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11/17/2007 Archived Entry: "Road signs in Tassie"

It's not a cookie it's a biscuit.

Vegimite is um....interesting.

Road signs in Tassie are interesting.
"Slippery when Frosty"
"100 kph, it's a limit not a challenge"
You don't pass here, you overtake.
And you better stay in the left unless you are overtaking.
The sign with the number surrounded by the red circle that is the speed limit.
They have cameras everywhere, you may view them as a means of contributing to the local economy.
You don't dial 911 you dial 000
Tow services operate 24/7 and take just as long to get to you.

If you don't like the "All Blacks" you are not a bigot you are a futbol fan. The "All Blacks" is the name of New Zealand's team. Please do not confuse futbol which is soccer with Australlian Futbol which is more like American Football minus the padding. And none of which is rugby.

We drove out to Huon National Forest and went to the Tahune Airwalk. It is a gorgeous drive that is similar to driving through the north Georgia around Ellijay or Blue Ridge.
I didn't take a lot of pictures on the drive because I was more concerned about staying on the road. They don't have interstates and each car coming at you seems like an inevitable head on collision. I tend to over compensate slightly and drive with the passenger wheels on the side of the road. This makes my wife nervous. However I am much more comfortable dealing with oncoming traffic. She will adjust.

My wife keeps reminding herself that the wind is refreshing and envigourating. Instead of mentioning the antartic winds are cold and colder.

Did I mention it's Spring going to Summer here.
Did I mention I live in a swamp.

More Pictures:
http://www.brendhanhorne.com/coppermine_dir/thumbnails.php?album=116