Wanganui Cruise by maggiemae

Wanganui Cruise

I found out the time one of these riverboats left and we got into a place where we could see it. Goes up and down the river in 1 and 1/2 hours.
Three good things:
1. The Camp had a real coffee machine and we chose our coffees for $2 each! There was also a hot chip machine that wasn't working. Fascinating!
2. A grey day so the next destination at Himatangi Beach didn't attract us and we went on to Loxton.
3. Allowed to stop behind an old hotel on a large grassy area and we went in for a drink. Talking to the manageress, we chose drinks and I, a cocktail. There was limited choice but she went out the back and brought her own cocktail shaker with enthusiasm. But when she poured the whole lot into a glass, I suspected she hadn't made many. Showed her how to filter out the ice from the top and she was so happy, she said I didn't have to pay for mine!
Nice shot. The boat looks to sit quite low in the water..
April 24th, 2018  
@rjb71 I thought that too, Richard. The river is flat - no waves so I guess its not important!
April 24th, 2018  
Such a tranquil scene ! a nice place to stop and what a lucky lady to get a free cocktail ! ha ha !
April 24th, 2018  
what a great story about the cocktails! You didn't fancy the cruise then?
April 24th, 2018  
Love your cocktail story! That boat looks like it would make for a fun river cruise.
April 24th, 2018  
@beryl lots of fun - pays to converse with bar ladies!
April 24th, 2018  
@helenhall It was a dreary day in spite of the light in this photo, Helen. Cold and raining at times. It also cost $40 pp!
April 24th, 2018  
At terrific shot of the boat across the way. Clever of you to position yourself to get such a great shot. Good on you for talking the lady into your free drink
April 25th, 2018  
@grammyn She was an interesting lady - father was Maori, mother was Irish and she was born with blonde hair! Now its just black (out of a bottle)but she looks more Maori than Irish.
April 25th, 2018  
What a lovely way to travel, it looks so peaceful.
April 25th, 2018  
@onewing I expect there will be a little noise from the engine but from my photo, yes - so peaceful!
April 25th, 2018  
@maggiemae sounds like someone I would love to talk to
April 25th, 2018  
Wonderful capture, colors
April 25th, 2018  
Love this photo, look at the plumes too...Another good holiday chat with the manageress to remember.
April 25th, 2018  
@happysnaps Memories that I want to keep, thanks Valerie! Must write up my diary though!
April 25th, 2018  
@maggiemae
You diary must run into volumes. Do you refer to it often when and you and John 'remember differently'?

Calm river scene.
April 25th, 2018  
@s4sayer I do when I want to prove a point, Margo!
April 25th, 2018  
You are a cocktail maker! I don't think I have ever had a cocktail in my life! Love the pampas glowing there!
April 25th, 2018  
@happypat I have made cocktails for years, Pat. Got me and others into a lot of hilarious situations!
April 25th, 2018  
I am intrigued by how much you travel. Is this something you do most of the time?
April 25th, 2018  
@maggiemae
Moi également...although I tend to misremember!
April 25th, 2018  
Beautiful shot. Love that water. Great story.
April 25th, 2018  
Such a nice way to see a place, it sounded like a good day!
April 25th, 2018  
@casablanca This is the first long journey we have had in the motorhome. It will be back to boring old photos from home soon!
April 25th, 2018  
@s4sayer Mon journal remonte à 25 ans!
April 25th, 2018  
@maggiemae Ah, I see! Well,whatever you take is always interesting so I shall enjoy both 😀
April 25th, 2018  
Bep
Nice shot. Love your story # the manageress.
April 25th, 2018  
looks like a peaceful way to travel;
April 26th, 2018  
Funny story about the bartender. Did you order a Cosmopolitan or a Martini? I like mine shaken, not stirred.
April 26th, 2018  
Lovely processing and color...love the ripples on the water and the lovely fluffy Pampas Grasses. Fav.
April 27th, 2018  
@joysfocus I had a 'rusty nail', Joy! Whisky and Baileys - very nice! I like shaken too!
April 27th, 2018  
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