North Idaho has the Silver Valley, but just north of Queenstown we spent some time in Arrowtown and in what I will coin "The Gold Valley."
Arrowtown got its start with the discovery of gold in the basin of the Arrow River, but we discovered gold in the autumn colors in the tree-covered mountains all around us. We spent a few hours in this historic mining town and made sure we ate lunch at the Arrowtown Bakery where you can allegedly find the best pies on the South Island.
Sue!
ReplyDeleteYou are correct, you found the BEST meat pies in NZ! Good Job!
Wow- you have really struck it rich (with experiences) in NZ. You're making me start to worry that you will never return to the Silver Valley area or even the Silver Lake Mall when you have the Gold Valley and all your golden memories of life in Rotorua!
ReplyDeleteBecky-But my family and friends in North Idaho are platinum.
ReplyDeleteMan, every time I read your blog I get more and more jealous. What an amazing 6 months you've had! :)
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