Hiking Freycinet National Park: Day 6, Wineglass Bay to Car Park to Hobart

It was another beautiful morning to wake up to, even if there was some reluctance about packing up camp.

We decided to get an early start in the hopes to avoid the day walkers by leaving the park by 8am. It was much quieter than the day before and we enjoyed the hike along a nearly empty beach.

The second time we did the climb up to the car park seemed much easier than the first try. Perhaps it was because we knew what we were in for. And when we stopped off at the look out, it was almost empty. At least for a few minutes.

We continued on our way without incident, though the closer to the car park we got, the more people we saw. What I'll never understand about some people is that there is a large sign out front of the entrance saying what to bring and wear, particularly for footwear. And yet, in spite of that there are still several people in thongs and ballet slippers doing the hike.

Watching people enter the park did keep me occupied for the following two hours that I had to wait for the shuttle bus. That, and catching up on Facebook. You can't avoid technology forever. Though it is nice to try sometimes.

And in almost a blink of an eye, I was on the Tassielink (gripping for dear life as the bus doesn't have seat belts) back to Hobart. And I was just in time to see all the 2010 Sydney to Hobart race boats at the harbourfront.
I'd be lying if I told you I had a big, crazy New Years. I fell asleep just before midnight--oops, the bed was soft. But, I did get to celebrate with a bottle of Tasmanian wine at the harbourfront and see some fireworks at the kid's firework display. It was still a nice way to end the year.