Now in Launceston, Tasmania. Staying in a motel after flying across from Melbourne, picking up the rental car at the "airport" (small hut, a bit of a runway and a mass of rental car places). Not too bad a night's sleep either considering I'm overlooking the main road.

Texts with Claire are becoming a major issue. They're just not getting through. It's irritating. We've decided to try and send each other fewer messages in a bid to stem the annoyance. Also doesn't help that my battery is running down. I'm now concerned as I don't have a charger and I have to get through the next 5 days without it.

The flight over here was good. Aussie stewardesses are fun and friendly! The landing was so very, very smooth as well.

Cataract Gorge is the intended trip this morning before driving off to Cradle Mountain for a couple of days.

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