2017 Christmas holiday - Day 1

When I was a little girl, I wanted to travel to lots of countries. When I was a teenager, I travelled to the south hemisphere and settled in one of the most beautiful countries in the world - New Zealand. The girl's dream came to a halt since then. I admire those people who can live on a backpack but I don't have the courage to live like them.

Time past by, I rethink about the meaning of travel. To me travel is about seeing and experiencing new things. If I can't give up settling in one place and have a regular job, what I can do about travel - use my spare time and start nearby.

Since 2006, I travelled to many small towns in New Zealand. I thought I would remember all the beautiful views I saw and all the fun things I did. Ten years later, all the feelings have faded into oblivion.

Today is 18th December 2017. I'm going to start jotting down the places I will go.

2017's Christmas holiday started early. This year, my husband and I are going to Tasmania.

Last day at work was 15th Dec. At 6am on 16th Dec, I jumped on to the plane to fly from Wellington to Melbourne.

Outside the gate in Wellington airport

Finally got out of the custom, grabbed some sushi for breakfast

Sorted out a new phone card in the airport and started waiting for getting picked up.

Pickup zone in Melbourne airport

Page from the book of "Getting more"

Lunch at the usual Bangladesh restaurant. Five star food vs. one star hygiene and service.

Drawing from a Bangladesh restaurant

Around 7pm we headed to Port Melbourne to catch the ferry to Tasmania.

Waiting in the queue to go through vehicle check

Passed the check

Getting on the ferry

Our cabin

Once we are settled on the ferry, it's time to explore.

Ferry structure

Outside dining level

Dining lounge

Melbourne

That was the end of 16th Dec 2017.