Friday, March 4, 2011

Bay of Fires.

Not much to report today. These two stories may be of some interest. What a difference a few years can make.
Oct 2008.
Tasmania's Bay of Fires world's top spot: Lonely Planet

 "Tasmania's Bay of Fires has been named the world's "hottest" travel destination for 2009 by international guide book Lonely Planet... The Bay of Fires, before this rating, had relatively little visitation compared to other Tasmanian destinations..." Sydney Morning  Herald
Jan 2010.
Bay of Fires among world's most threatened tourist sites

"Independent travel magazine Wanderlust included the sites in its second annual Threatened Wonders list... The magazine said the Bay of Fires, famous for its white sand and crystal blue waters, was in danger of being overrun by tourists..."
Sydney Morning Herald 


Great pic from The Motorcycle Diaries (on TV last night).
Who knows where a motorbike trip will lead?

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