So we woke really early today for what could really be considered our first 'real' day of proper exploring, and headed down to the shores of Lake Wanaka for a cruise across the lake aboardthe TSS Earnslaw. This is an old steam boat, that I actually went on with my Family back in around 1989-90. It's a beautiful little steamer as the photos below show and chugged us over to the Walter Peak Farm for a tour of the farm and some morning tea.
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| Amanda and Neil on the Lake Shore Waiting for the TSS Earnslaw |
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| On Board the Earnslaw |
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| The TSS Earnslaw at Walter Peak Farm |
Once at the Farm, we were welcomed by a farmer who then showed us about the farming in the Walter Peak area, including Sheep Dogs, Sheep Shearing and a chance to feed all the animals:
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| Amanda with a Feisty Friend |
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| Amanda giving some Milk to the Wee One |
Sadly too soon, after a nice morning tea, it was time to head back to Queenstown as the boat picked us back up!
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| The TSS Earnslaw on it's way to pick us up! |
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| On the way back to Queenstown |
The trip back was made more enjoyable however by the sing-song of old ditties with the old people on the main deck with piano accompaniment.
Back in Queenstown it was Bungee time. I went first and it was absolutely brilliant, although unfortunately I didn't make it into the water!
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| Neil About to Jump |
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| Neil in mid Jump |
Then it was the turn of Amanda who was less excited by the prospect of having her head in the river:
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| Amanda Waiting to Jump |
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| Amanda Mid-Jump |
It was a brilliant experience, and you know it must be a good event, when you get a 'free' t-shirt out of it!
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| Back at Base with free T-Shirts |
So we headed wearily back to Queenstown for dinner and we decided we would have the World Famous Fergberger, a massive Burger with everything on it!
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| Fergberger and Steinlager, is there anything better for dinner than that? I don't think so! |
After an incredible day, it was time for bed! One more crazy day to go!
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