Very slow start to the day as our flight was not until 4:30pm. Just as well as I had the worst night’s sleep of our vacation – is that because of our imminent return to normal life?
We wandered into town (it was raining steadily) and did a bit of last minute shopping. Wayne had to go via Patagonia again as the chocolates were calling.
We made our last meal in Queenstown a special one and went to Flame. I now want Wayne to do a course and learn to make their mushroom sauce and fried onions. The meal was incredible and worth every cent.
We returned to Peppers where I got out of my wet shoes and socks. I think one of the joys of life is to put on dry socks and shoes.
We caught the shuttle bus to the airport and waited for our flight in the jam-packed Queenstown travel Lounge.
As I wait – My reflections:
The decadence of sleeping in with no reason to get up. Loved our slow starts.
The decadence of sparkling wine and beer as the first ‘meal’ of the day.
The decadence of having two rooms and a huge apartment – room enough for four, even more room for two. One room was Wayne’s dressing room.
The decadence of exploring a new place slowly and it not costing a fortune.
Our favourites (a little limited as there is only the two of us):
Food
Ann – This morning when I first started writing this, it was fish tacos at Rooftop Bar and Terrace (the side of vegetables made it for me). After lunch today, it is now Flame. The rib-eye and vegetables were devine!
Wayne – Last meal at Flame
Activity
Ann – a tie between the Jet Boat and Onsen Hot Pool
Wayne – Jet boat ride
Tourist spot
Ann – Milford Sound
Wayne – Milford Sound
Our flight home was uneventful, always a good thing when you’re travelling. Wayne and I are pleased to say that we survived our first extended holiday alone since our honeymoon 29 years and 10 days ago.
We did however miss our travelling buddies and have Donna to thank for all her organisation.
I am now signing off until the end of the year when we pack the bags again. This time, there’ll be six of us jetting off to Europe. Watch this space!
Queenstown in Autumn 