hello from wineglass bay

We are anchored off one of the most photographed spots in Tasmania, Wineglass Bay. Came in after dark last night; thank goodness for radar as well as GPS, and were surprised to find 5 other boats in the anchorage. They must be waiting to get across the Bass Strait as we are I should imagine, as there is a French boat and an American cat as well as a boat from Sydney. Hope to talk to them later as we were planning to leave for Eden tomorrow, but were told this morning that any west in the wind causes very bad seas in the Strait. As we don't often get a few days in succession without any northerly in the winds we thought we were on to a good thing.

Anyway, even though it is raining at the moment this is a beautiful spot, and I'm sure if you Google in the name you will get a picture of it. It is in the Freycinet National Park, so no roads or buildings.around. It's on one of the long distance trails and this morning, in the rain, we have seen groups of laden and well covered walkers trudging along the beach from the 'wilderness' camp site nearbye. We are hoping the sky will clear later so that we can climb to a look-out which is supposed to have wonderful views. (The anchorage is at 42 10.389 and 148 18.458).