Bucket List trip to Wanaka, off the beaten track
Summer is just around the corner and so before it gets too hot, I am leaving Mike, to head south again. Poor Mike, in this photo he is being terrorised by the blackbirds he normally chases, as they pelt him with cherry stones while he tries to lounge in the shade of the cherry tree! Despite some grim weather forecasts, It was a great day with just some gusty winds as I approached the Lakes. First up, Lake Tekapo with its colourful lupin foreground. For years I have thought about a trip to our highest mountain, Mt Cook, but have never taken the extra days to do it justice. I will certainly be back there. Even the 55-km drive from State Highway makes the whole trip worthwhile, with such spectacular colours and Mt Cook looming larger and larger. With bad weather due later on, I lost no time checking in and heading out to the walk to the Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier viewpoint. It was a hot climb up the steps to the lookout, but truly spectacular scenery. The plantl...