After a long day's drive across New Zealand's
South Island,
we found this splendid hotel in Wanaka
with views across the lake and the snow-capped mountains
with the statutory G&T in hand
we watched the last rays of the sun
catching the mountain tops
darn it, it's hard to take photos with my phone
while hanging on to my gin with the other hand
and leaning over the balcony
trying to photograph around the corner
happily I stayed safe after all and
was able to enjoy the pink clouds
reflecte in the lake
and my G&T
Linking with SkyWatch
What a gorgeous place to stay! Hope you're doing well.
ReplyDeleteThanks, doing better than in a very long time.
DeleteGlorious.
ReplyDeleteToo right!!
DeleteGood dexterity, Arija. I'm glad you still have priorities straight!
ReplyDeleteOne must keep one's spirits up(right) after all.
DeleteThose snowy mountain peaks are so scenic.
ReplyDeleteAlso a relief after the extensive heat waves we have endured.
DeleteTerrific captures of glorious scenery, Arija!! Thanks for sharing the beauty!!
ReplyDeleteWhat else could I do?
DeleteI just left a comment, but it disappeared???? Glorious scenery and superb captures!! Such a beautiful place!! Have a great weekend, Arija!!
ReplyDeleteWho says photobloggers are not athletic, you proved it. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteWhen needs must . . .
DeleteNew Zealand's scenery is jaw dropping. Wonderful post Arija.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise, it certainly is.
DeleteThese are fabulous shots.The mountain tops all aglow with the setting sun look stunning.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruth. I love your current succession of beautiful flowers.
DeleteGreat beauty
ReplyDeleteI totally agree!
DeleteAnd I'll bet you didn't spill a drop. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNot if you don't count what went down my throat!
DeleteDrat, Google just swallowed two comments that did not come through my email and had therefor, no name on them. Not at all happy.
ReplyDeleteGreat scenery, Arija !
ReplyDeleteI like New Zealand's snowy mountains behind the lake :)
Not as high as the European Alps but rather splendid none the less with son in mid summer.
Deletethey are still nicely captured
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy SWF!
Hello, what a lovely view. The sky is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the beauty! Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!
Absolutely beautiful skies.... and it sounds like you found the perfect evening combination to celebrate (although the camera would undoubtedly have been a little more than I could handle along with that statutory G&T..since I have trouble walking and chewing gum at the same time. (I sure do like those laws ;>)!
ReplyDeleteSallie dear, we are very law abiding around here in that respect. Didn't realise you had co-ordination challenges. Ever though of taking Lecithin? After about three months you really notice the difference in brain function, who knows?
DeleteWonderful view and a great place to relax!
ReplyDeleteHi! Long time no see. Your mountains and the lake photos are very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vista Arija - and that blush of pink was worth the wait
ReplyDeleteThat's an astonishingly beautiful place. New Zealand is high on my list of places to visit, but I doubt I'll ever get there.
ReplyDeleteso glad you did not loose your drink, or your camera taking these breathtaking images.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous view! And even better to enjoy it with a G&T!!
ReplyDeleteI really want to spend some more time in NZ - what a great looking place.
ReplyDeleteMy pictures of Sydney Harbour were taken near when the huge cruise ships normally dock - managed to find to flat ground.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Breath taking beauty in each image share Arija. I had to giggle at the thought of you with phone in one hand taking photos and your gin drink in the other. I would say if that was the case, you mastered all beautifully...hugs~
ReplyDeleteImpressive . . . wonderful light !
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic place on the planet.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images.