Strange as it may seem, Leeanne wanted to go to a ‘Sea Horse Farm’.
A great spot for a breathtaking view
It was actually very informative. Our guide, Lee, was most helpful and pleasant. We learnt a lot about all the different types of sea horses. We even got to see the day-old ones. THAT was amazing. Tiny little things but all the bits are there and working even though they look as thin as a human hair and just milimetres long.
Was surprised to hear that demand for them from China runs to 20 million Sea Horses annually! Chinese use them for medicinal purposes. Photo album here
The Middle East however loves them for decorative use in thousands of very fancy aquariums in hotel lobbies etc.
There was also a neighbouring atraction called Platypus World. They are soooo cute but apparently venomous too. DON”T mess with them. The Echidnas stole the show with their ungainly waddle and enormous tongues which licked their plates clean right in front of us.
After that, the ‘Bridestowe’ lavender farm was a very pleasant lunch stop and chill-out as the lavender scent wafted over us in the fresh mountain air.
A good round-trip from Launceston and now, settling in for a New Year’s Eve without our family. That’s a first! Plans had to change after Leeanne needed to work while everyone else was on compulsory leave.
As our American friends would say; “If live gives you lemons, make lemonade”.
Happy New Year to all our friends out there!
Starting the year with a flight to Melbourne then drive to Sydney.
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