Westonbirt Arboretum

We enjoyed a walk in Westonbirt Arboretum near Tetbury, UK. The Arboretum has wide paths and open spaces amongst the trees. It is clearly a popular place for families with young children and dogs, who can run and play freely.

Frosted gate at Westonbirt Arboretum

Frosted gate at Westonbirt Arboretum

It was a cold, sunny morning, and the ice crunched under foot as we wandered along. Being winter, many of the trees had lost their leaves, but there were still vistas of vivid greens and oranges.

Frozen grass

Frozen grass

Vivid colours at Westonbirt Arboretum

Vivid colours at Westonbirt Arboretum

Beautiful forest within Westonbirt Arboretum

Beautiful forest within Westonbirt Arboretum

Wooden plaque at Westonbirt Arboretum

Wooden plaque at Westonbirt Arboretum

Sun shining through Westonbirt Arboretum

Sun shining through Westonbirt Arboretum

Moss covered tree at Westonbirt Arboretum

Moss covered tree at Westonbirt Arboretum

Carpet of leaves in Westonbirt Arboretum

Carpet of leaves in Westonbirt Arboretum

Au Revoir Australia

Our final weeks in Australia were a whirlwind of packing and catching up with family and friends. Thank you to everyone who hosted events for us and had us as guests. We had a wonderful time.

View from the plane

View from the plane

After a 38 hour journey, we find ourselves on the other side of the world and at the start of a great adventure.

Hobart, Tasmania

A recent wander around Tasmania started and ended in the capital city, Hobart. We spent a day walking around the city visiting various shops, sites, and attractions.

Hobart waterfront

Hobart waterfront

One of the highlights of Hobart’s harbour is seeing polar research vessels and facilities. The bright orange ship, Aurora Australis, is one of a small group of ships capable of reaching the Antarctic research stations.

Aurora Australis - the Polar Research Ship

Aurora Australis - the Polar Research Ship

We stumbled upon the School of Arts and were able to walk freely around the building. The displays were enticing and I enjoyed being back in a messy, colourful, canvas ladden studio ago.

Sculpture outside the School of Arts

Sculpture outside the School of Arts

A good desk for a meeting

A good desk for a meeting

Print shop in the School of Arts

Print shop in the School of Arts

Evacuation Procedure - Run

Evacuation Procedure - Run

Beautiful wooden heart of the School of Arts building

Beautiful wooden heart of the School of Arts building

One of the shopping centres in Hobart has misunderstood the purpose of play equipement. Oddly they have labelled their play area not for climbing.

Play equipment strictly not for climbing on

Play equipment strictly not for climbing on