We reluctantly packed our bags and prepared to leave Wanaka and to make matters worse it was a beautiful sunny morning. However, definitely time to go and after much discussion we decided to head back over the Crown Range to Queenstown and on to Glenorchy. As we climbed over the pass the weather worsened and it was low grey cloud in Queenstown. We drove on up the lake to Glenorchy and in spite of the cloud it was as spectacular as ever and very windy as you can see in the photographs. There is a small jetty which is usually deserted but today there was quite a crowd and yes you have guessed it - the Chinese have found Glenorchy.
As we drove back down the lake we decided to stay overnight in Queenstown so stopped at the iSite to enquire about accommodation. The iSite lady quickly sorted us out with a motel on the outskirts of the town - iSites provide an excellent service. Very nice accommodation but the LLW was very concerned about the very steep slope which would have to be negotiated later on foot.
After a short rest we walked down into the town and yes the road down is very steep! It was chilly by the lake and with very strong winds the weather on the lake was interesting with dark clouds and several waterspouts.
After much debate about where to eat we agreed on a curry and enjoyed a good meal at the Spice Room (we had an interesting conversation about cricket with the Indian waiter who was a huge fan). We walked back up the steep hill to our hotel and whilst there was a little huffing and puffing, we were soon back in our room. The LLW is intent on a very early night as she has contrived to organise a conference call at 05:30!
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