The wild and wonderful winter solstice customs of Hobart make a terrific read! I can only imagine how much fun it would be to witness and partake in the goings-on. Definitely puts our summer solstice beach plunge to shame. I can’t get over that solstice menu—especially penicillin as an ingredient! And that “flapjack” (which to us means only pancake) sounds yummy and healthy. Thanks for this very entertaining post, Julia!
Julia, I’m reading this newsletter by the fire on the winter solstice. Warming my bones, literally, after plunging into the ocean this afternoon for a mid-winter dip with my family. It really is the most wonderful (slightly unorthodox) way to celebrate the longest night of the year and the return of the sun. We wore our bathers. But earlier, I had jumped in wearing just my skin, as we Tasmanians do! I love our off season.
Slice looks yummy and the turmeric like a little bit of sunshine, thank you.
The wild and wonderful winter solstice customs of Hobart make a terrific read! I can only imagine how much fun it would be to witness and partake in the goings-on. Definitely puts our summer solstice beach plunge to shame. I can’t get over that solstice menu—especially penicillin as an ingredient! And that “flapjack” (which to us means only pancake) sounds yummy and healthy. Thanks for this very entertaining post, Julia!
I have yet to take the plunge, perhaps one year!
Now that will be another story worth reading!😆
Don't hold your breath!
And I'm not sure about the menu. I should be more adventurous!
Julia, I’m reading this newsletter by the fire on the winter solstice. Warming my bones, literally, after plunging into the ocean this afternoon for a mid-winter dip with my family. It really is the most wonderful (slightly unorthodox) way to celebrate the longest night of the year and the return of the sun. We wore our bathers. But earlier, I had jumped in wearing just my skin, as we Tasmanians do! I love our off season.
Slice looks yummy and the turmeric like a little bit of sunshine, thank you.
It sounds like the best winter solstice Kate. There are quite a few groups down here that do a solstice swim. I might join them one year!
What a fascinating post! Hobartica would be right up my alley. I didn’t know the flapjack thing either! Great post, Julia!
Despite the cold and dark it's a great time of year to be here with everything going on. And, I agree, Hobartica does sound like a lot of fun.