Our Trip to Twizel - Part 2

Day Three, Four and Five

Wednesday night we stayed at Lake Tekapo.  A beautiful camp right on the lake front.  Weather was fantastic, hot but still with that wind hanging around.   Caught up on domestic chores and then had a restful night of relaxing.



Beautiful Lake Tekapo



Thursday morning - not too early- we headed for Twizel.  We woke to sun and the most magnificent day that we had had so far.  The trip from Lake Tekapo took us through some of the most desolate but beautiful country in the South Island. 

Mt Cook was at it most spectacular and caught be seen all along this route.

Mt Cook was at it most spectacular and could be seen all along this route.



Mt Cook in all its glory.

 We arrived in Twizel and called into see our friends (parents of the bride) before going to Twizel motor camp which was walking distance to their place.  After lunch we walked back to the house and spent the afternoon catching up with friends that we had not seen for a long time.
Dinner was a barbeque.  Wow what a spread.  Wild venison, minted lamb, salads, etc etc.  Truly the best of south island produce.
Friday was spent relaxing, although I did walk over to meet some friends and had lunch with them in the lovely town centre of Twizel.
Saturday was the big day and most of it was spent helping set up the wedding venue which was near Lake Ruataniwha.  Again it was a windy but beautiful day.
We returned to Picton on Sunday and caught the afternoon ferry home.
It was a lovely break away and one that we want to experience again in the not too distant future.
Now its time to think about Christmas and presents.
Hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas and a very Happy New Year.