Rainy Day at Cradle Mountain Again 又是下雨天的搖籃山

We booked 2 Chalets to stay at Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village.  Each chalet had two bedrooms and accommodated 4pax at AUD3xx per night.
我們在Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village預訂了2所小木屋。 每間小木屋約3佰多澳元，有兩間臥室，可容納4人。
(http://www.cradlevillage.com.au/)

我們的燒烤晚餐 Our barbeque dinner

There was an electric grill in each chalet.  The 8 of us grouped together in one chalet and we had barbeque as dinner.  (Food was bought in a supermarket on the way to Cradle Mountain.)
每所小木屋都有電烤爐。 我們8人集合於其中一所小木屋，我們以燒烤作晚餐。 （食物是在前往搖籃山的路上時，在超市買的。）

胖嘟嘟的袋貂 The Chubby Possum

When we prepared the food for barbeque, a lovely Possum visited our balcony.  It waited as if it wanted to join our dinner.  Some of us fed him with breads and cucumber.  (In fact, it was recommended not to feed the wild animals.  We were naughty.  Don't follow us.)  The chubby creature stayed with us until we moved back into the chalet.
當我們準備燒烤的食物時，一頭可愛的袋貂(Possum)到訪了我們的陽台。 它好像是想加入我們共進晚餐。 我們給他吃了些麵包和黃瓜。 （事實上，園區建議不要餵養野生動物，我們今次不聽話了，大家不要學）。這個胖嘟嘟的小動物逗留到直至我們走回小木屋內。

In the next morning, we drove for a few minutes to the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre.
在第二天早上，我們開車幾分鐘便到達搖籃山遊客中心。
(http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=3297)

We parked the car there and purchased the pass to enter the national park.  We bought a vehicle pass at AUD60 which could cover a maximum of 8persons and a vehicle to enter all national parks in Tasmania in 8 weeks.  It is cheaper than buying 8persons' individual pass (AUD16.5 per person).
我們把車停泊在中心停車場，然後購買了通行證進入國家公園。 我們以60澳元購買了一個車輛通行證，最多可以包括8個人，並在8個星期內可以進出塔斯馬尼亞的所有國家公園。 這比購買8個的個人通行證（AUD16.5每人）便宜得多。
(http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=914)

Dove Lake and Cradle Mountain Covered by Clouds
Dove Lake 湖水和被雲蓋頂的搖籃山 

Then, we took shuttle bus from the centre to go into the National Park of Cradle Mountain.  We took off at the 7th stop, ie. the last stop, to reach Dove Lake.  Similar to the time we visited a few years ago, the weather was rainy again.  Though a little cool, we breathed the fresh air when standing in front of the serene Dove Lake.  After walking towards the right side for a few minutes, we passed through the "cradle#365" pole.  Then, for another 10-15mins, we reached the shore with the ruined boat shed, a typical landmark for photos taking.  It was a pity that, due to the rainy weather, the mountain top was invisible as the "cradle" was covered by the cloud.

The old boat shed 小船棚

Photo Taken at "Cradle#365 Pole"
在"Cradle#365攝影柱"拍的照片

之後，我們從中心乘穿梭巴士進入搖籃山國家公園。 我們在第七站，即最後一站下車，前往Dove Lake。 跟幾年到來時一樣，那天剛好也是下雨天。 有點涼，我們站在恬的Dove Lake湖邊，呼吸新鮮的空氣。 向右邊走幾分鐘，我們經過了“365照片拍攝”標柱。 然後，再行10-15分鐘，便到達了DoveLake的拍照地標 - 岸邊的破舊小船棚。 可惜的那天是雨天，搖籃山的「搖籃」山頂被雲覆蓋，看不見了。

After spending about an hour there, we walked back to the bus stop.  It was grateful that the rain started only after we have boarded the shuttle bus.
在這裡度遊玩約一個小時後，我們返回到了車站。 很感恩的是在我們登上穿梭巴士後才開始下雨。

Remarks備註:
1. There is an easy-level trail around the Dove Lake - Dove Lake Loop Track.  If one can spare about 2-3hours and have prepared packed lunch, it would be good to walk around the lake to enjoy the scenery. 沿著Dove Lake湖邊有一條Dove Lake Loop Track步道，簡單易行。 如果可以花2-3個小時，並準備了隨行午餐，便可繞湖一週邊，欣賞風景。
2.  The shuttle bus operates at 10-15min interval.  穿梭巴士每隔10-15分鐘一班。
3.  There is a toilet near the bus drop-off point.  在穿梭巴士下車處附近有洗手間。