PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT

Back from our photography shoot at Apollo Bay. Derek Swalwell http://www.derekswalwell.com/ came down with Trent loaded with boxes of photography equipment. We had arrived the day before to make a few last minute adjustments, making sure the beds were right and moving the extra books out of the way. Sorting the bookcase is always a slow task as it's hard to dust the pages without reading the interesting bits. It was raining when we arrived but we hoped for the best. We wanted some sun in the sky.

Next day began with beautiful sunshine pouring into the kitchen. It was a glorious day. Quite warm and our wide eaves provided welcome protection. It was not until the afternoon when the sun moved towards the west when the best opportunities arose. The photographers moved with the sun capturing the mood of the house. To the north magnificent views of the Otway hills, dotted with cows and sheep and in the south the crashing waves of the ocean. We waited to see the kites and the surfers acrest of the waves.

Restaurants in Hobart

Next time you are in Hobart try SMOLT. Well positioned at 2Salamanca Place, the coffeee is perfect light meals a specialty and you can take home bread and Tassal salmon from just next door..
http://www.smolt.com.au/
Also, in Elizabeth Street try the Italian cafe Piccolo. Give me a report.

IN FRONT OF THE FIRE

http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingskills/qt/circularbasics.htm

Foodies in Hobart

You have settled into your home away from home at Middleton, in Southern Tasmania and you want to hit the city. Well, Hobart is only small but it is steeped in history (for Australia that is). It was settled in 1802http://gggiraffe.blogspot.com/2008/09/hobart-highlights.html#comment-form

MAGIC IN TASMANIA

A historic house in Tasmania near perth, has been sold to J.K.Rowling creator of Harry potter.



Wendy Kennon via Discover Tasmania

Tasmania.. full of magic

Harry Potter's JK Rowling could be magicking herself to Australia after buying £6.5m mansion in Tasm

Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling could be heading Down Under after buying a AUD$10million (£6.54m) historical house in rural Tasmania, it has been claimed

More magic.... Kevin Wirri paints in the style of Albert Namatjira in watercolours He shares his house in Mpwetyere Camp (Abbott's Camp)

The lawyer From Lucerne

The Lawyer From Lucerne

Granny was here

[Jun 4, 2011] Except for the lawyer from Lucerne, our fellow passengers have gone on a separate trek. Warwick seems interested in my Granny. "Why don't we fly down and take a look?"

www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/​australia/granny-was-here/story-fn...

Take a trip to Bruny Island

Just 10 minutes drive from Wavestation towards Hobart you will find the wonderful marina at Kettering. Moored are some of Tasmania's finest boats especially the huon pine motor sailers.
 You can catch the ferry from outside Mermaid Cafe. While you wait enjoy a latte or a quick meal, even maybe a scallop pie. The service is quick and a lovely way to spend a few minutes before you board the ferry for Bruny Island. On the way back you can pick up some fish and chips at the Ferry Road Store in Kettering on Ferry Road. The Oyster Cove Chandlery is interesting and has all the gear for yatchties.