We set sail this morning before we were awake to cross Cook Strait to Picton. We went up for early breakfast and as we entered Queen Charlotte Sound, we had finished our omelette and eggs benedict. We adjourned to the Crows Nest Lounge with its huge picture windows to enjoy the great scenery.
Picton is a small town of 5,000 people year round and 15,000 in summer. We strolled round admiring the harbour, several museums and a few old boats. One claims to be the 9th oldest in the world but as it was built in the 1850s, we don't think they are counting the Viking burial boats etc.
The weather was bitterly cold this morning but at least the frightful winds from Wellington have abated. We are now back for our 2nd trip to town and the sun has come out so we have peeled off several layers of clothing.
We sail for Christchurch at 5.30 pm.
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Looks like a long leg between Picton and Christchurch, according to Google Maps. There should be enough time to learn Shuffleboard. Do they have clay pigeon shooting? What cruise activities have you tried? I hope you've had a drink in every bar at least once! xo
No clay pigeon shooting.
Our main activity has been party drinks in our cabins for the 5 of us. Last night it was our turn and we ordered 5 cheese platters and 5 plates of strawberries. The waiter could hardly carry them and we could hardly stop laughing.
Amanda you think the same way I do. Tragic. But clay pigeon shooting? What if you got a dolphin by mistake?
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