Under The Tassie Sky
Tasmania, an isle down under, proves to be a haven for one who worships nature..where the air is fresh and temperature hits down under..Under the Tassie sky we romped the isle for a good seven days, drinking in the sights of cradle mountain, walking with fairy penguins and basking in the frail sunlight, in a temperature of 4 to 15 degrees, where the biting cold hits your frail joints when the wind blows…….
After a good long seven and a half hours of flight time, arrived in Melbourne International airport where i promptly snap a pic of myself, a sort of a ritual as i always do it on trips, so that i could always remember how i look and felt at that point of time. Frankly, the flight there wasn’t so comfy..Its on a 747 megatop, which is rather old and wonder why humans are reduced to be sardines when they travel…Hmm….
Fortunately, its only about one hour flight time to Hobart, which we walked over to the domestic airport and boarded this lovely fire engine red Virgin Blue aircraft..They are rather strict with your hand carry though..everything have to be stowed away..even a small little waist pouch have to be placed under the seat in front of you..
Upon arriving in Hobart we started our tour, visiting first, the fruit farm.On the way, upon arriving in Hobart, we crossed the bridge in the city, of course picture time again. The bridge resembled the one in Macau, rather pleasing to the eye and picture worthy..
Tasmania is famous for its abalones ,oysters and scallops and what you see above is the Barilla Bay oyster farm..actually, that would be the cafe and boutique shop of the farm. rather interesting way of farming though..as they have to haul the oysters too and from the sea, sort them out by sizes… It is educational to know that Tasmania is one of the least polluted place on earth and thats why its produce whether its seafood or agricultural stuffs are of good quality.. and the air.. hooo..really fresh….
The temperature there is rather amazing..its end of winter and approaching spring ..occasional showers that really freezes you! But,after the rain, there is always the lovely rainbow, which we saw twice on this trip…
this is over at launceston…
One of the scenic places that i enjoyed would be the lovely historical town of Richmond, which is about 25 km from hobart..The quaint sandstone bridge that you see in the picture is the oldest surviving bridge in aust, built in 1823 …
All in all minus the group that went down, i think there are only another twenty souls at this scenic spot…
Hobart and launceston is a relatively quiet town..quaint and serene..rather like Mosman in Sydney..here are some of the sights you might see..
blue skies and puffy white clouds…
having trees this old really adds character to the city..
good to sit and watch the world goes by…pensive thoughts of retirement?
Sunrise In Hobart
Quaint historical buildings in launceston..
You might wonder if Hobart is just about a wee bit too quiet ..Don’t fret..there is always the Salamanca Market if you long for some human touch..
Most of the buildings here are made of sandstones, an architectural trademark of Tassie..
There are about three hundred stalls thronging the streets on a saturday at the market, which is located at princes wharf..here you could find lots of stuffs, from locally made made handicrafts to german sausages..
Huon Valley is one of the places that we visited and the Tahune airwalk is really something. It is one of the latest attractions in Tassie and a great place for forest lovers…
Huge tree!If you were to ask me what would be the place that i really loved in Tassie, its gotta be Cradle Mountain..Why?…You’ll see…
Very much into shadow pic..sometimes shadows say alot more…
pure serenity…tranquility……
The Crew…..
Sunset time..when darkness takes over..
This is taken on the night of the mid autumn..
Temperature dips down to six degrees in the mountains….
This is the lodge that we stay in.. Very nice wor! Quaint on the outside, modern inside! V nice to have a fireplace in the room!
Caught this wallaby in the morning just outside my cabin.. they are all over the place, like cats in sgp… very cute and bouncy…
These are some of the group members that went on the trip..very lovely people! had much fun with them….
Thousand of miles away from home.. yet, very much at home under the tassie sky.. What have i learnt on this trip? many. As you might know, i was unwell before the trip and during the trip, about the fourth day, sickness took over in a very bad way..was shivering in cold, feverish and coughing badly..however, what kept me going was the unconditional care and concern the people around me gave and that really saved the day..also, the medicine bag that my mum packed for me really did the trick! she had me well covered…even though i thought she is over the top with the flu medicine, cough drops, tablets for dry throat etc etc.. One of the best moment of this trip is when i get to cuddle a Koala.. the moment it reaches out and clasp its arms around me, it felt really good, as it hung on to me in absolute trust..
It has been a true wonderful experience in Tassie..a really good break for me as i am really running out of steam..Thank you to the wonderful 45 friends on this trip who made these seven days amazing and memorable..
One day i shall return to Cradle Mountain..to explore the mountain and be cradled…wait for me…wait for me……
on September 29th, 2007 at 10:50 am
i love the pictures…well taken. May i know which model of camera you are using?
on September 29th, 2007 at 10:54 am
its a samsung NV10.. plus a little bit of editing and ehancing done on me mac…
on September 29th, 2007 at 11:58 am
those lovely pictures that u’ve taken makes me wanna go over there n take a look myself!
on September 29th, 2007 at 12:28 pm
gorgeous pics and beautiful writing… except for a few typo errors here and there la ;p
don’t worry, still look good though u were sick during the trip lor…
ur finale epsiodes will surely be the nicest of the series wor
on September 29th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
hi hi bryan..looks like you had a good time in tasmania..stay handsome..cute..happy and healthy. Smile always~ ^-^
on September 29th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
I realised you have great framing of the pics
Take care and get well soon Bryan
on September 29th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
ur pixs are cool and i can see ur really really a great tour guide! (:
those pixs really make me hv the urge to go there for a hols! hehe
takecare of urself ya..
on September 29th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
Oh gosh, this is such a wonderful place, from the pictures, I really wish that I am there too…Glad that you really enjoy your trip. Seeing you back is really a great Joy…hehe. I wanted to show you some pictures I took in Tioman, beautiful seaview, I know that you love beaches right? Hope I am right..hehe..But I can put it in here…donno how also…maybe you can tell me how can i show u those pics…haha…
on September 29th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
Lovely scenaries~~ how i wish i was there…
Wallabies look very similar to young kangaroos except that the kangaroos have longer ears.
Anyway, now that you are back, we look forward to hear more updates from you.
Take good care and speedy recovery!
Cheers *with virtual wine in hand*
on September 29th, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Hi Hi. Sure knowing that you will post nice pic on your blog… Hehe… @ last and allow me to take some photos ok? Especially the Koala, the rainbow, and some others. Nice! Hope your health is back to normal. But anyway, still rest well ok?
on September 29th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
wow the photos were lovely! the sceneries were so beautiful that it looked like a painted one! glad that you had enjoyed this trip despite your sickness.. get more rest!
looking forward to the tour being showed on tv!
on September 29th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Hello Uncle Bryan! My name is Ryan. I am 8 years old and I am fan of yours. I like to watch variety shows hosted by you.
My grandparents were on the trip with you. I hope you remember them – they are Joseph and Julie – the two jollie pollies (haha! Shh!). I want to say thank you very much for your autograph. I can bring it to school to show my friends. They will be jealous! kekekeke!).
Yours sincerely,
Ryan Lee (a Pokemon fanatic)
on September 29th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
山清水淨 ! 鳥語花香 ! 遠離事非之地好好的享受人生是何等之榮幸 , 哥哥你命真好 !!!
on September 29th, 2007 at 11:13 pm
wow….
on September 29th, 2007 at 11:15 pm
wow….nice pics!if there’s a chance, i oso wanna go and take a look….=) take care!
on September 29th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
我说江老哥啊…真羡慕你可以到这么美的国家享受人生!!!
您的拍摄功夫,不赖嘛~不当艺人也可以当摄影师啊…
还有你有空就可以用华语来更新您的部落格~小妹我英文不行啊!!!
加油,Go Go~(
on September 29th, 2007 at 11:34 pm
wow, its simply amazing, its like a get away from the city life to enjoy the scene there LoL,anyway hope to see u back in sg soon
on September 30th, 2007 at 12:28 am
Hi Bryan,
Welcome back! n thanks for d effort to share all these lovely pics w us. can feel tranquility by just looking at these well taken pics.
Take care n Jia You!
on September 30th, 2007 at 12:38 am
hi bryan~
welcome back home!
i love the pictures that you’ve taken. indeed, you have a wonderful eye for framing and your pictures have great aesthetic feel.. beautiful!
i happen to be looking for a new digicam recently. will definitely consider the samsung NV10!
on September 30th, 2007 at 1:49 am
You wonder if every human was more nomadic than residential..most of us love to travel. The peacefulness you get from natural environment pleases you so much more than city, malls and endless cars. The serendity, the calmness…dont you love being in syn with the surrounding. Felt as if you merge in with the environment.
on September 30th, 2007 at 2:00 am
YAY~Bryan is back! Haha…
Scenaries are so nice larhs…and sunrise, rainbow. Cool~
And the lodge inside is so nice larhs!! Really is see outside wun expect inside ge wor.
So shiok~Koala hug U!!!
on September 30th, 2007 at 3:21 am
Wow. The pictures are so beautifully captured and I am impressed with your good command of english. I’ve never expected that from you though, given that you’ve always been appearing in Mandarin channels most of the time. You shouldn’t let your talents go to a waste. Perhaps the Mediacorps should consider letting you host more english programmes.
Take care! =)
on September 30th, 2007 at 3:51 am
hey! nice photos you’ve got! i like yr artistic way too! keep it up! (:
on September 30th, 2007 at 4:32 am
“a really good break for me as i am really running out of steam..”
休息是为了要走更长远的路。。。累得想要放弃时，记得还有很多的观众在为你打气。。。
加油！
=)
p/s: Really well-taken pictures…
on September 30th, 2007 at 5:30 am
Hey Bryan!!
Well, I seen you at the Fu Hui Temple hosting for a charity dinner this year (or iszit last year?) Haha. Well… If you retired from showbizz, what else can I see?! I simply love your show. The one with Mark.Lee of course( I forgot whats the show name. Is something does with revamping the entire house)
All I had to say is. Do well in whatever you do. No matter what. Just do ya best!!
Cheerios and blessiness. ;P
Derence
on September 30th, 2007 at 9:53 am
the koala was sooooooooo cute!! and yesh, tas is indeed a very nice place.. =) u’ve enjoyed urself din cha? haha i think its a fabulous place to just relax on mountains after hectic schedules.. =)
jiayoux!~!
on September 30th, 2007 at 10:43 am
Hey pal!!!
Finally waited for U bac… Reali nice photos u have taken, especially the rainbow ones… The koala reminds me of 10 years bac when i was in Brisbane cuddle him, reali kinda of a good feeling , but not aft a few seconds he poo poo on me…: ( Reali funi..
Looking forward to tis show & hope u take beri good care as lots of ppl will walk with U… thru tis road…
on September 30th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
erm, actually i quite like ur hosting and shows and all
but it would be gd if u would not insult su zhi cheng so much on tv.
very bad leh.
but anyways, ur a good host
on September 30th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
wow, nice photos! u’re a real good photographer~ =)
good tt u enjoyed the trip… takecare! =D
on September 30th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Cool! Nice pictures taken and its so PEACEFUL. Oh god.. I would really like to be there myself!
on September 30th, 2007 at 3:06 pm
halo brian~~~the pic was so beautiful….the person also vy handsome~~haha…wish u happy always…gambateh~
on September 30th, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Great looking pictures.
I’m just at awe at how tranquil and serene it all looks.
Great job with the photographs.
on September 30th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
图都看不到呢。。。
放假了。。sherry偷偷上来支持下江哥～
一切都顺利～
on September 30th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
我快哭了…图都看不到噻…不过一定很美…
on September 30th, 2007 at 8:16 pm
Hi Lu Jiang:
Thanks for the wonderful pics! I’m sure you have been a great guide to those who have joined. Glad to see you had great fun!
on September 30th, 2007 at 10:09 pm
Great pictures.
on September 30th, 2007 at 11:33 pm
Wow, love your pictures. Can fully understand your feel in Tasmania, cos I’ve been there 3 times already. Beautiful place that I can really relax…
on October 1st, 2007 at 11:15 am
Welcome back home, Bryan.
I think you have many emails and well wishes coming over from many resources, hope you won’t mind looking at them from me.
Knowing that you were unwell before taking off to Tasmania and also afraid that it will affect you during the trip there (luckily you have lots of lovely people taking care of you during the trip and also your mum’s medicine too). Still, you have put on your sweet smile for your photo shots.
You have many wonderful Tasmania photos taken. Loves the Sunrise at Hobart, rainbow at Launceston (have not seen rainbow for quite sometime) and many more. Enjoys the scenery looks there too.
Will be looking forward to your shots to show on TV!
Take care and hope you are well by now.
on October 1st, 2007 at 1:31 pm
omg! you landed your foot in Melbourne International Airport on the day i came back from Darwin too! BUT sadly i didn’t see you around. Would be glad to see your face around in melbourne cause sg artists hardly comes to melb anyway. Haha, anyway, you’d fun and cheers!
xoxo.
on October 1st, 2007 at 2:21 pm
Hi Byran.. is this the first time you are visiting tasmania? I’m sure you will enjoyed it as much as I do – when I there 10 years ago, we drove round the island in 9 days.
hmm, just wondering why port aurther wasn’t included in the iternery.. that’s a nice and interesting place , anyway, Do share more when you are back. Take Care !
on October 1st, 2007 at 2:32 pm
long awaited entry!
the sceneries look like paintings, how attractive.
i wanna feel how it’s like being hugged by a koala too. anticipating my next hols!
anw, any more trips in the near future?
on October 1st, 2007 at 3:04 pm
bryan! may I know when’s ur bday?
Great pics! I love travelling.. so must visit this place one day!
on October 1st, 2007 at 3:12 pm
昨天下午在AYE快速公路上无意间看到电视台的“美食巡逻车”，和孩子们胡扯说里面有一位主持人但不知会是谁，孩子一猜就说是您，老公随意跟上真的让我们巧碰真是您，天真的孩子高兴得在车里乱叫，但我却看到您疲惫或有所深思的神情，我老公还说要问您刚上那儿吃得太饱累了？孩子还说要跟随着车看您上那儿？但以回程的方向我猜测您应该是回电视台，权妹妹曾说过：他总是回家到公司，从公司回家，不然就买4D来来去去这几个地方。老公竟然在回家前叫我去买那辆车的号码。。。
on October 1st, 2007 at 4:24 pm
=) 是美的咯! Nice pics that u have up ther!
Take care, Bryan!
Cheerz!
on October 1st, 2007 at 5:08 pm
photos are so well taken. Are u the photographer? I can literally feel the cold sitting in my warm living room by juts looking at your expressions and the surroundings.
Hope you have enjoyed the whole process although it’s for work.
Jia You!
on October 1st, 2007 at 8:43 pm
Hi Bryan,
it seems to me that you really enjoyed the trip despite the fact that you were sick, am I right?
Welcome home. I hope you are feeling okay by now. =)
Tasmania is one of the places on earth which I have keen interest to visit, because I heard alot people telling me that it is a beautiful place, especially that Cradle Mountain Lodge!!
Just too bad, due to work, otherwise I could have signed up for the tour trip, joining you! Haha.
Hope to go there one day.
Your photos are quite well-taken. I look forward to your episodes to be shown on Channel 8.
I always admire the way you host your shows, since SPH Channel U days. In my eyes, you have what it takes to be an excellent TV host. Keep going!!~
I’ve bookmarked your blog. Hehehe…
Take care Bryan!
Warm regards,
Alan
Your silent fan. LOL
on October 1st, 2007 at 10:32 pm
BRIL PHOTOS!
Looking at your photos make me miss the times i was in Melbourne all over again, the air there is simply awesome despite the wacky temperatures.
Do take care! Gambatte!
Cheers,
Ting. (:
on October 2nd, 2007 at 12:11 am
The pictures are very well taken.. it’s shot by you? nice ^^
on October 2nd, 2007 at 2:42 am
Wow.. Tasmania is indeed a place for nature with its beautiful scenery. Nice and interesting entry. Hope I can visit there someday. =)) Great photos taken too.
on October 2nd, 2007 at 1:31 pm
Hey Bryan, have you read “The Path of Least Resistance” by Robert Fritz before?
on October 2nd, 2007 at 5:25 pm
To:Alexander
Nope i haven’t.. any reason as to why i should?
on October 3rd, 2007 at 12:04 am
看了您的短文， 这次的旅行真的读万卷书，不如行万里路。 我也希望放下一切的压力，去旅行； 可是这对我来说好像太难了。 真羡慕所有可以与您参与的人。。 大家都很开心。
on October 3rd, 2007 at 12:12 am
got to say, wonderful pictures. you managed to capture the emotions. cool.
reminds me of my tasmania trip esp cradle mountain. excellent place.
on October 3rd, 2007 at 2:22 am
lovely pictures! makes me wana fly there now…
u look great!!
on October 3rd, 2007 at 2:30 am
What camera brand are you using? The photos you took are awesome. very pretty! And you look cute when taking self-photos of yourself. Haha.
on October 3rd, 2007 at 10:37 am
woo hoo!
nice pictures!
it’s always good to have a getaway from work sometimes.
looking at the world from different perspectives.
broaden your mind as well as heart.
it is the heart that is most important.
continue to love and show gratitude to all.
your fans will continue to love you too!
on October 3rd, 2007 at 10:01 pm
lovely pictures… familiar scene… how i miss Tassie… i was there during last summer. Tassie is simply different from any other cities in Australia. bored and dull it may seems to be but it juz offer an unique and refreshing experience which will not be labelled as “is juz another typical Aussie city”.
on October 4th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
U’ve got good photography skills!
Ganbatte!
on October 4th, 2007 at 6:28 pm
You have captured beautifully of the places you have visited. It gives us a good impression of the places and idea if we should be going.
Sorry to hear that you were unwell, do take care as nothing else is more important than personal health. Remember, health comes first!
Hope to share more of your experiences!
on October 4th, 2007 at 8:13 pm
wow!! Nice pics!!! How i wish i can be there having so much fun with you guys. Brayn the tour guide, when is the next trip? Im sure i will not miss this time!! ^^ YOU ROCKS!! O.O
on October 5th, 2007 at 3:55 am
I didnt know you have a blog until now! I really enjoy watching your shows, esp Bai Jia Le. !!! Too bad now working overseas, so no chance to watch them anynore
So happy to see the photos you took during your holiday trip, really well taken! It makes anyone wanna go to Tassie… Thanks for sharing! It is definitely similar to Europe :*)
Take good care!!!
on October 5th, 2007 at 1:54 pm
Bryan Gor, so envy of u having an holiday to a beautiful place.. wah…
on October 5th, 2007 at 4:37 pm
Wow… just wanted to say that you really have a flair for making things beautiful
Your pictures were really wonderful! Made me wish I was a travel host.. muahaha 
on October 6th, 2007 at 1:57 am
hi bryan..nice pictures…ive been to tassie too…joined 8days local tour and had so much fun…the sceneries were simply superb..the pics that u took reminded me of the tranquility in tassie… and if u hadnt been to the waterfalls and caves…pls do..cz u can take really nice close up pics of the waterfall… just metres away from you!.. lastly…take care and get well soon!
on October 6th, 2007 at 9:32 am
Hi! Bryan, You are such a talented wannabe. You have talent in interior designing and also photo taking. Your future is bright and hope you can succeed in what you want to achieve. Best of luck and take care.
on October 8th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Great shots with your camera. It will be nice if we can be with you in this trip as the scenery looks great.
Take care!
on October 9th, 2007 at 4:50 pm
1999 trip to Tassie was by ferry (Spirit of Tasmania) from Melbourne to Hobart. And a climb up the Cradle mountain with wind so strong you could literally be blown away. Overland track is still in my to-do list
on October 9th, 2007 at 5:38 pm
Bryan,
My mom/dad & 2 aunties went with you on this Tasmania trip and was wondering when it will be shown on TV. Any indicative dates?
on October 10th, 2007 at 3:44 pm
Thanks for a lovely holiday with you. We are looking forward to be with you again! My collection of shots taken with you and the rest really brings back good memories of the trip. I have created a lovely collage of you with different facial expressions, all the shots were taken at the Salamanca Market, do you want it?
on October 10th, 2007 at 9:24 pm
For Eric’s info,
the Tasmania episodes will telecast on 8 & 15 nov, thur 8.30pm… stay tuned!
on October 27th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
really nice and great photos!!!
hope i can go there one day!!!
on October 28th, 2007 at 8:30 am
Hi Bryan, my mum love to watch all show hosted by you
All the photos are nice. Thanks for sharing
on October 30th, 2007 at 12:28 am
Hey Bryan, bet u enjoyed ur trip in tassie ya? Me too, i went like 2 weeks earlier than u heehee….did u vist Port Arthur? Nice place too =) i’ve been to richmond bridge and the oyster farm…..the osyter is definitely “sweet” lor miss the oyster so much hahahaha
Cheers ,
Jen
on October 30th, 2007 at 12:28 am
Shots of Cradle Mountain were excellent. Wasnt lucky to have such fine weather ‘when there years ago. Still, it really reminded me of the few days at the Lodge where one just sat idle next to the fire place and listened to the running stream. Fantastic!
on November 6th, 2007 at 4:07 am
hello uncle bryan,do i think u will free to accept a interview for student life magazine from malaysia?also do u think is possible to request can use the pic u took put in the magazine also?hope can get urs reply soon.thanks n there is a word i would like to sharing with u .bad situation is good situation.do u understand the meaning ?
on November 8th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
Was searching for info on places to unwind/ meditate and saw this blog of yours. I love the shadow picture as well as the shot where you sit and ponder bout retirement. The overall feel = peaceful. Do you think is safe to go alone?
on November 8th, 2007 at 9:42 pm
hey, it indeed looks like a very fun trip! can see that those tour members really enjoyed themselves so much with u as guide!
maybe u can consider organising a trip/designing ur own itinerary and recruit people from ur blog, then contact a travel agent and sell them the whole “package”… hmm… perhaps can start with a bangkok gourmet trip? ;p
on November 15th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
seems that you’ve touched everyone’s hearts wherever you go… 5* bryan…
hope i can make a trip to tasmania next year …
on November 20th, 2007 at 7:50 pm
Hi, I’ve missed your show on the tasmania trip. I’ve been there before back in 2004 and would like to see how diffferent it is from your trip. Do you know if it will be shown again? If yes, when will it be? If not, do you know how can i get to see it? Via youtube or mediacorp website?
on November 30th, 2007 at 11:45 pm
Hi Bryan,
Wow,it’s beautiful…..Which part of this country?Name of this country?We went to austraila of perth. It’s cool and very interesting…It’s farmland. I love to go travel with my friends for other country….And love to take pictures of others……
on December 15th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
hi bryan,
lovely pictures. how i wish i have such a knack for photography too. they say a picture can depict a thousand words, and thats really true for your photos.
rgds