Hi Folks,
Here we are back in Queenstown after a magnificent 4 day adventure riding the Otago Rail Trail, 150kms from Clyde to Middlemarch. Amazing scenery, great company and very comfortable accommodation in Ranfurly. We got picked up each morning, deposited at the start of the days ride, picked up at the end of it and taken out to various old gold mining towns for dinner at the pubs. All in all a fabulous way to see the area. One of the many highlights was playing the ancient Scottish sport of 'Curling' (lawn bowls on ice..sort of) played in the only purpose built curling rink in the southern hemisphere. (The Australian Olympic team were there practicing too).It was such a hoot! Pic is of Jim after he knocked my stone out of the target and got his dead centre.. the bugger!.
Here we are back in Queenstown after a magnificent 4 day adventure riding the Otago Rail Trail, 150kms from Clyde to Middlemarch. Amazing scenery, great company and very comfortable accommodation in Ranfurly. We got picked up each morning, deposited at the start of the days ride, picked up at the end of it and taken out to various old gold mining towns for dinner at the pubs. All in all a fabulous way to see the area. One of the many highlights was playing the ancient Scottish sport of 'Curling' (lawn bowls on ice..sort of) played in the only purpose built curling rink in the southern hemisphere. (The Australian Olympic team were there practicing too).It was such a hoot! Pic is of Jim after he knocked my stone out of the target and got his dead centre.. the bugger!.
We decidide to give Milford Sound a miss this time as it would have been a hurried trip down there and back (almost 600kms round trip). So we decided to stay an extra night in the beautiful town of Queenstown. Its a very laid back place with magnificent views, good food and coffee and very nice accommodation. I recommend that you all get down here for a visit as you will not be dissapointed.
Well, the follow picture says it all...I will let Jim fill you in!
Bungy Jumping 134mtrs from a pod suspended over the Nevis Gorge...Something I have always wanted to do and I thoroughly recommend it. You would not believe the sensation as you freefall for 8 seconds. So you all get down there now and give it a go........weeeeeeeeeeeeee
This morning, 20th Feb, we left Queenstown and are now in the town of Invercargill for a quick look around before leaving in the morning for Dunedin. The drive down through the Southern alps was fantastic.
BTW, please dont text us unless you REALLY need to as it costs you to send them AND us to recieve them!!
2 comments:
Looks like you're having a great time. Love the curling pic.
Hi Monty & Jim. Loving your blog action and holiday fun. Lucky buggers!!! Keep the photos coming - it's just like being there. Happy travels, from Leo & Joseph in Perth (still!).
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