We had a magical, incredibly beautiful day at the Mt. Cook National Park, with warm sunshine and blue skies all day long. We took a fabulous 3-4 hr. hike up to Hooker Lake and basked in the phenomenal view of Mt. Cook. The fall colors are exquisite, and I think we are so lucky to have had that stellar day. We met a great couple from Santa Barbara who gave us more tips and off we went the next morning in the cold cloudy mist. After visiting the Edward [I think she means Edmund] Hillary Center, we had a terrific drive down the valley to warm weather, once again; we are now in gold mining and wine country and have found a lovely little campground on warm, sunny plateau overlooking the Bannockburn Arm of Lake Dunstan. This is called the Central Otago Countryside, just south of Cromwell, and now we are deciding what to do next. We hope to rent some bikes and get some exercise here in the countryside before we head to the east coast. We are having a great time and again, the New Zealand people are wonderful. Again, life is sooo good! The harvest moon was incredible last night. WOW ! Harvest season starts tomorrow for the vineyards.
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