Brilliant sunshine and cloudless skies greeted us on Tuesday morning but it was cold; probably only about 8C!
The LLW had yet more work to do so we did not set off until 11:00. We phoned Tim Wilson to finalise meeting arrangements only to find that he was in Palmerston North visiting his mother, Rosemary's aunt Joan whose 91st birthday it was. Best laid plans etc.
Off we went towards Queenstown and on this occasion using the high road via the Crown Range and Cardrona (which is a major ski resort in winter). By the time we had reached he pass it had warmed up considerably and was ~20C. The views were spectacular and it is not an exaggeration to say that we did not see one cloud all day. In particular the descent towards Frankton and Queenstown was wonderful.
The plan was to stop at Gibbston Valley Winery en route and procure a case of their excellent Pinot Gris. The weather was delightful when we arrived there and upon spying the beautiful outside dining area the LLW decided that a reasonable lunch was in order.
This proposal was formally submitted to the management committee and unanimously carried.
A really excellent lunch with the highlight being a terrific smoked blue cod pate with a delightful salad and toasted French bread. A sample of the single vineyard School House Pinot Noir was declared to be top drawer so 2 bottles of this were substituted for 2 Pinot Gris' in our case.
On then to Queenstown and again we passed the home of Bungy jumping but still not tempted. Lake Wakatipu and the surrounds of Queenstown were looking at their absolute best and we stopped along the lake just north of the town to admire. An intense blue lake, breathtaking mountains and a clear blue sky; just wonderful.
The town was very busy and judging by the queues at Fergburger, the gap year students have not yet run out of cash.
We settled into our campsite reversing impeccably into the most difficult pitch on the site. More work for the LLW so a while before we head into town for the evening.
This will be our last night in the campervan and tomorrow we leave New Zealand which is very sad. The campervan has again been a great success and we have loved being in this beautiful country once more; the people are delightful, the food and wine are terrific and the scenery is beyond compare.
The LLW had yet more work to do so we did not set off until 11:00. We phoned Tim Wilson to finalise meeting arrangements only to find that he was in Palmerston North visiting his mother, Rosemary's aunt Joan whose 91st birthday it was. Best laid plans etc.
Off we went towards Queenstown and on this occasion using the high road via the Crown Range and Cardrona (which is a major ski resort in winter). By the time we had reached he pass it had warmed up considerably and was ~20C. The views were spectacular and it is not an exaggeration to say that we did not see one cloud all day. In particular the descent towards Frankton and Queenstown was wonderful.
The plan was to stop at Gibbston Valley Winery en route and procure a case of their excellent Pinot Gris. The weather was delightful when we arrived there and upon spying the beautiful outside dining area the LLW decided that a reasonable lunch was in order.
This proposal was formally submitted to the management committee and unanimously carried.
A really excellent lunch with the highlight being a terrific smoked blue cod pate with a delightful salad and toasted French bread. A sample of the single vineyard School House Pinot Noir was declared to be top drawer so 2 bottles of this were substituted for 2 Pinot Gris' in our case.
On then to Queenstown and again we passed the home of Bungy jumping but still not tempted. Lake Wakatipu and the surrounds of Queenstown were looking at their absolute best and we stopped along the lake just north of the town to admire. An intense blue lake, breathtaking mountains and a clear blue sky; just wonderful.
The town was very busy and judging by the queues at Fergburger, the gap year students have not yet run out of cash.
We settled into our campsite reversing impeccably into the most difficult pitch on the site. More work for the LLW so a while before we head into town for the evening.
This will be our last night in the campervan and tomorrow we leave New Zealand which is very sad. The campervan has again been a great success and we have loved being in this beautiful country once more; the people are delightful, the food and wine are terrific and the scenery is beyond compare.
We will definitely be back!
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