Best Laid Plans, and all that jazz

We're up fairly early as we have to leave by 11 am and we want to stop off at Duke's Brewery for the car and truck fest at Lakeland on the way home.
Computer says No!
We load up our car ready toRead more
We're up fairly early as we have to leave by 11 am and we want to stop off at Duke's Brewery for the car and truck fest at Lakeland on the way home.
Computer says No!
We load up our car ready toRead more
Fully replenished we stop for an Ice Cream before heading to the next brewery, this may be a big mistake.
Next one up is The Caledonian Brewing, this was my least favourite (Deb)
Then last but notRead more
I'm sure there's words for this photograph but just at this moment, they fail me! [Fiona]
Onwards and upwards, next up is The Woodwright Brewing Company, again you can see the mash tuns in this brewery. The beer is going down very well but we now decide we need to eat.
Next up is DunedinRead more
Right here is where the fun starts and this could get messy.
Dunedin has 6 Breweries and 1 Distillery, not to mention all the other bar's and eateries.
We start at The Hob Brewery Company, very niceRead more
We have our meal at The Beach House Waterfront Restaurant and sit at a table right on the beach.
We all have fish of some sort, Fi and Mark have Salmon, Martin has Stuffed Hake and I have FriedRead more
We head to the furthest point of the island to meet Fi and Mark by The City Pier. It's a pier so we have a walk to the end for a spot of of light refreshment and a catch up.
Next up is a ride on theRead more
Back in the car and as we reach the Island we see a sign for Coquina Beach and stop to have a look.
There is a huge car park with picnic benches, toilets, showers and changing rooms and it's allRead more
Today we are meeting up with Fi and Mark on Anna Maria Island. We head down Interstate 41 along the coast road again, more beautiful houses and stunning views, the sea is either turquoise or green.Read more
After resting up a bit and trying to decide what to have for tea we drive to the Pier to watch the Sunset. Another popular place with a couple of restaurants which are packed.
After that we head backRead more
Shame we didn't get to truck fest, but we were impressed with Hertz and AAA from when I made the call it was only just over an hour til we were on our way, so really can't grumble and so happy to be home, in the pool and of course a drink to celebrate! [Fiona]