Day 11 - Bruny Island, Part Two

Standing on the Jetty at Adventure Bay, I am afraid my sense of humor escaped, and I hummed a few bars of the Gilligan's Island Theme Song. It wasn't lost on some, as we were about to embark on a 'Three Hour Tour.....'

Fortunately the Weather was Perfect as we climbed aboard the purpose built 12 .5 Naiad Boat, donned our Red Waterproof Coats and happily accepted Ginger Tablets, just in case we felt a little "Other".

And with the mandatory Safety spiel out of the way -We were Off...

The fact that we had the company of a second tour group and were not heading into the Southern Ocean alone was comforting. 

We marvelled at the coastline in all its ancient beauty

And got up close and personal with massive Blowholes

We heard stories of Adventurers Past, One who used to jump off the boat and swim through this gap - 

Eventually deciding that it wasn't such a good idea, when one day he was followed by a Shark! 

(Fortunately for him and the passengers on board, He lived to tell the tale.)

They took us out to see the Black-Faced Cormorants - 

Confidently standing atop their Rocky Perch while the Ocean boils beneath them 

We went out to where the Tasman Sea meets the Southern Ocean

Then back past The Friars, to see the Australian Fur Seals taking a break before heading back into the water.

 

I debate with myself, if I should pack my 35mm Camera when we go on holidays now.

But then you get some shots that my iPhone just can't manage.  And This is one of them!

It was an awesome Adventure and once safely  back on dry land we were treated to Warming Soup and the Most Architecturally Stunning Salad Roll I have ever seen!

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