We finally made it to Tasmania! But, it wasn't easy.
Tuesday we managed to beat out a snowstorm that never happened (though our original flight for Wednesday was canceled, so we were vindicated), survived a VIP-induced ground-hold and then a damaged runway at DCA, then mechanical issues at Cincinnati, but made it to LA.
We did some light sightseeing in LA Wednesday and also Thursday before we dropped off the rental car and headed to the airport.
The flight Thursday night/Friday/Saturday morning on Virgin Australia was quite nice, with great food and service, and a good bit of sleep. Our onward flight to Hobart was quick and easy, but they still managed a meal-service on the 55-minute flight!
Arrival day on Tasmania was gray with occasional light rain-showers, 70s, and muggy. We went to the famous Salamanca Market and just explored the Hobart City Center. For dinner we celebrated Philip's birthday with a special dinner at an excellent restaurant.
First impressions: very rural in from the airport, with lots of farms, rolling hills and mountains; the people seem very nice; and, it's ridiculously expensive, such as $4.50 for a litre bottle of water at a grocery and a $10 draft beer at a random pub!
Today we'll fetch the rental car and head down to Port Arthur, touring along the way.
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