me suspicious of poor weather in that direction: Plan B was to kick around Wanaka, the resort itself or go on a walk in the area. There was a possibility of the weather lifting and getting off on an afternoon launch, so we agreed we'd meet in town at 1300. The walk was lovely. 
This is the Clutha River that flows out of Lake Wanaka. Crystal clear and fast moving. When we finished the walk we all split up for a couple of hours. I went back to the hotel to do some odds/ends and then walked back into town along the lake. 
Sunday afternoon crowded beach scene.... It actually did get more crowded a little later in the day, but a person could get to like this kind of beach. At 1pm as planned we got the news that the weather hadn't lifted and the trip was off. We'll try early tomorrow morning and if it goes the return flight will be directly to Queenstown Airport for the finish. Everyone headed out to do various things.
I discovered an open air market! 
And spent some money. Task #1 when I get to Queenstown will be to find a shipper and send some of the purchases home. I certainly can't take them with me...simply not enough room.
And spent some money. Task #1 when I get to Queenstown will be to find a shipper and send some of the purchases home. I certainly can't take them with me...simply not enough room. Anyway, the market was great fun. Dana, our Kate Spade designer, was looking for enough wool for a friend of hers to make a sweater vest. There were two weavers at the market (this was all arts/crafts, no food) and between the two she ended up w/ the seven skeins she needed. The vendors were warm and friendly (as is everyone we've met) and explained that it takes about 40 hours of spinning to make enough yarn for a sweater. Here Betty is chatting with us and spinning at the same time. 
A nice day. Time for an adult beverage....
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