Australia Oct 26

Today was a gray and cloudy day in Hobart.  The wind was strong making it also a cool day.  Bob and I did a little walking around town.  We stopped in a few gardens and enjoyed the similarities to England.  Well groomed front and back yards and gardens.  The city was dotted with little parks with well-kept gardens.  The homes were definitely early century homes many with tin roofs.  We spent a little time in a small café on the waterfront and gawked at the tall ship sitting just outside.  We were also able to chat with both our children and grandchildren on face time.  The satellite on the ship is nice but you cannot leave it on and use it like home because it can get very expensive.  It is nice to not think about it on shore.  We managed to get back on board ship in time for tea and in time to miss the rain which came as we boarded.   The remainder of the day we relaxed in our room.  The area surrounding Hobart is quite scenic with islands dotting the river and mountains rising up around the city.  The shoreline itself seems to be elevated and you can see homes dotting the hillside.  It very much reminded me of Naples or some of the Greek islands.