Saturday, 15 November
This morning Peter and I drove in to Queenstown to pick up some groceries, ride around town for a brief scenic tour, and stop at the local outdoor market before heading to the airport to pick up my dad.
Peter often works as a tour guide as groups come through the area - he's full of interesting info about the region. Let's see if I can remember some of the things he said... Lake Wakatipu (the lake in the pics below that Queenstown sits on) is 80km long and 380 meters deep. The bottom of the lake itself actually goes below sea level, so this gives it a small natural tide.
Below is a pic of the vacation home that Peter and Fiona's rent out. It's got 6 or 7(?) bedrooms and, as you can see, a great view. Friends, perhaps we rent this out for a week or two during next year's summer? ;)
The Remarkables Park market with the Remarkables Mountains in the background. I think that is the coolest name for a range of mountains.
Just after noon we picked up my dad from the airport - great to see him!! The three of us went for lunch at the Boat Shed Cafe. Peter was in the restaurant business for years and I can confirm that he has very good taste in both food and restaurant atmosphere: the restaurant was in an old boat shed (go figure) right on the lake, and the clam chowder was perfect.
Me and my dad :)
After lunch went back to Arrowtown, then decided to visit a winery in Gibbston Valley since it was raining. Peter took us to Brennan Wines and we had more samples in one visit there than I've ever had elsewhere! I'd say it helped that Peter new the guy working :) Best wine here: the 2010 Pinot Noir, hands down.
Back home in Arrowtown the weather had cleared so we went for a short hike up the track by Peter and Fiona's house. Beautiful views!
Peter made us an incredible dinner and the most amazing carrot cake to follow it. SO blessed to be able to stay with them for these few days - such generous and fun people!!
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