Happy and prosperous new year to all.
We are now making our way into the north-west corner of Tassie for a look around.
Last Friday, new year's eve, we went up to Cradle Mountain and had crystal clear skies and a rather warm day, this was surprising as it had snowed up there 5 days before. Knowing it had been that cold, I was prepared – beanie, jacket, jumper, yep, carried them all day while the sun shone and the day was a lovely 20 degrees, oh well, better warm than frozen. We had left the car at the visitor centre and used the buses so no dumping off our extra load.
While visiting Waldheim Lodge, a wombat made his way across a little footbridge and ambled past us before retiring under the house. He was replaced by a few pademelons hopping around and being cute.
For the last two nights we have been camped on the foreshore at Cooee Point, near Burnie, and watching the little penguins waiting for their parents to come in for the night. The first night, Erin laid down on her stomach among the rookeries and a curious young penguin came face to face with her. Talk about being connected with the animals. She has a new determination with her schooling this year, she wants to get excellent grades and study to be a vet. Her grades last year were pretty good and we are very proud of her.
