Wanaka and meet the friends

Drove down to Wanaka. Stopped at Mt Sommers domain, Twizel, Geraldine and Fairly arriving at Howea Campsite near Wanaka on the 3rd Feb
Met some of Mike pals for the first time. Christel, Andre and Francesca joined us. Spent a few days with them. Went for a drive towards Haast with the intention of walking the Blue Pools track but it was closed so we walked a short track up to a viewpoint instead. Stopped off at Fantail falls on the way back to camp. Mikes friends are just as mad as he is. Went paddling, it was very cold only 9C.
Did a lakeside walk the following day. Too windy for fishing or SUPs.
Back to Christchurch via a night on Geraldine racecourse on the 6th Feb for a hospital appointment. 33C cooled down at night to 24C
8th Feb Steves drone arrived ,think it is going to be too light for fishing,the wind will affect it. They had fun practicing in the field behind Mikes though.
Filled the next few days its walks along Banks peninsula, stunning views. Had a sunset cruise on the River Queen at Kaipoi.
We’d 21st. Paint and pint at Two Thumbs. Kieran, Mike and I joined about 40 others Great fun! Everyone painting the same scene but no two paintings the same.Read more