 |
|
2003_0522_54 Nice rainbow on our drive out of the Picton port |
 |
|
2003_0522_58 On the drive from Picton to Nelson, we stopped by Havelock for lunch. |
 |
|
2003_0522_59 Havelock is the Green-shelled Mussel Capital of the World |
 |
|
2003_0522_61 We ate at Mussel Boys Restaurant |
 |
|
2003_0522_62 Delicious mussel chowder |
 |
|
2003_0522_63 Mussels come prepared in Steamers with flavors such as Garlic & Herbs, Blue Cheese & Parsley, Bacon & Guiness, and Coriander, Chili, Ginger & Coconut Milk |
 |
|
2003_0522_64 The other type that they prepare are Flats that come in flavors of Bacon Cheese & Celery, Garlic & Herb Butter, Tomato & Chili, and Pesto & Parmesan |
 |
|
2003_0522_65 The mussels were really green and I'd have to say the best mussels I have EVER tasted! |
 |
|
2003_0522_67 Swans lazily floating around on either the Pelorus or Kaiuma River |
 |
|
2003_0522_68 Scenic countryside in the Marlborough Region |
 |
|
2003_0522_70 We drove into Nelson in the late afternoon. Nelson's tourism tagline is "Live the Day" |
 |
|
2003_0522_71 Interesting cloud glowing formations over the South Island's 2nd largest city. |
 |
|
2003_0522_73 We drive to the edge of town to hike the hill overlooking the city. |
 |
|
2003_0522_74 Ken and Howard on the hiking trail |
 |
|
2003_0522_75 Proof that Diane was on the trail before she bailed |
 |
|
2003_0522_76 Nelson at dusk |
 |
|
2003_0522_79 Reaching the summit of the Centre of New Zealand Lookout |
 |
|
2003_0522_80 Ken celebrates making it to the top of the quick strenuous hike |