We didn't bother setting the alarm this morning. We figured that, seeing as we'd slept during the day yesterday, we'd wake up reasonable early anyway. So it was a bit of a shock to have Nikki shaking me at 11.30am this morning - saying she'd only just woke up herself.
After getting ourselves ready and having some breakfast, we headed out into town to try and find an internet café, we wanted to hire a car so that we can explore Tasmania - and make our way to Launceston. With that all sorted we went out for a walk.
We started by walking along the Wharf to a place called Salamanca Place, where they have loads of old buildings - with loads of nice little coffee shops and restaurants. Next, we walked up Kelly's Steps, which took us to a really pretty residential area called Battery Point. The houses looked like peaceful holiday homes - with their pretty gardens and balconies looking out over the sea. We carried on walking up the hill to a place called Arthur Circus, where we found a little café called Jackman & McRoss, which is mentioned in the Lonely Planet guide as a 'must see'... that seemed like as good a reason as any to go in for a drink and slice of cake!
After enjoying our treat, we took a slow walk back into town, looking in a couple of the second hand bookshops on our way. It was a really beautiful day, and the weather was really warm, so we sat in Salamanca Square for a couple of minutes while we waited for Steve, who had somehow lost his camera (I say somehow, he loses something EVERY DAY!). We then came back to the hostel and had some food. Nikki made us meatballs with mashed potatoes and broccoli and Steve had burgers with noodles.
This evening we walked back to Salamanca Square and went into one of the pubs down there for a couple of drinks and a chat. The temperature had definitely cooled down - but Tasmania is nowhere near as cold as everyone had warned us. It was quite nice walking back along the water at about 11.30pm.
Ta-Ta-Tasmania, Ta-Ta-Tasmania... We need you!
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