Our South Island tour is approaching its end. But, there is still plenty to see before we fly back home to Auckland, and that starts with this evening's ride aboard the Earnslaw, which will carry us down and across Lake Wakapitu to the biggest and best buffet dinner I have ever enjoyed.
We got down to the dock a little early and saw this. A beautiful boat but not really what we were expecting. Well, let's wait a bit....
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We have arrived and are looking forward to dinner.
I worried a little when we were all seated that it might take half the night before our table would be called to join the buffet line, but was amazed when they announced that we all could make our way into the buffet rooms. I discovered multiple tables of food that speeded the crowds through. It was the best organized buffet ever.
Later, I wandered around the grounds. There was a sheep herding demonstration going on behind one of the buildings but I wasn't interested. Instead, I walked and shot a few pictures and let the breezes cool me after our large dinner.
The waves were fairly rough on the way back, but it rode very smoothly. Impressive, to say the least.
We are returning to Queenstown.
Our South Island tour is coming to a close. Tomorrow we'll start heading back to Dunedin in a round-about way, and once there, we'll fly home to Auckland. It's been an amazing trip.
Be watching next week for my last installment. -djf
What a way to end the trip. It was gorgeous! I would have loved to see the food. Of course, I always love to see food pictures. What was the best food you had on the buffet? Thanks for sharing your incredible trip. McKenzie
ReplyDeleteI decided I wouldn't take pictures at the dinner. Too much hassle and too many people might object.
DeleteThe one item that caught both Jeanne's and my attention was some blue cheese. Neither of us has ever had better. It was so good that Jeanne asked a server what is was. She went back to the kitchens and found out that it was a New Zealand company, Whitestone, that made it.
You know how I love blue cheese. That sounds great. I understand about not taking pictures of the buffet.
DeleteI would have loved to ride on the T.S.S. Earnslaw! A ride alone would have satisfied me - but to get delivered to such a beautiful restaurant for the best buffet ever is more than icing on the cake!
ReplyDeleteQueenstown in your last picture is truly beautiful! What a wonderful memory to add to your trip!
We loved it there.
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