Thanksgiving in Tassie

Of all the American holidays, Thanksgiving is the one that we probably miss the most living abroad. There is no Australian equivalent to Turkey Day, though there are many different American expat groups that host gatherings, providing chances to eat large quantities of food. Interestingly, turkeys are harder to find  here and Australians do not understand the concept of using pumpkin to make a pie, since they prefer the meat variety. Last year we attended that type of event, but this year we opted out of the expat meet-ups and headed down to Tasmania, known as "Tassie" (pronounced "Tazzi") to the Aussies. I purchased flights back in June when there was a 2 for 1 sale, not even realizing that we would end up there over Thanksgiving. However, it was impeccable timing, because a fun trip is a good replacement for missing out on dinner with our families. Though it should be noted that we were salivating during discussion of my Uncle Bill's mashed potatoes and my Aunt Laura's delicious pies (not of the meat variety!), even while enjoying the stunning Tassie scenery.

We visited a few different areas of Tasmania, so I plan to do a post about each area in the coming days. In the meantime, check out who was visiting our campsite this time...