Dam Proposed for World Heritage Area
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Dam Proposed for World Heritage Area

I thought building dams in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (WHA) was dealt with by the Australian High Court on 1st July 1983. According to a Tasmanian Times article this week and this month's Meander Valley Council (MVC) agenda, we're going back to the future! Maps and diagrams included in the council agenda show the power station (4 shipping containers),…
Mount Field Snow
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Mount Field Snow

Soon after today's tour got underway we had an unscheduled stop at Glenlusk to see if we could replicate the sunset shot of 2 days ago.  Trees in the way, bus on the wrong angle and the sunrise just not so speccy.  Conclusion: Dunalley was a special moment.  Trying to replicate special moments ends up somewhat contrived. Sunrise at…
Dunalley Bay
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Dunalley Bay

After touring the Tasman Peninsula a highlight presented late in the day at Dunalley Bay. As my guests lined up for their pics I was taken by the extrapolated sunset reflected in the side windows of our bus.
2014 Career Change!
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2014 Career Change!

Another year+ absence from blogging and another compelling reason to be distracted.  2014 was the year of my career change from long-time IT Manager to my dream job: Outdoor Guide. IT career sailing into the sunset Ditching the security blanket of a 'day job' is tricky but supportive family makes a world of difference.  Within a month of resigning…