Finally we decided to go for a short drive around. Ohau village is a very small estate – would not want to guess how many little houses are here: Maybe 30 max. Some of these little places are built out of solid pine logs and are cute. Would not last too long in Australia due to white ants, but there aren’t any here (too cold) Obviously there are some permanent residents here, but I see that most would be holiday/ weekend cottages. Would love to see this place in solid snow!
Then we ventured up the road to Lake Ohau Lodge. There I could buy some internet access to upload yesterday’s blog. Had a great cappuccino there and enjoyed the lake view and mountains. The mood changes frequently with dark clouds shrouding the mountains most of the day.
Returned and visited Lake Middleton which is behind the pine trees of little log cabin. It is small but many school children were there having fun with various water sports. Fields and fields of Lupins and yellow flowers wherever the eye goes. Amazing, but can appreciate how these flowers are in plague proportions.
Tomorrow we will make our way to Ashburton. On our way we will have a last look at Lake Pukaki and then onto Lake Tekapo, before traversing more beautiful scenic country roads. To think there are only “4 more sleeps” and we will be home in very hot humid Cairns. Time did fly, but in hindsight this has been quite a long, enjoyable and very memorable holiday for the two of us.
