In other words....

only princes on horseback....

ready to slash through the thorns...

and brave the icy valley...

need attempt to cross the bridge....

because it is guarded by a fiery dragon....

and I don't want his head on a plate;

although you may lead him in placidly....

It's chilly here and a tame dragon could be very useful.....

should you succeed in your quest....

Lake Rotoiti

Well...I couldn't just drive on ....had to stop and see the lake...

So calm and peaceful...and the hills are actually quite foreboding..

Made friends with this happy little one legged duck....

Road Trip....

Well a small one anyway....

Drove to Nelson via St Arnaud for the first time... it took me *ages* because I had to keep stopping to take in the view!!

Glorious drive....wonderful beautiful country...

I believe the mountain in the photo's is Mount Fishtail, and these were taken from the Wairau Valley.....

This land is most definitely *MY* land....