Sea Adventures

Yesterday, I shared the privilege I had in exploring Port Arthur Historic Site privately. Earlier that day, I was fortunate enough to enjoy another once-in-a-lifetime experience: a three-hour cruise around Tasman Island, courtesy of Pennicott Wilderness Journeys.

Whilst we were not fortunate enough to encounter a pod of whales or dolphins this time, embracing the beauty of the coast more than made up for it.

From the herds of seals and sea-lions to the soaring cliffs kissing the clear sky, I found myself in awe of the world around me—truly in awe.

I was reminded of just how vast the sea, and by extension, the ocean is. Of the loneliness and terror overcoming convicts and settlers as they realised their new lives in an unknown territory were inescapably permanent. Of how long the cliffs have managed to remain upright, and how they will do so long after we’re all gone. Of how insignificant our everyday problems are in the grand scheme of things.

And yet, it was also mesmerising and inspiring. It filled me with a sense of wonder and possibility, of the belief that as terrible as this world can be, beauty will always win out.