Queenstown, New Zealand is located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. We had a day to walk into downtown Queenstown from our hotel, which took us along the shores of the lake. This yellow catamaran was tied up and just begging to be photographed!More photos from New Zealand … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – catamaran at Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown
Friday Fotos
Friday Fotos – First Church of Otago in New Zealand
We didn't make it inside the building, but the gothic architecture on the outside made me wonder if it might not be something truly special inside. The history of the First Church, as it's known, is interesting in that this is the third building for the the church. In fact, it wasn't until after the hill on which the building rests had been cut down by twelve meters that this … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – First Church of Otago in New Zealand
Friday Fotos – Dunedin Railway Station
Dunedin Railway StationAll aboard! Completed in 1906, this classic example of Baroque Edwardian architecture is stunning. There's no longer as much train usage as there was when this station was built, however it still holds an office for Dunedin Railways. Unfortunately, our own rail tour was canceled due to a hundred-year storm that washed out the road and tracks to our … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Dunedin Railway Station
Friday Fotos – Larnach Castle entryway
One of the things that's most impressive about New Zealand's Larnach Castle, including this entryway, is how beautifully the wood has been restored. Everywhere you look, the wood gleams, looking as rich as it did when William Larnach built it for his first wife Eliza. It's difficult to imagine people living in a home this ornate, performing their daily tasks like cooking, … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Larnach Castle entryway
Friday Fotos – guarding the entrance to Larnach Castle
Welcome to Larnach CastleWelcome to Larnach Castle. Beautifully restored, this home was the brainchild of wealthy entrepreneur William Larnach. There are two of these statues, one on each side of the front door. The grounds are spectacular, but so is the history of this mock castle. The entire estate was almost lost to developers, but thanks to the love and foresight of … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – guarding the entrance to Larnach Castle