It was a damp morning at Wanaka; not particularly good for visiting the top 10 sights for photos. We needed to get a little closer to #thatwanakatree than our view from the Lakeview motel.

Before we set off, I took some photos of the eggy panthers ( Agapanthus ).

We visited more of the lake before returning to the town for a bit of shopping and a snack lunch – a pie and tea from The Doughbin.

Then we went to Puzzling World, where Susan’s nephew Chris had worked back in 2003. We met up with his boss, just to say hello, and while chatting to him one of his staff stamped our hands for free entry to both the Illusion rooms and the Great Maze.

After touring the Illusion rooms we headed to the Great Maze. It was now a glorious day. Too hot in the sunshine for Susan, so she went back inside as I struggled to reach all four towers. I only made it to three… I had an appointment with some clippers at Alice hair.

Later that day, while Susan had a back massage I went for a swift half before dinner at Amigos Mexican cafe.