Tessellated Pavement

As our present hotel is located near the shoreline we ventured down onto the beach this evening. We had a lovely walk and came across an interesting geological formation. Mudstones had been laid down millions of years ago and cracks had developed in them, creating weaker areas that would normally be more prone to erosive attack, leaving large “cobble” like forms on the wave-cut platform - see photo.

These do exist close to the sea but nearer the coastline, where the salt water lies on the slabs in pools and has longer to weather away the flat surface of the centre of the blocks, the perimeters weather less and are left as rims, standing up above the central areas. Fascinating to the geographer!

Jean

A Giant in the Loo?

On a trivial note, I wondered what sort of clientele frequented the restaurant we adopted for our breakfast while we were in Hobart. There’s a basin - fine. There’s a soap dispenser - fine. And then the hand dryer - no problem. But what’s that up near the ceiling? Another soap dispenser! Wow!

Jean

Eaglehawk Neck

Last day in Hobart with not really enough time to attempt too much before collecting hire car. Visited Maritime Museum then picked up car (an upgrade as the agreed one was not available) and drove towards Port Arthur, a former penal colony which we will "do" on Tuesday.

Stop-off point for next 2 nights is a Best Westen Hotel called the Lufra which overlooks Pirates Bay and is located at a place called Eaglehawk Neck. We have a great view over the bay which itself is full of interest (see above). Dave