Blenheim, Marlborough, Museums and Vineyards

Over to see Nigel and Helen in Blenheim. Of course, had a few hours to spare so, went touristy. Any aviation centre in the middle of nowhere would normally be avoided. But Peter Jackson has had a hand here and it is fantastic. WW1 soon to be extended to WW2. Next off to eat. Went to George Michel's vineyard for platters. Weather held up so we sat outside. Nigel ate too much pudding and drink too much wine and Helen had to drive home.



Aviation Heritage Centre



"Well done Mr Peter Jackson"



Real false mud



Mad dude survived this



Opps



George Michel (that is his name)



"Cheers"



"Cheers again"



"Arrrgh"



Diamond Jubilee same day in UK "God bless the queen and her horse"

Wandering about Picton, New Zealand

Finally, getting back into the swing of going away at the weekend. This weekend over to Picton first. Now we have been here before but we frankly did not do the tourist stuff. So lets do it.

The Edwin Fox is the 9th oldest sail ship in the world. Bit mouldy but actually still floats. It is actually the only British Australian Prisoner transport ship left. Yes, I know, impessive and who would know it was here !



Another beautiful Picton morning



Water Front



There is always a mad old lady feeding the birds



"OK, lets go to these major tourist attractions"



"Well, can't ask for much more"



"Get out of the historical artefact !"



"Only get this close in New Zealand"



Picton from across the way



"Does my bum look big in this?"



Coffeee time then