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Australia/NewZealand Rotary Conference 2018. Hobart, Tasmania 
Last week  was a very welcome break from routine .... a short conference in Hobart with a little bit of sightseeing.  I attended the 2018 Australia/New Zealand Rotary Conference with my friend, Pam  and we were certainly inspired.
 My favourite speaker - Peace Scholar, Stephanie Woollard, CEO of  "Seven Women" 
Rotary District 9670 Dinner 

Panel Discussion - Be The Inspiration

Of course, we packed into our spare time as much sightseeing with our Hobart friends as possible - it was fun from the very first welcome to the airport to platypus spotting on the last day. 
Hobart Airport Welcome 

Hobart - wet and cold ! 

Hobart - 30 minutes later 

Sculptures in Hobart 

Remembering the convict history in Hobart 

Penguin art at Mawson's Huts
Botanical Gardens 
Huon Pine at Botanical Gardens 


The Female Factory Hobart 

Bonnets exhibit, The Female Factory Hobart
Yarn  and Craft Shop in Geeveston



Sighting platypi - Platypus Walk Geeveston


And we saw one - Platypus Walk , Geeveston.


Thank you, Tassie, we will be back ...

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