Several of the illusions found in this museum were used in the filming of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

Puzzle World - Wanaka

We were able to drive over the pass this day to Queenstown. It had snowed and it was cold. Queenstown is located on a beautiful lake. It is the adventure capitol and specializes in things that make Moms very nervous: bungy jumping, skydiving, motor boat racing, etc. Coy, Tyler and Jack were able to drive the segways around the lake but the helicopter ride was canceled.
We ended our visit by going up the gondola to the top of the mountain. The view was breathtaking…the height was breathtaking.

View from the top of the gondola

We were extremely blessed with all the weather that was around us. We drove home in Wyoming winter-type weather. For those Kiwis who say that it doesn’t snow in New Zealand, they need to drive up into the mountains.

Driving back to Christchurch

Jack and I loved having our boys in New Zealand and showing them this beautiful country and the lovely people we have met. New Zealanders are so kind and will go out of their way to help you. They are very proud of their country…as they should be and love to share it with you.
We realize that our family will continue to change. We loved the short time we got to be together, to get away from our lives, our stresses, our responsibilities to get to be together and love each other again. We have the greatest boys. We loved sitting back and watching the wonderful adults they have become. Thanks guys, for coming to New Zealand to be together as a family.