There was some heavy rain overnight and we had to close the roof vents a touch otherwise we would have had an unwelcome shower. By the time the LLW emerged the sun was out and it was already very warm. The sky was clear and virtually no clouds around. It is amazing how a heavy rain shower seems to clear the air and visibility is dramatically improved. Today was to be a momentous day being the first day since landing in NZ that the LLW has not demanded a flat white.
Given that we are only two days away from departing NZ we did some tidying up of the camper van and a little light packing. These vans have so many nooks and crannies that possessions can be temporarily lost very easily. Most have been located but some are proving to be elusive.
After a quiet morning we drove to Lake Hawea which although only a few miles from Wanaka is very quite and undeveloped. It is a stunningly beautiful lake and we stopped at the lookout 2/3 of the way up the lake where we took these photos.
We encountered a lovely Asian family, one of whom lives in NZ and was entertaining his relatives from the UK. He kindly offered to take a photo of the two of us and I reciprocated by taking a photo of the whole family.
We drove up to the top of the lake where there was no-one around and it was lovely.
On our way back, even though it was already mid afternoon, I asked the LLW if she would like a coffee stop but to my amazement the answer was no. The LLW being todays driver, we sped back to Wanaka and soon were back on the lakefront and the temperature being so hot, there was no choice but to have a swim which was delightful. Being able to observe the surroundings from a hundred yard out in the lake is quite something.
Back then to the camp site and we sat outside in the shade commenting upon what a magical place Wanaka is. The sunlight on the mountains makes for continually changing areas which are shaded and those which are in the sun. It makes you appreciate why artists such as Monet spent so much time painting the same scene in different lights.
Dinner was served and tonight we are trying to finish off our food supply since tomorrow night it is pizzas with the Dixons, well three of them because David has been called away to Christchurch hospital for a stint!
As always the LLW conjured up a feast and accompanied by Wooing Tree and looking out over Lake Wanaka it was bliss.
I am very conscious of using perhaps too many superlatives in my descriptions but the fact is that in this country they are appropriate. Looking back on my posts so far, I have realised that I have not made use of the favourite local superlative so I'll put that right. New Zealand is awesome!
Given that we are only two days away from departing NZ we did some tidying up of the camper van and a little light packing. These vans have so many nooks and crannies that possessions can be temporarily lost very easily. Most have been located but some are proving to be elusive.
After a quiet morning we drove to Lake Hawea which although only a few miles from Wanaka is very quite and undeveloped. It is a stunningly beautiful lake and we stopped at the lookout 2/3 of the way up the lake where we took these photos.
We encountered a lovely Asian family, one of whom lives in NZ and was entertaining his relatives from the UK. He kindly offered to take a photo of the two of us and I reciprocated by taking a photo of the whole family.
We drove up to the top of the lake where there was no-one around and it was lovely.
On our way back, even though it was already mid afternoon, I asked the LLW if she would like a coffee stop but to my amazement the answer was no. The LLW being todays driver, we sped back to Wanaka and soon were back on the lakefront and the temperature being so hot, there was no choice but to have a swim which was delightful. Being able to observe the surroundings from a hundred yard out in the lake is quite something.
Back then to the camp site and we sat outside in the shade commenting upon what a magical place Wanaka is. The sunlight on the mountains makes for continually changing areas which are shaded and those which are in the sun. It makes you appreciate why artists such as Monet spent so much time painting the same scene in different lights.
Dinner was served and tonight we are trying to finish off our food supply since tomorrow night it is pizzas with the Dixons, well three of them because David has been called away to Christchurch hospital for a stint!
As always the LLW conjured up a feast and accompanied by Wooing Tree and looking out over Lake Wanaka it was bliss.
I am very conscious of using perhaps too many superlatives in my descriptions but the fact is that in this country they are appropriate. Looking back on my posts so far, I have realised that I have not made use of the favourite local superlative so I'll put that right. New Zealand is awesome!
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