Hobart

 We left New Norfolk at 10 AM and headed toward Cambridge. To avoid the heavier traffic on the southern side of the River Derwent, which flows directly into Hobart, we chose to travel along the northern side. Our destination was the Barilla Holiday Park.

We chose this park because it is located approximately thirteen kilometres from Hobart. There is a bus stop directly outside the park; however, we expected more options on the bus timetable, especially on weekends.

 

Since the weekend bus schedule was irregular, we decided to use Uber for our transportation for the first time. After downloading the app, I was surprised by how easy it was to schedule trips in advance. We used Uber on Saturday to attend the Salamanca Market and again on another day to catch the ferry to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA).

One day, we decided to use the red double-decker bus, which offers a hop-on, hop-off service to all the main attractions in Hobart. As a driver, I often miss out on the sights, so enjoying the various landmarks around Hobart and its surroundings was refreshing without the stress of navigating through traffic.

We enjoyed lunch and a few beers at the Cascade Brewery.

The bell in this photo at the Cascade Brewery was rung at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m. to signal that workers could take a 15-minute break to drink beer during their shift. This practice reportedly began to deter beer theft by convicts working at the brewery. 

The bell remains an important part of the brewery's culture. The 4 p.m. bell on Fridays signals the end of the work week and the start of "beer o'clock" for employees.

The abundance of sandstone underlying Hobart has been extensively quarried for private and public buildings.

We also caught an UBER into Hobart on Saturday to attend the Salamanca Markets.

Ingle Hall, built in 1814, is reputed to be the oldest surviving building in Hobart and possibly Tasmania. 

We did not make the trip to the summit of Mount Wellington because it was continually shrouded in clouds during our days in Hobart.