In wine country. Again

This weekend we're in Martinborough again, this time courtesy of Annalie winning her Biggest Loser competition at the gym. The prize was a weekend for two at Brackenridge. We stayed here last year in the winter. But as we're having an amazing summer, the stay has a different feel to it.

Maddy gets to come with us too as it's pet friendly. Her favourite pastime at the moment is counting sheep. Literally!

Lah de dah in Martinborough

The happy campervanning continued when we invited our friends Jo and Toby to join us in Martinborough for a short visit. With its flat, easy access roads, and plentiful wineries within easy reach the bicycles came along too.

We hit the town in time for brunch at the favoured Cafe Medici, to help line the stomach. We then headed for the campsite to ditch the camper and car and hit the road on two wheels. It was a stunning day, and actually meant that the wine reached the heads a little too quickly. A break for gelato was required before finishing off at another couple of wineries (it would be rude not to!). Poor little Maddy found the going quite tiring though!

Pétanque and a new card game called Stix followed and ended off a lovely day. We started off on Sunday with a fabulous cooked breakfast, served al fresco. Something you can't do very often in Wellington!