Saturday, July 9, 2011

*** Snow capped mountains in Queenstown *** :-)

The Remarkables: views from our balcony 






Un petit air de chez nous.... Restaurant Les Alpes à Queenstown!




Cromwell - Lake Dunstan


Cromwell had its beginnings in 1862 when two miners, Hartley and Reilly, discovered gold just below ‘The Junction’ of the Clutha and Kawarau Rivers. The rush that followed brought miners in their thousands to Central Otago. By 1865 it was estimated there were some 400 people in the town. Once gold ran out, Cromwell became the service centre for an extensive farming and fruit growing area.



Lake Dunstan













Friday, July 8, 2011

Vinyards Tour : Cheesery, Wineries and picnic!

GIBBSTON VALLEY CHEESERY AND WINERY



Autumn gold, Smoked Brie, Garlic and Chives Gouda... from the local Gibbston Valley Cheesery!





PEREGRINE - PINOT NOIR





Barrels from France





COAL PIT (Mine de charbon) - ROSE AND SAUVIGNON BLANC





Picnic on Caol Pit's terrace: local cheeses, cured meet and good wine!








BRENNAN - PINOT GRIS