The Port Arthur Ghost Tour.

The photos speak for themselves.  It was cold, it was wet, It was spooky.  But by gosh it was A LOT of fun!  Especially since Ross was the lantern bearer who's job was to stay at the back of the group and make sure every one was ok.  

Did I have a ghostly encounter?  Well that's for me to know..........

If you are ever in Tassie.  Please Go.  You will love it!

Love Lil xx

Tassie Adventure Part 2

Our second day in Tassie was awesome.  We spent the night before in the hotel, having drinks at the bar and then an AMAZING dinner by the warmth of an open fire.

   // I got to sleep in till 10am.  That's right 10am.  ( I know, unheard of).
      Got a few quick snaps of the view from our hotel room and then it was off to Richmond
       for coffee and thrifty browsing.//

                                             
    // Our transport for the weekend :) //

 // The oldest bridge in all of Oz.  1823.  They really don't build things like they used to.//

    // The gorgeous little village of Richmond.  It is very 'English'. //

     // Us xx //

// We visited the miniature village of 1820's Hobart.  I thought it would be lame, but it was surprisingly fun and informative.  And I thought this romp in the haystack was hilarious! //

          // Sometimes the best lunch is Pumpkin Soup and crusty bread at the local Pub! //

The view of Pirates Bay on the way to Port Arthur.  

It was such a wonderful day.  It was so great to just meander and potter around the antique and home ware shops, coffee in one hand, your loves hand in the other.

Mini Breaks are kind of the best aren't they?

Sharing some eerie photos from the ghost tour tomorrow.

Love Lil xx

Tassie Adventures Part 1

 Last weekend Ross and I were lucky enough to escape down to Tasmania for a few days.

 Gus got to spend some quality time with my parents up in Bathurst.  It was the first time that Ross and I have spent more than one night away from our Bug, but we got to spend a few much needed days together, relaxing, eating and SLEEPING IN!

We flew into Hobart quite early, picked up the rental car and headed to our Hotel (The Rydges Hobart) ran around the hotel room like excited kids and then headed down to the Hobart institution 'The Salamanca Markets'.  I have been looking forward to trawling the stalls for some time.  Handmade, fresh produce and vintage all in one place!

It was FREEZING! it was wet, and did I mention freezing.  We popped into a warm, toasty pub to have lunch way earlier than we normally would just to get out of the rain.  The markets were still really good to wander through.  I bought the cutest vintage felt hat to cover my frozen ears and a personalised puzzle for Gus.

                // The stalls between downpours.  So pretty under all the autumn leaves //

               // A quick walk up to Myer to buy beanies and gloves and scarves, Oh my! //

And because we weren't quite cold enough we decided to drive up to Mt Wellington.  We wound up the road watching the temp fall from 11 to 7 to 3.  At about 2 degrees and 5 kms from the summit we noticed it was starting to rain.  But the rain wasn't wet, it was icy, it was snow!!  This was kind of excited because my husband has never seen snow, never.

I have never seen him jump out of the car so quick, taking photos and trying to catch the snow in his hands.  When he got back in the car his cheeks were frozen, but his smile was awesome!

      // The temp outside just before we got out at the summit. Us two smiling like idiots. //

                     // The SNOW!!! //

                                   // More snow. //

                  // Have you ever seen such happiness when your absolutely freezing?  //

 // I grew up in Bathurst, where the normal winter temp is about 4 degrees, and I have never
     been as cold as I was standing right there.  Maybe leather leggings weren't the best idea    
     for Tassie? //

Our views on the way back down the mountain.  Rainbows always make me smile.

Thank God that our Hotel room had a spa, where we spent the next hour defrosting.

Part 2 tomorrow. (I felt like I was scrolling and scrolling with all the pics in one post)

Love Lil xx

Our Nation's Capital

On the overcast, slightly chilly morning that was Sunday in Canberra, after way too much buffet breakfast at the hotel, We drove up to visit Parliament House.  I haven't been there since I was in Yr 10 (1997 for those trying to count back), Astrid went when she was 7, and Ross and the Gusbug had never been.


After being in Old Parliament House the night before, it was interesting to see the difference between the old and the new.
We visited the House of Representatives and the Senate.  Remembered all of our Old Prime Ministers whose portraits hang on the walls.  Had Coffee (a must, as always) and then took way too many photos.....

Canberra is a beautiful city, and We can't wait to explore it again soon. (Hello does anyone remember Questacon from school excursions!) Maybe next time Julia will have coffee with us honey:) 

Love Lil xx