Tassie Trip

Day 11 Saturday

Well the climbing (bouldering) was a bit ordinary as the rock was choss, breaking off periodically and climbers find that a bit unnerving. I still managed a few moves and stretched the muscles so it was good. We left early for the Salamander Street markets although the weather had turned a bit sour. Except for the heat wave in Melbourne the weather has been excellent, but today it was drizzle and 16 Deg. I didn’t find it too bad, still in shorts but Bonnie was a bit put off. The markets were good but lacked the hustle and bustle of the Melbourne markets and the atmosphere of our Bellingen Markets. There was a lot happening in Hobart on this their long weekend before school returns next Tuesday. The wooden boat display, tall ships, navy week, and regatta, around the harbour attracted crowds. We spent the rest of the morning taking in the atmosphere of Hobart and its surrounds. There are many old buildings around the suburbs seemingly packed in close together. So we spent an easy day, with lots of walking, checking out the real estate and shops.