"So after being here on and off for three weeks what do you think of Hobart?", Damien asked me as we dined last night on some delicious Japanese food last. He caught my by surprise, as I didn't really have a ready answer, aside from "I think I really like it". It was one of … Continue reading So What Do You Think Of Hobart?
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"There's nothing like a few hours at MONA to clear your brain..." I said to an older woman I shared the lift with a few hours ago. In contrast to her view there was "so much to think about", my view is that a visit to MONA helps you "not think". You come in, forget … Continue reading MONA in Hobart
It's funny how the phrase "the mainland" can mean two quite different things in Tasmania. You would assume, on the surface, it's a reference to the "rest of Australia". But on ABC Radio's "Country Hour" the other day, I heard someone from King Island refer to "the mainland" as the "rest of Tasmania". And I … Continue reading Bruny Island
Over dinner, we talked a little of our memories of the lunch we enjoyed at the world-renowned Noma, when it operated briefly in Sydney. With only a limited run in Sydney, it was something we had planned several months for. And even now, eighteen months later, I still remember almost every detail of the experience. … Continue reading Aløft in Hobart
The other evening as I was walking "home" to my apartment in Hobart, I happened upon an interesting public art project. The lane-way I thought was going to be a short-cut to home, turned out to be a delay, as I enjoyed "Art On Victoria". I popped back today to snap a few daylight photographs. … Continue reading Art on Victoria
Ten years ago, or even five years ago, I'm sure I could have been tempted to top off the evening with a nightcap at the nearby whiskey bar. But after a long day at work, several courses of food at Aløft, and a fair few glasses of beer, wine, and an Aperol spritz, we were … Continue reading My Week in Hobart
For most domestic travel, and even some international, I can usually get by with carry-on luggage. A couple of pairs of shorts, a couple of polo shirts, a couple of collared shorts, some jeans, some socks and jocks and even a suit can be comfortably accommodated within the carry-on limit. This time around I've brought … Continue reading Hello Hobart