A getaway in Tasmania

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yearshappy 发表于 13-2-2015 08:45
It's my pleasure to 'go' on your trip and I see it as a privilege, so a bunch of thanks to you for ...

It is very nice of you to acknowledge my contribution, yearshappy!

But I have been way, way behind my original schedule due to a number of reasons, I wish I could keep it up a bit more!

Now, I gotta go screen the photos and downsize the ones chosen!

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10/11/14--Mt Wellington!

Note: President Xi JinPing and the first lady visited the summit not long after our tour!

A wonderful start for the day!

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Winding our way up to Mt Wellington's summit!

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This guy and that guy took the different transportation means in the totally different outfits making their way to the summit!

The guy on the bike usually makes it to the summit on his bike 3 times a week all year round!

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Pinnacles on the summit, which dominated the landscape of the summit on Mt Wellington!

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The ever-changing weather conditions on the summit!

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Views of Hobart city from the summit of Mt Wellington, and we can see Derwent river looming in the distance and cutting its way through the city!

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Simple diagram to tell you how much the temperature could differ between Mt Wellington summit and Hobart city!

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yping88 发表于 13-2-2015 20:18
It is very nice of you to acknowledge my contribution, yearshappy!

But I have been way, way  ...

Downsizing photos is time consuming really. Don't be too hard on yourself. Do whenever you are ready and whatever make you happy. She'll be right.

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yping88 发表于 13-2-2015 22:36
This guy and that guy took the different transportation means in the totally different outfits makin ...

I wonder what the man does for a living. A bit of gossip
Three times a week all year round? Is he some kind of sport professional?

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Churches--My fond subjects on my camera!

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The snapshots in Hobart CBD! I had been lost into those spectacular scenes!

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Franklin Square and the supreme court to which the square is attached is still in use to the very day!

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The clock tower stands erected tall in Hobart CBD, showing off the glory of the history!

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What dreams could this building send you to? Paris? London? Barcelona? Athens? Here, to my beautiful dreams!

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One of my favorite flowers! And never get sick of this color either!

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A big crowd gathered together in Franklin Square waiting for the bus!  

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I just got mesmerized in this stunning harbour and had no will power at all to stay away from it!

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Cruising on Derwent River--11/11/2014

Let's get this cruising started!

As seen, Derwent River Bridge faded into distance and drifted afar!

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Sandy Bay and its precincts situated on the west shore of Derwent River/Hobart Harbour--One of the richest residential districts around the Hobart harbour! What a treat to the eye!

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Taroona High School in Sandy Bay, in which the captain of the cruise finished his primary and secondary school education. But, he stated he did not do well in school, just because he had been so distracted by the spectacular ever-changing sceneries around the harbour. What he did the most in the classroom was to staring at the harbour, always wondering what different views could come to his sight next!

What a perfect excuse to get away with doing some serious study!

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The cliffs and caves hidden in them along the east shore of Hobart Harbour!

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Clothes hung up on the line--I couldn't help but wonder who would take a shelter here in the chilly cave, directly facing the wild waves!

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Off to the open sea, heading to Brunny Island!

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Bruny Island: This island is about the size of Singapore, has a permanent population of 600 people. Its main revenue flows in from its tourist value and a big Abalone/Salman farming business it accommodates along its waters, which shows up in the photos!

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Stormy bay, located north-east to Bruny Island! It has been known for its wild swells and violent gale!

In 2014's Christmas Sydney-Hobart yacht race, a light plane crashed in Stormy Bay and killed the photographer and pilot on board! If anyone watched it on the news, I am sure you would remember how violent its swells were and how its perilous unpredictability hampered the rescue!  

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Distended suburbans that sprawl on the east shore of Hobart Harbour/Derwent River, run far, far beyond Derwent River bridge!

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I love these green, purple and red taking on their best under the crystal-clear blue sky!

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11 past 11 AM on 11/11/2014--Memorial Day in Angelsea Barracks, Hobart!

Felt a bit emotional while watching the national flag fly on the mast!

To all those who devoted their lives, who sacrificed their youth, who sent their loved ones to the war front, in order to shield this nation from intrusion, to protect its sovereignty, to defend the great value of democracy! Today is the special day set aside for Australians to commemorate your commitment, your selfless service, your bravery, your loyalty and your stance for the just deeds!

Lest we forget!

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So long, Hobart! Hope it won't be awfully long before I could be coming back to you again!