Queenstown

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
Sunday, December 1, 2013

The sun has returned! We left Te Anau Lodge, our very upmarket B&B and George mine host with reluctance, after a fascinating session of remote controlled planes on the back lawn (with a backdrop like no other). George is a fan and various other fans kept turning up with their planes to fly. It was obviously going to be a fun morning. I will include a photo.
The journey to Queenstown was glorious, both from the scenic and weather point of view. As those of you who have visited already will know, it is a town with a magnificent setting; at one end of Lake Wakatapu, surrounded by snow topped mountains. The phrase 'Location, Location, Location' comes to mind. Kirsty and Phil would have a field day. It is of course crowded with bright young things, but has a great vibe and we sat on the waterfront having a drink feeling immediately at home. Supper was taken at Botswana Butchery this evening. Interesting name for a restaurant. All the door handles were meat cleavers and the decor black and white and very eclectic. Great food, service and ambiance. If you are ever this way try it. We all ordered Baked Alaska for desert. Individual Alaskas were flambéed at the table in Cointreau and were absolutely divine. Having made your mouths water I'll say night night and leave you to a packet of crisps! What else are friends for?!
I shall need my sleep tonight, in preparation for the Bungee, jet boat and sky dive planned for tomorrow. P.S. Wills are lodged with the solicitors!Read more