Kaitaki Plus

So, we ended up having a lovely wedding for Dad, Cat looked gorgeous, and the weather in Nelson held out (I hear that is the norm for there).
Drove from Nelson to Picton this morning in the pouring rain, and to be honest with the amount of traffic on the road, didnt think it was going to happen.
The upshot is, if you are on the Kaitaki ferry crossing the straight, and the ship is chokka and it is raining so you cant hang outside, the best thing you can do is invest $60 each and get into Kaitaki Plus lounge...free beer and wine and nibbles, internet access (this is how you blog while crossing the straight) and it has seats available!!!!!

Unashamed plug for Picton Accomodation

So, you always start out with the best intentions, however some how you never get to blog as often as you would like.
So here I am, sick and on a mini break traveling our way to Nelson for Dad's wedding, first stop Picton.
Found this B&B on Wotif (an excellent source of accomodation).

McCormick House, a lovely villa in Picton with absolutely wonderful hosts who make you feel like they really have taken you under their wing and into their house.
Beautifully manicured lawns just inviting you to walk around bare feet (felt nervous when we took Rocco for a walk, you didn't think we left him behind did you?)
Jeanne and Carl spent 2 years with no income renovating the place, and the end result is just awesome.
Will definitely stay again.

We stayed in the Palm room...just heaven!