Grant and Rae's NZ Trip

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Lovely day when we left Wellington. Ferry was delayed by an hour 'cos of the wind! But crossing was fineaznd there was some lovely scenery as we sailed across the Cook Strait into Tory Sound then into Queen Charlotte Sound before arriving in Picton. Still,a 3 hour crossing!

Only a half hour's run to St. Leonards Vineyard Cottages (Blenheim) where we are staying. Didn't arive till after 3,so it was too late to embark on a vineyard tour (everybody "aaaawwwwww!). So we went to the pool and took some sun for a couple of hours.

Paul's (the owner) mother lives with his sister in Framlingham and his brother-in-law used to run Atco in Stowmarket!

Lovely setting,among vineyards with mountains rising on both sides................and sheep,hens and deer on-site! We're in the "Old Dairy" - a ground level wooden construction,quite different from the high rise of yesterday! Very quaint......and relaxing before our drive to Christchurch tomorrow.

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Photos

Bye,bye Wellington and North Island........
.......looking back from the ferry

Our sister ferry making its way......
......back from Picton,through Tory Sound.

Arriving in Picton,South Island
........at the end of Queen Charlotte Sound

Our new abode........
......very tranquil.

The setting...........
..........looking out over the pool

Comments

[Frank & Grace]

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You could get one of those tubs for your back garden! It was -4 here last night! Boat looks like the Addrossan/Arran CalMac! Enjoy!