Since I last blogged we have been up the aptly named Wilderness Steam Railway from Stahan in the west of Tasmania. It was 40k long - thats 25 miles and has the steepest rack and pinion track in the world. Stopped several times to see river gorges, rainforest, mining polution etc.
From there it was across the island back to Devonport and civilisation. We boarded the Spirit of Tasmania ferry for the 11 hour crossing. It was really smooth. Some of us had an a la carte meal a few drinks and then to bed. Tassie had been great - don't come to Oz without visiting it for a few days!
Arriving back in Melbourne it was blue skies and already 20 degrees at 8am. Had a great breakfast near the port and then we split. Some went shopping but 12 of us had a guided tour around the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Club). This is a mecca for all cricket supporters and we got to go in the dressing rooms, onto the pitch where about 200 schoolchildren were playing 5 a side cricket. It takes 100,000 people and is massive. We lost Angus on the tour!
Lunch in the renovated docks area and by now it was 30 degrees. We met our hosts at 4pm. It takes ages to get across Melbourne - the traffic is like the UK - the worst we have seen. It was BBQ time with the Norwester club for about half of us. Once again the hospitality and instant rapport between members of the host clubs and the tourists was great.
Today Lawrence , myself and our host are going to bum around and the first stop is going to be Ramsey Street, the set of Neighbours - Lawrence has got to visit for Yvonne, who is a long term fan.
Another dinner with the Gipsland Club tonight - it's a tough life! Weather blowy and 22 degrees.
Everyone seems to be talking about the tour finishing now. We have all got on superbly considering we have been together for a month. I'll be blogging again on Sunday
Carol - You saw a mouse - where - there on the stair
Gary - thinking of you carolling in the cold
Alan - I'll be back soon
Nicola - hope exam and works do were ok
Elle - got a fluffy something for you
Rach - be good tonight
Simon - hope you feel better soon
Pat - hope you are enjoying the blog
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Hi Barry
I have really enjoyed reading the blog, it brought back many memories. We are having gales in the UK including some flooding - enjoy the weather while you can and we look forward to seeing you soon. Justine Paul and family send their best wishes - they are busy getting ready for Christmas and the performance of the children's christmas shows. Take care Pat x
Alright dad (this is the reply to email aswell) been feeling crap, hardly ate for two days. had to take friday off and refuse afew installs (there's a first time for everything) luckily i managed to do the installs i'd already said i would. Sat lunch time and iv had my first proper meal since wednesday. Number plate is knackered - the bumper bit is broken so i cant get it on. Dunno bout crimbo - guess we're waitin for u.
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