Friday 15 June 2012

Yachts & back to Hobart

We have spent the last 2 nights aboard yachts! We did some fantastic sight seeing with seals being the highlight. 12 foot waves were pretty fun too! There were 3 boats total that we were on and had some wonderful get others each night with fabulous meals, prepared by one of our wonderful hosts. Thanks again Jenny! We departed the yachts early this morning, earlier for some than others due to anchor issues, but no worries, we're all safe & sound. After some much needed showers, we headed to Parliment House, which is the government offices for a tour and a wonderful lunch. After that, we went to Incat, which is a ship building manufacturer. We had the opportunity to see a couple ships enduring the final touches of the manufacturing process. We all found this to be really interesting having just this morning departed yachts. It was a great informational activity. We were told that the only female bathrooms at Incat were under lock & key, so after a much needed bathroom stop, the team headed to meet our new hosts at the Hobart Rotary Club. Tomorrow bring the much anticipated Salamanca Market, which apparently is somewhat silimar to a farmer's market on steroids. We're all very excited to pick up any last minute gifts and souvenirs for our loved ones back home. Then it's off to MONA, which is the largest privately owned art collection in Tassie. The owner made his money gambling and this is his way of giving back to the community. We've been told by many different people to "go with an open mind". We'll let you know what they mean by that after we experience it. Tomorrow night we have a get together and modified short presentation to the Hobart club members with a dinner and socializing at Rotarian Sue Hickey's home. The people we have met and the places we've been are simply amazing. Reality is starting to sink in that we have less than a week left in this wonderful place. We definitely learn new things every day, however I have a feeling that this process will not fully sink in until after we return back home. It has been and will continue to be amazing...simply amazing. Our sincere thank you to everyone that has helped to make this experience possible.

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