The Darling Sisters

Charming Friends,

I am writing this as I sit at home recuperating from a rather unexpected trip to hospital! Into every life a little ill-health must visit: I truly hope that you never have to experience the need for very strong medical intervention, such as surgery, but alas we cannot control these things and the main thing is to feel fortunate if, like me, you have access to an excellent medical system.

Day Nine - Tin Dragons

Yes, I am writing this after a bit of a hiatus. In fact, I am back in Canberra, doing the classic thing of attempting to remember my holiday after having allowed the diary to slip. Part of this is my fault, part I blame on the Captain. Allow me to explain.

Day Six and Seven - Lemonthyme Lodge

Mmmmmm. Lemonthyme Lodge is essentially a big log cabin near Cradle Mountain, so why am I always so happy to be there? The luxury spa cabins are exactly what it says on the advertising: luxurious. Big beds, big bathrooms, spa bath with a view over the magnificent forest, fabulous heating (just as well as it is still cold and wet), a lovely restaurant, rooms fitted out with beautiful native timbers … the Captain and myself have stayed here before and there was no doubt we would return.

Days Two and Three – Hobart and Tarraleah

(I am writing this on the morning of Day Four: it seems there is no chance of any net connection for a while which gives me plenty of time to enjoy the trip and blog later.)