And off we jolly well go to Lake Tekapo, snack stop at Lolas cafe a slice of bacon & egg pie.

Clyde power station & Dam, an impressive concrete structure.

Another view point with a memorial, celebrating the discovery of gold in the area now called Cromwell.

Summit look out...Not Summit I'd bother driving to again!

The views quickly perked up again & the sun peeping through the clouds, gives Mount Cook a magical look.

Another cracking view fromour room, directly over Lake Tekapo.

We strolled over the road to explore the lake front, The mysterious flowers turn out to be Lupins, they flower only or a couple of weeks each year & visitors come just to look at them, we think they smell like toilet cleaner.

Found this weirdo in the Korean restaurant.
Salmon Curry for me & a Masaman Chicken Curry for Ian, washed down with a couple of beers.

So back to our room for a snooze, before our 11.55 pick up for the Star Gazing tour.
We weren't expecting much as the day had been cloudy & more cloud cover forecast overnight. Upon arrival we had to get used to the Red Light, used to illuminate the building inside & out. Our Guide took us out onto the viewing area & the stars made a welcome appearance for us.
We learned about stars used for navigation, about the nebulars, clouds of dust & gas creating new stars. We saw Orions belt,  Sirrius the brightest star & Beetleguise the dying red star. After our education, we all moved to the 38degree hot pools, we all floated on hammock type water floats & admired the clarity of the solar system.

Our bus brought us home at 2.30 and we hit the hay.

Goodnight dear reader, see you on the other side! xxx