So far we have had a very lovely, laid back trip. We don’t have long days of driving and stay at each destination for two nights. Weather has varied between beautiful days to pouring rain.
I have taken photos as we go. I’ll post up a few here. Looking forward to getting home and seeing our fur guys. We always misss the four of them when away. They are such a large part of our lives but all are in good hands.
Arrived into Queenstown last night to a very rainy welcome but it has since cleared up.
Tomorrow we head to Lake Topako then back to Christchurch. They had a 4+ earthquake the day after we left so we didn’t feel it but I understand people there felt it. Not an experience I aspire to.
Mr Penguin finished Yeomi Park’s book, While Time Remains and is now in my possession. I look forward to reading it. Will be back in touch.
I might add I gave up on Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. I’m sure it is an interesting, well written book to have won a Booker but the tale is extremely convoluted and violent from the point of view of a dead man. I will attend the book club meeting to hear about it but just not the book for me while enjoying travels and needs more concentration than I am willing to give at this time.
More soon…….
A Penguin's Journey- Books, Travel, Photography 
Hm, I don’t think I’d want to be in the Christchurch area when there is a tremor of any kind!
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I did think of earthquakes when we were on the 11th floor of a hotel there.😬
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Wonderful photos, what a great trip.
I must say I like very few of the Booker winners. Hilary Mantel is an exception, so I am not surprised.
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I know what you mean. Mantel was a great writer.
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Lovely images Pam – looks like a beautiful location and so glad you’re having a relaxed trip! 😀
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Thank you. It. Has been relaxing but sometimes I think you can relax too much!! 🌻
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Ohhhh so sorry you didn’t like the book!! Now I doubt whether I want to read it.
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I don’t know if you would like it or not but let me know if you want it.
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Golly, that’s a striking photo of a striking cathedral (it seems christians have all the best architecture as well as the best songs)
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It is a beautiful building. So many beautiful cathedrals in the world. I can’t help but wonder how people physically manage to build them, especially before the heavy equipment available now.
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Enjoyed your pix. Thanks for the review of 7 Moons …. duly warned and cautioned, I will give this one a miss. Travel safe & enjoy!
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The Moons book is very unusual. Will be interested to see what book club members think of it. I’m glad you enjoyed the pictures. I will add a couple more later on. Such a beautiful country. Always nice to hear from you.🤠🌻❤️
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Absolutely stunning photos!!!
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Thank you Jinger
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#Snap! I gave up on Seven Moons of Maali Almeida too.
That’s a great photo of the botanical gardens’ tree.
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You have no idea how good that makes me feel. I really hate to DNF a reading group book. I am looking forward to hearing how others find it.
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It looks beautiful there. The rhododendron trees are quite interesting and twisty. I love how the mountains come down to the water. Nice to to have a mixture of rain and sunshine if it’s not too cold. Very peaceful looking place.
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