My present:a trip to Nelson

This year like other years I received a gorgeous present for my birthday. A trip to Nelson. I love trips and we found a deal on GrabOne for two nights at the honest lawyer in Nelson. Yes they do exist. It was not only  half price but included a delicious breakfast as well. What more does a Dutch person want.
It turned out to be a beautiful English country Pub which is situated on the water side in Monaco. No not the European one . Better than that. Monaco in Nelson NZ.

The honest Lawyer

The trip to Nelson was a treat. We drove for 5 hours through the Lewis Pass. I was in the clouds listening to music from the Secret Garden and looking at the stunning scenery. Wild rivers, snow covered peaks and a clear blue sky. Hubby was so good to stop plenty of times for me when I blurted "Awesome", so I could jump out and take a picture. We even stopped on a bridge as it was very quiet and an upcoming car behind us nicely waited at the start of the bridge, so I survived!

In Nelson the next day....again summer temperatures. It was 13 degrees according to the news but it felt more like 20 degrees. We stayed out of trouble by going to the Saturday morning market, the Founders Heritage Park, a walk uphill to the centre of New Zealand from which we had fantastic views on Nelson and we had a walk on the beach as well. At night there was a function on at the Honest lawyer and we really wouldn't have fit in, with our walking boots as all were dressed up in suits. We ended up in Cafe Istanbul and had a fantastic meal. We highly recommend it if you ever visit Nelson.

The next morning back home again and when we passed Hanmer I said "Ok I have enough pictures now so you don't have to stop anymore and right then the weather turned around and it became cloudy and dark.

Noble blue fills the veins of the Lewis pass

Hurunui High Country Land
where sun rays dance on water