WEATHER: Superb. Partly cloudy. Highs in upper 70s
Waiheke island is nicknamed the Island of Wine. Adding vineyards to an already beautiful island is just over the top!
We started the day with a hike. The island is quite hilly, so there are beautiful ocean views from the hilltops. Here are 3 hikers....friends Lynette, Ken and George
And then Lynette and Ken with me.
After the hike and lunch, we hopped in the car owned by the homeowners where we are staying, and made a circular route to the more agricultural part of the island. The hillsides are covered with vineyards, cattle and sheep. We stopped at this beachside winery.....
We tasted some very nice wines, both red and white. The winery is right on the beach.
Back home, we prepared dinner for friends hopping over from Auckland.
Our dinner feast was grilled lamb sausages, lamb stir-fry, salad and roasted potatoes, all complemented with some of the Waiheke wines we bought today.
Isn't New Zealand the most amazing place?
ReplyDeleteWas getting worried...hadn't heard from you in a while. What are the wine prices like?
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