That sure was a blast from the past! We so enjoyed viewing Tony's video again of Arles and surrounding areas. Felt like it was yesterday! Thanks Anna. Roll on 2010 - not sure how we're going to last........................the count down is almost painful!
Our weekend with Anna & Phil was so wonderful, Rex & I loved every minute! The weather gods were kind, although there was still a crisp spring nip in the air, it didn't prevent us from doing what we had planned. A highlight for Anna & Phil was fresh fish and chips at Lake Ferry. What an awesome trip back in time that was; pub and environs circa 60's, but the view and atmosphere were timeless. Anna's birthday dinner at Alana Estate was wonderful, and some pinot noir and chardonnay have been stored for another day! Spring-time in the daffodils at Gladstone the following morning was also magic, and it was 4 weary travellers who made their way back over the hill that afternoon. However, it was a very 'productive' weekend, and plans for 2010 are definitely starting to consolidate!! We might just have to meet again to firm those up, and sample a bit more Alana Estate offerings to help the decision-making process!
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Hi Guys,
We had such an amazing weekend!! I think I've bored the pants off everyone I know telling them what we got up to ... but you really had to be there. Lake Ferry, the wineries, picking daffs, meeting up with Roger, Mavis Neil & Harry and our friends from Hawkes Bay, sampling the olive oils and jus sitting under the tangerine tree with the map nutting out the places we have to go to. A magic time. And that's not even mentioning the 3 course french dinner with French Farm pinot, the movie, Leigh and Ella, the fillet mignon, the fizzy picnic at Staglands and my mate the kea, lunch at Astoria and breakfast at the french bakery, coffee at La Belle Italia and browsing at Queensgate. We were truly spoiled and it's a weekend I'll never forget. Thank you guys ... love you to pieces. xxxx
It is always nice to read good stories of our little place. Thanks for your feedback.
Best Regards
Chris Archer
Alana Estate
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