From Ross Village to Launceston's Old World Charm β¨
Our Tasmanian adventure began in the storybook village of Ross - the very inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki's Kiki's Delivery Service! Though the famous bakery was closed (farewell, dreams of scallop pies and vanilla slices π’), the quiet magic remained. π‘ Ross: A Frozen Fairytale Wandering the empty lanes felt like stepping into Studio Ghibli's sketches: β’ 1830s sandstone cottages with rose-trimmed doorways πΉ β’ The historic Ross Bridge (convict-carved in 1836!) reflected in still waters β² β’ Absolute silence - broken only by distant sheep bells π ποΈ Launceston: Tasmania's European Time Capsule Just 45 minutes north, Tasmania's second city (est. 1805) waltzes between eras: β Victorian grandeur: Princes Square's bandstand hosts jazz Sundays π· β Georgian symmetry: Brisbane Street's terrace houses now hide speakeasy bars πΈ β Modern vitality: The Design Tasmania gallery pulses in a converted church β‘ Why This Duo Captivates β’ Ross teaches the art of slowing down (population: 300; stress level: 0) π β’ Launceston proves history can hum with contemporary energy π» β’ Together, they showcase Tasmania's perfect yin-yang: serenity & sophistication.β―οΈ #Australia #Launceston#TasmaniaUnlocked #GhibliInRealLife #OldWorldNewVibes
