rimfire photo, I call this photo ‘Dog watch, the crew sleeps.’
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Like that comment… 🙂
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It’s very exciting indeed! Don’t forget the winter woollies 😉
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They were the first things I packed. A friend has loaned me one of those thick wool jumpers with koala bears knitted all over it. How trendy is that… lol
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LOL – so cool! You’ll have to post a pic of that 😉
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Actually sooo warm… LOL
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I’m really looking forward to hearing about your new adventure, Pauline. Will be sending good thoughts your way as you and Jack travel!
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Thank you for the good thoughts they are appreciated
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Good for you!! Sounds like a lovely opportunity to visit a very special part of the world, I am looking forward to hearing about it and seeing the photographs
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The more I read about Tasmania the more excited I am to be going
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My friend Narf7 from “The Road to Serendipity” blog lives in Tasmania. It will be great to see your pictures, too. Soon I will feel as though I’ve been there myself! Thanks and have a great time!! ~ Linne
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I will pop over and visit Narf7 it is always good to see other peoples photos
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Yes, it is, isn’t it? I was so lucky to happen upon your pictures of the heritage village; now I look forward to all your adventures. ~ Linne
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Thanks Linne, Narf7’s blog is an intyeresting mix of posts and good to read of some one who made Tassie home
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Ooh exciting. I’m looking forward to seeing Tasmania through your eyes 🙂
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Good to have you along on the journey Ailsa. Bring your thermals….
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I NOMINATED YOU
http://yassminelnazer.wordpress.com/2013/04/29/nominated-for-an-award/
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Wow thank you Yassmin 3 awards that is a real honout
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you deserve them dear
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🙂
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Have a nice stay in Tasmania and please tell us about it and sent lots of pictures !!
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Thanks Gwennnie stay tuned I will be in touch… 🙂
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I look forward to it !
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sounds like a great trip! enjoy! z
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After Goldcoast it will be …erm… invigorating…. 🙂
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