Ok, so as I mentioned before - John Paul and I finally made it to Tasmania. Overall, it was quite an experience - so to make each entry more manageable; I am going to break it up by giving you highlights of selected events.
To give everyone the full effect of our experience; you need to understand that Tasmania is like the West Virginia of Australia…full of beautiful, untouched landscapes, sheep, and inbred people.
To give everyone the full effect of our experience; you need to understand that Tasmania is like the West Virginia of Australia…full of beautiful, untouched landscapes, sheep, and inbred people.
Now that we are all on the same page – here is the synopsis:
Saturday Morning: Arrive in Tasmania and drive to Cradle Mountain National Park. At the welcome center, the ranger makes a couple recommendations for ½ day hikes. Done! We park the car and embark on our outdoor journey. Early on into our ascend; we pass some other hikers who are decked out in some pretty serious climbing gear. We think little of it and keep trudging along. About two hours later we realize why our old, mesh, tennis shoes with nearly smooth soles were probably not the best choice for this type of activity.
Aside from the fact that certain areas were pretty steep; there were also parts were slippery – and muddy. (See exhibit A)
Regardless of being unsuitably outfitted, the hike was awesome and the views were spectacular.
Saturday Morning: Arrive in Tasmania and drive to Cradle Mountain National Park. At the welcome center, the ranger makes a couple recommendations for ½ day hikes. Done! We park the car and embark on our outdoor journey. Early on into our ascend; we pass some other hikers who are decked out in some pretty serious climbing gear. We think little of it and keep trudging along. About two hours later we realize why our old, mesh, tennis shoes with nearly smooth soles were probably not the best choice for this type of activity.
Aside from the fact that certain areas were pretty steep; there were also parts were slippery – and muddy. (See exhibit A)
Regardless of being unsuitably outfitted, the hike was awesome and the views were spectacular.
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