Port Arthur.....

Port Arthur was a bit of a surprise...never imagined a convict settlement to be situated in such pristine surroundings.  Apart from being together for a short boat cruise and guided tour, everyone headed off in different directions - and every now and again, our paths crossed....

our huonville hideaway

Our Christmas retreat was a home nestled up in the hills near the town of Huonville.  This small farmlet was at the end of a 800m driveway which in itself was an adventure...we loved the rural lifestyle and thoroughly enjoyed the delights of the land...fresh eggs, vegies, and berries of every kind!

Oscar and Elise!

sooo...I haven't been posting that much lately, and I am finally getting around to getting our Tasmanian holiday shots sorted.
Yep...at Christmas the family travelled down to Tasmania.  We stayed at a home near Huonville (more about that later) which boasted every kind of berry as well as a menagerie of animals that we kept an eye on.  Oscar is the family pet who super enjoyed our company and was absolutely beside himself when he got special attention.  That's when Elise, one afternoon, had a sudden burst of doggy affection.  It went well to start with...