Thanks Kat.
We are all back from Tasmania to Melbourne and what a week we've had.
This was one of the most amazing places that I've visited.
On the west coast we went on a boat trip from Strathan up the river to the former penal colony, Sarah Island, and then further up the river where we ventured into almost virgin rain forest.
God these poor convicts had a tough time!
I talked to boat builders and wondered at the qualities of Huon Pine wood. I saw the remains of a Huon Pine tree which was 2,300 years old.
I've also read and learned about the Tassie Tigers who were made extinct by my fellow europeans.
Today, in a nature park, I stroked a Koala and fed a Wallaby and even patted a Wombat.
When we all arrived back in Melbourne airport I was pinching myself asking if it all really happened. I recommend Tasmania to anyone who has the slightest chance of going there.
And, oh yes, baby Rossa was in excellent form most of the time.
Slainte agus Sith

Andy