Month: November 2014

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    Don't tell Captain Keith, but I think our boat - the MV George Robinson - is the Cutest Thing Evar.

    Don’t tell Captain Keith, but I think our boat – the MV George Robinson – is the Cutest Thing Evar. @ Arthur River

    The edge of the world. (No, really. That's what it's called.)

    The edge of the world. (No, really. That’s what it’s called.) @ Edge Of The World

    Me and my new boyfriend Arthur.

    Me and my new boyfriend Arthur. @ Arthur River

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    Part of me wishes I was in Indiana settling down for a big family meal, of course. But right here is pretty amazing too. Things I’m thankful for today:

    • My family are healthy and happy, and even if I can’t be with them in person, they can read this and know we’re thinking about them!
    • I have the best friend in the world, and he goes on amazing adventures with me. On this trip we’ve hiked mountains, waded in the Southern Ocean, drank some fabulous wine, got up close with fur seals, viewed spectacular art, rode a restored train, stood on the highest point in Hobart, and drove from one end of Tasmania to the other. Today we’re taking a boat into the rain forest!
    • I have a great job with a team that I’m genuinely excited to get back to next week.
    • Bec is house sitting for us and taking care of our silly cats, who I can’t wait to cuddle when we get home (even though they will pretend to not enjoy it).
    • This B&B has a view of the Big Rock Lobster. I didn’t know that when I booked it. I LOVE IT.
  • Shared today on Twitter

    Time lapse of refilling the locomotive at Rinadeena Saddle – pretty much the summit! @ West Coast… http://t.co/yYMbs9oqiT


    Time lapse of turning the locomotive around at Dubbil Barril. Lady trainengineer FTW! http://t.co/vkasufVu66


    We had a fantastic time on the West Coast Wilderness Railway today! Highly recommended if you’re ever… http://t.co/DWnZVZeZ04


    Lunch. I finally got to try a Hartz soda! (@ Cafe Serenade in Queenstown, Tas) https://t.co/v31yj9VjtH http://t.co/aDPM1gutTR


    Biscuits & gravy (Tassie-style), Escoffier prawn cocktail, and a 600+g local ribeye with all the… http://t.co/6j8zCziCLv


    w-g: Happy Thanksgiving! Part of me wishes I was in Indiana settling down for a big family meal, of course… http://t.co/FkC8PgZRa8


    Me and my new boyfriend Arthur. @ Arthur River http://t.co/WB38z1eump


    The edge of the world. (No, really. That’s what it’s called.) @ Edge Of The World http://t.co/o7uPJ5RObF


    Don’t tell Captain Keith, but I think our boat – the MV George Robinson – is the Cutest Thing Evar. @… http://t.co/56FTKvUvN5


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    Biscuits & gravy (Tassie-style), Escoffier prawn cocktail, and a 600+g local ribeye with all the fixin's. Wow. The reviews don't lie; best restaurant in NW Tas.

    Biscuits & gravy (Tassie-style), Escoffier prawn cocktail, and a 600+g local ribeye with all the fixin’s. Wow. The reviews don’t lie; best restaurant in NW Tas. @ Brasserie At Xanders

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    We had a fantastic time on the West Coast Wilderness Railway today! Highly recommended if you're ever in this part of the world.

    We had a fantastic time on the West Coast Wilderness Railway today! Highly recommended if you’re ever in this part of the world. @ Queens-town

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    Turning the locomotive around at Dubbil Barril. Lady trainengineer FTW!

    Turning the locomotive around at Dubbil Barril. Lady trainengineer FTW!

    Refilling the locomotive at Rinadeena Saddle - pretty much the summit!

    Refilling the locomotive at Rinadeena Saddle – pretty much the summit! @ West Coast Wilderness Railway

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    ALL ABOARD!

    ALL ABOARD! @ West Coast Wilderness Railway

    One for the train nerds! Let's go climb some mountains in an old steam train.

    One for the train nerds! Let’s go climb some mountains in an old steam train. @ West Coast Wilderness Railway

  • Shared today on Twitter

    On top of Mount Wellington. Holy crap. So windy you can barely stand, and temp feels like -13C.… http://t.co/Sh6FIqXKaF


    Time lapse on Mount Wellington summit with one very cold Snook. @ Mount Wellington Summit http://t.co/uWK7NbPHvG


    “Dad says hydroelectric power stations remind us of man’s ability to generate electricity.” @ Tarraleah http://t.co/BK3h1AMmP1


    We made it to Queenstown, and our B&B is amaaaaazing. @ Penghana B&B http://t.co/1EjLiamsX9


    Seriously, that’s the view out the window. Picture friggin’ postcard. @ Penghana B&B http://t.co/7G3PkRfzy5


    Dinner = chicky chicky parm parm in the local. Alfred Deakin ate here in 1908! Love it. @ Empire Hotel http://t.co/nvnEkZhD2K


    Reading: “Hackers shut down Sony Pictures’ computers and are blackmailing the studio” http://t.co/R2DWiKoMFp


    One for the train nerds! Let’s go climb some mountains in an old steam train. @ West Coast Wilderness… http://t.co/1PuOKu9959


    ALL ABOARD! @ West Coast Wilderness Railway http://t.co/wFnU5MAROj


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    Dinner = chicky chicky parm parm in the local. Alfred Deakin ate here in 1908! Love it.

    Dinner = chicky chicky parm parm in the local. Alfred Deakin ate here in 1908! Love it. @ Empire Hotel