When in New Zealand celebrate Christmas as the New Zealanders do! Christmas morning dawned a beautiful warm day with the temperature in the mid-twenties. We found a very welcoming Anglican church on the outskirts of Blenheim to celebrate
Christmas morning. Then it was off to the beach! A walk over the cliffs where we enjoyed a picnic lunch overlooking the Marlborough Sounds, then down to the beach for a paddle in the sea. Christmas Dinner - barbecue lamb followed by locally grown summer fruits which are in abundance. It was a Christmas different to any other we have known, but no less special, and one we shall always remember.We're now on South Island in the be
autiful area of the Marlborough Sounds. Water Taxis run between the coves and drop you off, then after a walk along the Queen Charlotte Track they come and meet you and take you back to your starting point. We had a lovely 14 km walk along the cliff through woodland with marvellous views.
This area is also the place for vineyards and wineries. Many wines from Marlborough are available at home so it was interesting to see the vines growing and sample a few different wines.
