Today was like a lay day and just peruse the immediate area. A couple of pack packers staying at the farm decided they wanted to join us on our day’s outing. So we decided to make our way to Oamaru township. We missed this yesterday as we took a little diversion on another country road. […]
Left our little farm-stay quite early this morning to make our way back to the mountains and lakes. The area is quite dry but as we kept heading west it became greener and more lush. We passed a couple of dams and hydro-stations before we turned right at Omarama. We found our way quite easily […]
Back on Friday morning. Tell me was Santa good to me last night???
You have been so lucky with the weather in this beautiful area, we have lots of fond memories of Lake pukaki, it just melts your heart.
Really enjoying your blog Ingrid, It’s a trip down memory lane for us.
Great to see you enjoying it so much.
Take Care from the Sticky Blobs in Malanda
What did we do today? Well not much to speak of really. We relaxed most of the morning as the day started off overcast and quite cool. Watched a hideous movie and had the odd little nap doing so. Emptied the car, sorted out clothes, washed clothes ie. after figuring out how to use the […]
We heard the rain during the night, though we were snug under our doona. Woke to a very gray day indeed. The mountains were not visible and the low cloud just hung as we prepared to leave our lovely Log Cabin. Had to wash the sheets & towels, clean up and once again hit the […]
We have totally enjoyed our stay at the Coniston Homestead in Ashburton. The Gardner’s Cottage has been delightful, but the gardens and remaining property are just astounding. We have spent hours walking the property and discovering new delights. You could spend days here and we must return to this place for a week at […]