We spent the Christmas week in a quaint little fishing village in the northwest corner of Tasmania. The town of Stanley has about 500 residents, caters to tourists and has a robust fishing industry.
Our little cottage on the beach.
Gazing at the view from the porthole window.
Our Charlie Brown fibreoptic Christmas tree.
Historic Highfield House where the story of Tasmania begins.
This is an alternative to getting coal in your stocking.
"The Nut", a 13 million year-old volcanic plug.
Check out the zig-zag trail we climbed to the top. Gorgeous views all around the rim!
Stanley from the top of The Nut.
Santa came to town pulled by kangaroos (and a tractor). The fire trucks accompanied him.
Historic St. James Presbyterian Church (1855), where we went to Christmas morning service.
Preparing Christmas dinner. Our first barefoot Christmas BBQ.
Next we move on to Cradle Mountain, a wilderness area where we hope to find some hiking trails and see some of the Tassie animals in their natural habitats.
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Happy New Year Mal and Cindy! Sue and I just got back from a family trip in Toronto. Not quite as warm as your having. Love the photos keep them coming.
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