A Tasman Island Day


A long day today as we took the Pennicott Tasman island tour, arriving at their dock a few blocks from our hotel at 7:30 am and returning at 5:50 pm. It was an absolutely beautiful day, sunny but cool with only a gentle swell at sea. I never take Dramamine,  but being unsure of the sea conditions before we left, I decided that better safe than sorry.
Linda always takes non-drowsy dramamine. Today we remembered something. There was only one other time I have ever taken this medication and today I reacted the same way. It is an excellent drowsy pill. I simply had a hard time staying awake unless we were actively doing something. Linda has told me many times over the years that I am wired different than most people. I guess this is another of those bad connections I have. Sleepy bob.
What the well dressed visitor wears, multiple layers.
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What the well dressed Tasman Island boat trip tourist looks like.
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There she is!
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Awesome scenery.
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A special treat, a pair of humpback whales.
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A whale of a video.

Linda loves eucalyptus trees. Her instructions to the photographer: “Make sure you get the trees.”
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It got even better when we visited the Unzoo.
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Bob’s turn.
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Our first Tasmanian Devil.
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Tasmanian devil showing its fangs.
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Relaxing at the end of the day watching a cricket match.
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This sums it all up.
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