Today I took my time working on a few pictures to post and sent to family and friends before I left the hotel. I stopped by a winery in the Coal Valley Vineyard area and sampled a few of their selections before deciding to buy a reisling to take with me. When I left I drove to the top of Mt. Wellington.
The clouds had not yet cleared and I was treated to a view of white haze instead the view of Hobart I had hoped for. During the winter sometimes the tope is capped with snow making for an impressive view from the city below.
I decided to drive on toward Devonport so that I could make my way to Melbourne to spend a few days before leaving for Christchurch, NZ on the 24th. When I stopped for petrol (gas to us Americans) the station attendant mentioned a place called The Maze along the way that I could stop and have a meal.
When I arrived I understood the name because they have a large maze that you can find your way through and then enjoy a good meal after your adventure. I didn't try the maze but did enjoy a good burger and chips. I also had a milkshake but very different from any I had in the USA. There was no ice cream in it, just simply milk and flavoring. It was ok but give me the fat loaded ones I am used to.
On resuming my travel I was amazed to see so much green land. Tasmania is full of extremes, rugged rocky coastlines, gorgeous white sand beaches, mountains, and beautiful farmland. The combination of all of this in a small state was what gives Tasmania its charm. You can be from one area to another in just a short time. I wish I had more time to explore Tasmania but I also want to see Melbourne and all it has to offer.
When I arrived in Devonport I drove to the office for the Spirit of Tasmania, a large ship that runs from Devonport to Melbourne. The agent was able to get me on tonights voyage so I topped off the tank of the rental car, parked it, and dropped the keys in the drop box since noone was there at the kiosk. I was supposed to leave it at the airport but the agent for the ship called Europcar rentals for me and they said I could leave it here instead.
The ship is large and holds many vehicles and equipment in addition to passengers. It looks like any large cruise ship that you see at many ports. I had a quick meal and then found a recliner looking out the back of the ship to the sea so I could use my computer for a while before getting some sleep. The cruise take approx. 10 hours at about 25 knots.
HINT: When I picked and dropped off the rental car I took pictures of it to show the shape it was in before and after just in case there is any question about it. Be sure to include some landmark or building so you can prove where the pics were taken.
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