Sunday, April 19, 2009

Marlborough Sounds, Top of the South Island


Byron Bay - a lovely place to stay - the boys enjoyed fishing on the warf while the girls drunk sav and prepped dinner!!!

Steve checking how much of his prize he has left!!



Such a fabulous place in NZ - great views and great times!!!!

Sav aboard the boat!

More beer, sav and a bit of lunch!


The beautiful Marlborough Sounds aboard Sarah and Dave's boat

Our Huge Prize!!!!!!





Moa Beer is brewed locally in Blenheim. This was our prize for the shot you will see below - Mel through a wine glass! The boys enjoyed this while fishing off the warf in the Marlborough Sounds and while we ate dinner


Wine Tour in Blenheim


More amazing scenery

A spot of Boules after lunch!

This was a fab little vineyard - Gibson Bridge - amazing decor in the tasting room - we enjoyed the rose - we are just polishing it off as I upload these photos!!

As part of our Photographic Treasure Hunt we needed a photo of a sculpture - Steve thought he'd make it more exciting!!!!

We had a tour of a vineayrd - very interesting. This is tasting the juices before it actually becomes wine

My favourite Sav - Cloudy Bay - this was taken about 11am - no spitting for us when it comes to wine tasting!!!

Our award winning shot - we won the 3 litre bottle of Moa Beer in the Photographic Treasure Hunt Competition

Steve at Cloudy Bay Vineyard - this vineyard is world famous!!






Blenheim Sights




The Vineyard Cottage we stayed in - great setting!!!!

Kaikoura, South Island NZ

The stunning view from Kaikoura.

After a drink at a pub in Kaikoura.

Great South Island Beer, Great South Island Sav!!

Son and I at the Seal Colony - they were miles away though!

Great scenery!

Christchurch and Akaroa, South Island, NZ

Steve and I in Christchurch - on our way to the pub!


Fish and Chips in Akaroa


An amazing view while enjoying beer and sav

The Hilltop Pub above Akaroa - Steve, Anna and Dennis

Anna and I looking over Christchurch