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Market Day Went to the market in Nelson. Bought two beautiful merino wool sweaters, vitals for tonight’s supper and tomorrow’s picnic. Got great shots of the Nelson waterfront. Hits some balls onto Steve’s private hole 135 yards...

Spent last night in Picton had a nice dinner. Visited a few Malborrough wineries  on our way back. Had a great lunch at Wither Hills winery. Toured Domain Vessey replete with ponds, orchards and Steve’s work in progress, the...

Lake Rotoiti & The Mail Run from Picton  Steve drove us to Picton, via Lake Rotoiti where we enjoyed the views of the lake, eels and black swans. In Picton we boarded the mail boat which wounds its way up the Queen Charlotte...

Mapua We explored the nearby town of Mapua, a charming seaside with a lively cluster of restaurants, art galleries, wine bars and a craft brewery. We shopped, had some home-made ice cream at Hamish’s and bought a most...

Auckland We arrived safe and sound from our cruise, had an early breakfast and waited for our ride to the airport where we caught a plane to Nelson. We spent a leisurely afternoon, marveling at views from Steve and Suzanne’s...