Lake Paringa by maggiemae

Lake Paringa

Now as usual, no cell coverage and no wifi!, not even the radio would work. We had to rely on our resources! Which were rather rewarding except for……

Three Good things;
1. We managed to salvage ourselves after getting stuck in the mud with the caravan on our back. It was the driving skill of HJ as well as several cars of people who pushed and pulled at the right time!
2. We tried for several campsites which were either too expensive or not available. Some sites on our book ended up with great big boulders in place so we couldn’t go in.
3. Eventually after hours of driving through great rimu forests and bush clad hills arrived at this Lake Site. Now we knew the bugs were frightful here but we had insect screens on all our windows and astonishingly enough, discovered for the first time, an insect screen on our door!
4. Some incredible photos of Fox Glacier and Mt Cook!
Look a pretty ideal campsite .... bugs and all...
February 19th, 2017  
What an amazing spot to find after your extensive search. Good thing you've got the insect screens.
February 19th, 2017  
Looks like a beautiful camp site. Your story makes me tired. I can imagine how you guys were feeling after this day!
February 19th, 2017  
@joysfocus We get plenty of rest just sitting in the caravan, Joy! Need to get up and about to exercise the tired old joints!
February 19th, 2017  
@maggiemae P.S. Congratulations on your Top Twenty photo!
February 19th, 2017  
Wonderful
February 19th, 2017  
If this is the rewart\d for the end of your day I think it might have been well worth it! Gorgeous scenery and photo of it!
February 19th, 2017  
that is one good thing about the west coast, you can truly get away from it ALL
February 19th, 2017  
what a great place to camp!
February 19th, 2017  
MAGGIE! HI THERE, MY FRIEND! Of course, your photo is stellar, but I wanted you to know that I'm still alive and well and have always, ALWAYS appreciated your awesome feedback when I did the 365 in 2012. I've been busy with work and family but for some reason, tonight, I felt compelled to see what's been happening with my faraway friends in the 365 World. I have to say I'm am supremely impressed that you have kept this 365 pace up for so many years! (You're my hero and inspiration!) I'm such a perfectionist that it paralyzes me sometimes but I've decided that since I'll be turning 60 in 2018, I'm just going to fly by the seat of my pants and just share pics that mean something to me and hopefully will entertain you guys (and not bore you) and not worry so much about lighting, shading, depth of field, focus, the rule of thirds...all of those requirements of a perfect photo. When I start boring you guys, please be the one to tell me! Hugs and Love from Lafayette, Louisiana! :-) Sorry for the long post but it's a Southern thing. haha!
February 19th, 2017  
@kali66 Sorry Kali - didn't get to meet with you! We lost cell connection way back before Barrytown and didn't get it again till today (Sunday)! No wifi, radio or TV either!
February 19th, 2017  
@thendrix58 Big smiles from me, Terry for your message! I just post the photos that I like and if others do too then that's a bonus!
February 19th, 2017  
This is so beautiful! In awe of that purple sky! You sure have a lot of adventure in your life! :) thank u for lovely comment on my photo.
February 19th, 2017  
How serene-looking!
February 19th, 2017  
Neat, peaceful image
February 19th, 2017  
Glorious scene, color, tranquility, mountains & reflections. This would make a wonderful brochure photo...
February 19th, 2017  
This is serene...a place that looks inviting. I love the purples in the sky contrasting with the greens.
February 19th, 2017  
It looks so tranquil. Thank goodness for insect screens
February 19th, 2017  
@grammyn I wish you were there to admire it with me, Katy!
February 19th, 2017  
Just so beautiful
February 19th, 2017  
what a beautiful spot, looks very serene and a good place to camp
February 19th, 2017  
Beautiful!
February 19th, 2017  
@maggiemae oh, so do I Maggiemae, so do I!
February 19th, 2017  
Bep
Glorious sky!
February 19th, 2017  
So peaceful Maggiemae.
February 19th, 2017  
looks wonderful.
February 19th, 2017  
Well, for all it took to get here, you were rewarded with a beautiful scene!
February 22nd, 2017  
What a magnificent setting for some time off the grid.
February 22nd, 2017  
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