Grey nomads in Australia: Back in Hobart for the opening of MONA

We have accomplished a few day trips -- there is so much to see in the vicinity of Hobart -- but wanted to be sure we were here for the opening of the Art Museum, MONA, at the Moorilla winery. It is indescribable really. The owner, David Walsh, has put $100 million into setting up this absolutely unique art gallery, much of which is his own collection. It is as its name MONA suggests, a Museum of Old and New Art, all mixed so that you find Egyptian mummies side by side with ultra modern stuff. Much of it shocks, which is also his intention, yet very little offence has been taken to the place. It is worth a look on Google.

Karen was very busy as there was a grand opening on Friday followed by two days of being open to the public. There were bands playing in the grounds and it created a general air of "fete". We were very pleased to be part of it.

All being well we will now set off for about ten days towards the west coast. We will then come back for Karen's days off and set off with her and Chrissie to Port Arthur for a couple of days. As soon as the van is fixed we will be heading north and making our way gradually back to the mainland. Where we go from there is still dependent on the floods which are making their way slowly down through Victoria and New South Wales.