Friends in Hobart

Finally we got out on the town as tourists today in Hobart.   We were all a bit jaded after the windiest night we have had in the camper in 7 months last night (this time Trent was not to blame).  It is nice to have some friends staying in the camp ground here.

Annie is a lovely person we first met in Calliope 6 months ago when the wheel fell off our camper & we dragged it back on one side.  Talk about making an entrance! (Her travel blog can be found here.)  Annie has been on the road for 7 years full time and really knows her stuff when it comes to camping around Australia.  We are both into our computers and photography, so it goes without saying we have been friends ever since we met.  It was great having Annie come with us to Hobart city today, apart from being great company she is also a pretty good tour guide for us newbies who have never been to Tassie before!

John and Leone we first met not all that long ago at Swimcart beach.  They are a great outgoing couple and we hit it off immediately.  We had the best Christmas eve with them sitting around the fire and it's nice to have them here at the camp grounds as well.  Trent gets along very well with John too which is great as he feels a tad outnumbered having 3 females & one male in the family.

One of the best parts about travel is the people you meet.  Most people have the time to talk and have a chat and you never get lonely.  Everyone has a story.  You just have to listen and be open to meeting people.  I have met some of the most down to earth people since hitting the road and I am so grateful because without them our travels would be bland.

Tassie Humour in Hobart

Kellybillies camping tip:   Think about things that have more than one use and are smaller/lighter, even if they are a bit more expensive.  Remember anything you bring you will have to tow/lug around with you the whole trip.