Launceston, just in time for lunch. Checked in early, thank you, Grande Chancellor. Lunched in the restaurant where we were briefly interrupted by a fire alarm and the arrival of the local fire fighters who responded to the ringing of bells and the sounding of sirens within the hotel. Gave my room number and name to the wait person as we retreated to the hotel's forecourt to await the 'all clear.' Glad Lynsey was not there. She has some sensible views about holidaying with the Ferguson's. I was beginning to think that we were going to had more holiday adventures just like when we travelled to Europe. Thus far in true downunder fashion we had plane delays, detours, our rental car reassigned and now a fire alarm; all in a twenty four hour period. Lucky; I say. After that exciting start to the holiday we decided that a tranquil river cruise was needed to acquaint us with the city. From the boat we cruised the Esk River listening to Callum's informative commentary. His research and local knowledge was impressive. Callum's words created a picture of Launceston as it was when first settled and as it presents today. I learnt that Launceston is the third oldest city in Australia. Good decision to take the cruise after a day on the road.
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