That is how Ozzies pronounce “Launceston”. The town it is named for (in Cornwall, England) is pronounced “Lawson”. That seems very English to me, as I cannot fathom how they get “Lester” from “Leicester”.
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In any case, it is a lovely place in northern Tasmania, built on the intersection of a brown, silt-filled meandering estuary called the “Tamar” and a small river called the “North Esk”.
BUT!!! Without question the highlight is the Cataract Gorge.
Looks like a very fun day! Gorgeous rocks! I love gorges!
Very English. You know that one no one can pronounce? Worcestershire?
Wooster to the Brits!
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Tell me you stayed at the wacky hotel in a silo!
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Sadly, we did not. But we stayed in what used to be a school if that counts for something.
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The street art is amazing. The rocks and gorges very interesting. Australia another fascinating country.
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You are exactly right Gracie. So much to see here! Especially if Pippin is involved. 😏
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So they have damaging woodpeckers down under as well. I think there should be a bounty on their heads, $100/head. Then I could kill them and pay for the damages they have caused.
Otherwise looks very interesting, rocks and vegetation are quite unique.
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Sorry Viggo. We both looked at that tree and saw the same thing! 🤭
It was a good day indeed.
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Wow you both are sure making the best of our lovely State Just keep doing what you both love.
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We’ll hello Linda! So glad you’re following our blog! Yes, we are trying to fit in as much as we can in the short time we are in your lovely Tazzie!
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Of course Aussies love to shorten everything so Launceston to a local is referred to as ‘Lonnie’…..lol
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So is Adelaide ‘Adie’?
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Tasmania seems such a remote, lovely spot – but I would not sleep well in the Kings Bridge cottage!
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Tasmania has been an amazing surprise. We had no idea what to expect.
I don’t think I would sleep well in that cottage, despite the length of time it has clung to that cliff!
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