For me, the highlight of our sea day was watching a cooking demo by celebrity chef Denise Vivaldo.
She made a simple appetizer of spinach, feta cheese, and crumbled sausage wrapped in a filo dough package. Delicious! While cooking, she kept us entertained with stories of famous clients such as Elizabeth Taylor and Frank Sinatra. She has written several books. I intend to look them up when we get home.
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Day 44/Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
This morning, we woke up in Tasmania! I can't believe I got this old before learning that Tasmania is one of Australia's eight states, not a separate little country. Better late than never. I think I have it straight now.
After breakfast we boarded a bus for a tour of the area.
See the tall antenna near the top of the tallest mountain in the background? After a drive through pretty neighborhoods and up a winding road bordered by Eucalyptus trees, we found ourselves at the base of that antenna. The wind was fierce! Some of us retreated back into the bus. Watson was among those who risked being blown off the mountain. Everyone was impressed by the stunning views.
Back at sea level, we visited a winery and later explored the neighborhood near our ship.
At 3:30 in the afternoon the gangway was removed and we began our journey toward Adelaide. We saw this unusual ship as we pulled away
from the dock. The printing on the side says Institut Polaire. Another thing to look up when we have better Wi Fi access.
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