Time out in Akaroa Harbour

17th to 21st November
We finished up with our renovation just in time for our second open home on Sunday, then headed off for a late lunch by the Avon River. Shortly after we both fell asleep for a couple of hours in the sun. We were feeling a bit shattered.
This recharged us to spend a lovely evening once again with the Woodham's before we headed over to Akaroa for a weeks break.
We are parked up at a lovely little beach on the opposite side of the harbour to Akaroa called Wainui Bay. The beach looks out to opening of the harbour where each day we have watched huge cruise ships come and go. Akaroa will have 71 cruise ships come into the harbour from Oct to March, what an impact they must have on the little town! But I guess it does rely on tourism.
Had a short bike around Wainui Bay, found a tree with an amazing hut built in it and Bill found his next reno job in the local cemetery.
Today is our second blob out day, Bill had a go fishing this morning, but sadly it will have to be plan B for dinner - stir fry!

Off to get Dinner  - Yeah Right!

We will travel over to Akaroa in the morning to have lunch at Ma Maison which we are looking forward to, and will stay the night at the camp ground. Fingers crossed for sunny day.

Lunch was had and a fine day it was, (highly recommend the lunch menu), washed down with cider and wine, dang there was still change on the voucher so we walked the streets with the tourists for 3 hours... what a charming place is Akaroa, very quaint with lovely restored cottages and stunning gardens, the roses are a picture, finally returning to Ma Masion at 6ish for a well earned beer and sharing a portion of cod & chips. Unfortunately I had to part with 60 cents to settle the account then wombled back to the bus at the Top10 holiday Park where we had parked earlier. This was up some considerable number of steps but managed well all things considered, finishing the day with a hot drink as the sun went down. Its a tough job but someone has to do it. Again thank you Shannon, Rocky and Nick.