Hunter River

We went for a walk along the Stockton breakwater today.  It was windy but very enjoyable watching the tug boats take the cargo ships out and into the harbour. 

The first ship that went out was called Ho -Ping from Panama. It had the blue tugs taking it out. The ship that was brought in with the yellow tugs came from Hong Kong. It was so exciting. 

Gingerbread Houses

I went to Hunter Valley Gardens again . These photos were taken inside the pavilion . The school children in the area have made various gingerbread houses. Some are made in cardboard. 

Rose

My first rose for my rose garden in the Hunter. This rose was a present from Margaret and Russell before they left to go back to England.  

Santa at Retirement Village

We took the Cessnock Girl Guides to sing Christmas carols  at the retirement village in Cessnock. It was a lovely evening and the old people were thrilled. We had a barbie afterwards and Santa came and gave the kids lollies .  

Potters at Hunter Valley

These are a few if the buildings and old kilns found at the Brewery at Potters Hotel . These are found at Nulkabah opposite the nursery . They have beer tasting in the Hunter Beer Co . 

Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas lights

Hunter Valley Gardens light display

These photos were taken at the Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas lights display. They were spectacular. If you are considering visiting them they are around until lateJanuary. They are well worth seeing.  More photos to come.