WOW

Warbirds Over Wanaka - WOW! we spent a very relaxing week at the Cross's in Wanaka. we both took the chance to do some walking. Mike about 3 hours and Lorna about 1.5 hours! On Monday we drove to Lake Hawea which has not yet had the development that Wanaka has - much more sleepy hollow! On Friday Morning early, after a slight incident with a gatepost and having to get the neighbours up to shift their vehicle we drove to the queue for entry to our viewing and camping site. We joined the line at 7.20 and were on site at 8.30. Our spot was in the third row of busses back from the fence. Those in the front row could see the flying, but not anything near the ground. Most people took chairs throughthe fence and wathched from the top of the ridge. On Friday night the farmer or his visitors declared war on rabbits. The ammunition company must be really pleased. There was a STEEP path down to the car park and then a short walk to the airfield. Mike walked it 5 times on Friday and saturday. Lorna walked it three times. It was an Absolutely Awesome Airshow! On Sunday we caught up with Jim Frogley from Havelock North. The batteries and toiilet just lasted the three and a bit days. We are now back at the Cross's to recharge batteries and do the washing. We wiil be back on the road tomorrow heading towards Alexandra and Roxborough.