Grindelwald, with its Swiss-style houses, lakes and even a mini Tamerhorn, is still quite a tourist attraction. And this is where I chose to settle when I moved from Western Australia a little over two years ago.
Situated only 15 kilometres from Launceston (90,000 people), it is far enough from the city, to feel like being in the country. And, as it is situated on the top of a ridge, it is well above the mists which drift over the valley in winter.
When I look out of my window and see the early morning sun tinting the clouds, I feel as though I am on Cloud Nine.
As for 2010, my next Hale book is due out in May (FLOATING GOLD – a Horatio Hornblower-type nautical adventure) and am currently researching the life of Tasmanian bushranger, Matthew Brady, with a view to writing about him. I’ve enjoyed the research so much that I've applied to go back to university to study History and Aboriginal studies full time, so that should keep me out of mischief for a while.
So for now, wherever you are in the world, I wish you the compliments of the season and I send my very good wish to you all for a happy, safe and prosperous year in 2010.
Best wishes,
Margaret Muir
PS - Perhaps other Hale authors would also like to spotlight the place they call home
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Fascinating, Margaret - and what a wonderful view from your window!
Happy Christmas, Jan, and a very successful New Year.
Mick
What a lovely place to live, Margaret, it looks so peaceful and with a golden climate. I love the Mediterranean countries but when the spring turns towards summer, I always feel my heart swell with joy to be in England. There is nothing lovelier than a bright summer day here with the variety of green from trees and grassland, the colours of the flowers [meadow or cultivated], and the birdsong.
Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year, Beth
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