Today the weather is in sharp contrast to yesterday. During the night we could feel the temperature dropping and apparently it went as low as 8C. When we awoke it was cloudy, windy and distinctly cool.
After stocking up at the other supermarket, Countdown, we drove around the lake and stopped at Acacia Bay which we visited on our first trip to NZ and in similar weather to today.
The black swans did not seem to be deterred by the weather nor were the intrepid duo who were soon on the bikes and racing around the lake (well relatively speaking). After a few miles the LLW decided that a coffee stop was in order and we sheltered from the wind in a very nice, but busy, cafe right on the waterfront. As usual in NZ the coffee and cakes were excellent.
Back to the camp site to try out the thermal pool which was very pleasant but a bit of a shock when we emerged from the hot water (36C) into the cool wind (18C). We spent an hour or so catching up on some work and various emails and now the sun is out again and the sky is clear blue.
On our visit to Countdown this morning we has espyed very nice looking hot roasted chickens so in a few minutes we will head back to Countdown to secure our dinner. All dinner requirements now secured and beautifully served by the LLW with asparagus, boiled potatoes and a very nice Pinot Noir!
After dinner, I walked up to reception to obtain another internet voucher and encountered numerous children intent on getting to the Thermal Pool where there is a very large video screen showing children friendly films at this time. I'm not sure what is showing tonight but I did notice that one of the films over the Christmas period is the Sound of Music. Can you imagine watching the Sound of Music up to your ears in 36c thermal waters! This world never ceases to surprise me.
We are now set for a fairly early start tomorrow as we have quite a long drive to Martinborough. The camp site web page says that cycling through the vineyards and stopping for tastings is absolutely the thing to do in Martinborough - I will need no second invitation, but don't tell the LLW!
Goodnight.
After stocking up at the other supermarket, Countdown, we drove around the lake and stopped at Acacia Bay which we visited on our first trip to NZ and in similar weather to today.
On our visit to Countdown this morning we has espyed very nice looking hot roasted chickens so in a few minutes we will head back to Countdown to secure our dinner. All dinner requirements now secured and beautifully served by the LLW with asparagus, boiled potatoes and a very nice Pinot Noir!
After dinner, I walked up to reception to obtain another internet voucher and encountered numerous children intent on getting to the Thermal Pool where there is a very large video screen showing children friendly films at this time. I'm not sure what is showing tonight but I did notice that one of the films over the Christmas period is the Sound of Music. Can you imagine watching the Sound of Music up to your ears in 36c thermal waters! This world never ceases to surprise me.
We are now set for a fairly early start tomorrow as we have quite a long drive to Martinborough. The camp site web page says that cycling through the vineyards and stopping for tastings is absolutely the thing to do in Martinborough - I will need no second invitation, but don't tell the LLW!
Goodnight.
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