We spent 4 days in Launceston, Hollie's home town in Tasmania. We did quite a lot so i'll just list some of the highlights so i dont go on for to long!
* Went for a bike ride with Holliesextremely fit dad, and his bike club to a local forest. All was going well until Holly breaked suddenly whilst riding downhill, causing me, who was close behind her to go flying over the handlebars - thank god for gloves and helmets!
* Visited Holly's Sister at her student house - laughed when we found out that one of her flatmates had bought a swimming pool and had it installed by the delivery men on top of their garage, only to find out later, that the garage roof is wooden, so the weight of the swimming pool if filled with water, would have made it collapse! so all they had was an empty pool to sit in.
* Laughed when we were introduced to Hollies Grandad, who thought, becuase we were English, was certain we would know his friend he faught in the war with, although he wasn't sure if he was still alive!
* Visited Launcestons famous Boags Beer Brewery. Had the tour aroud the plant and ended in the tasting room sampling every beer they brewed - well worth the money!
* Visited Launcestons local Gorge, 5 minutes from Hollies house. It was heavon the be able to swim outside as it was pushing 30 degrees at the time! Even better, it seemed that me and Dan were the only blokes there, so we got a lot of attention form the local ladies - shame they were all 16 though!
* Caught up with some more Aussie friends that we had met in London. Met Eller, Tasha's baby that she had had since we had said goodbye in London. That was weird!
* Felt like celebrities whilst being driven in Arron's Sea Cruiser! Since returning to Launceston he had got a job at a local radio station and had the important job of driving to street corners and giving out milk and muffins to bored housewives. His mum must be so proud! (If your still confused, think Essex Fm 's Black Thunder girls that give out Car stickers at Lakeside)
* Drove to Bridgeport and found a deserted beach. tried in vain to top up the tan, but got so annoyed by the fly's we gave up!
* Managed to blag my way into a nightclub because the bouncer thought my yellow wristband was the same as the paper ones they were putting around paying customers wrists. Left in 5 minutes because it was crap - as was all of Launcestons nightlife!
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