The sun is shining again!!!! I think the forecast is about 20C today, not warm, but at least the weather is fine. This morning we enjoy another nice "brunch" at the hotel before we leave. Reluctant to leave this place as it is so nice and there is so much more to see, but we need to get back down south closer to the airport. We all climb into our new Pajero, very exciting. The very back seat doesn't split in half like the Prado but we put Cody back there with some luggage and put the girls on the middle seat with luggage between them!!! The 200km drive south is just blissful. Just the sound of a DS in the background, Shannae reading and Tori gazing at the scenery giving us a running commentary of the animals she sees. Not one argument or one terse word yelled into the back to control the chaos that unfolds as Glen tries to negotiate the hairpin corners and unpredictable terrain. The Midland Hwy is a nice, straight "normal" highway, and we are lucky enough to have this for about 150km when we have to turn off to head to Sorell. What a lovely change, I almost dose off in the passenger seat, it is so peaceful!!!!
We are very disappointed that we are now going to miss the east coast. From all reports this is the nicest part of Tassie, and in hind sight we should have gone up the east coast first, however, we live and learn and this is added to our list of things to come back and do at a later date!!
We have hired a house for the last two nights, located somewhere between the airport and Port Arthur. Not too many options in the way of hotels, but "Stayz" has a lot of holiday homes for cheaper than a 2 bedroom apartment. So we arrive in Primrose Sands. A very picturesque drive to the coast. The house is someone's holiday home with magnificent views of Norfolk Bay, 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a children's rumpus room and laundry down stairs. Just perfect, as we are due to do some washing.
The kids are very excited and immediately start arguing over who is going to get the bedroom all to themselves, as two will still have to share. And within about 5 mins of arriving Cody manages to lock the toilet door from the inside, then walk out and shut the door, now no one is able to get in!!! Fortunately there is also a toilet downstairs, however, the next hour and a half is spent trying to get the door unlocked. The caretaker arrives to give us a hand, Glen already has the door knob completely dismantled. They eventually push the knob on the other side all the way through until it lands on the floor and only then are we able to unlock it!!!!! What a drama!!
So this afternoon we go for a walk down to the beach. Certainly not swimming weather, but great to get out for some exercise and the kids love exploring the rocks and collecting shells. When we get home the kids park themselve in front of their big screen downstairs and Glen and I enjoy the view from the balcony and an uninterupted conversation and make plans for tomorrow, Glen's birthday!!!
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