Welcome back for Day 6 of my tour to New Zealand. It’s about 10am and the group has rejoined the motor coach after our overnight cruise on the Milford Sound.   We traveled back to the small township of Te Anau where are did a hotel inspection at the Distinction Hotels and Villas Te Anau and had a quick lunch. This hotel had just been upgraded to a deluxe hotel after extensive remodeling and is in a great location. The hotel looks out over Lake Te Anau and is perfect for boating, fishing and walking beside the lake. One of the great amenities that the hotel has to offer along with the great view is the new Glass Wedding Chapel where you can have a wedding. The entire Chapel is made of glass so while you are repeating your vows you can also enjoy the spectacular views of the lake…. it makes for great wedding photos!  The Chapel opened in late December and the hotel had already performed over 20 weddings, so you can imagine the demand for the chapel. They were hosting a wedding the afternoon that we were there, so we were able to see the ballroom where the bridal reception would be held, complete with the wedding cake and flowers. As we were departing Te Anau, we made one last swing through town and as we passed back by the Chapel, we saw the wedding party complete with the bride and groom. The sun was shining and the bride and groom along with all the guests turned and waved to us before they said “ I Do”. As I always say---Timing is everything!!  Our destination for this afternoon was Wanaka, home to striking mountains and deep alpine lakes, a place where the air is as clear as crystal. Time Life Magazine voted Wanaka one of the top 10 of the world’s most romantic destinations. Our group arrived about 6pm at our hotel, the Edgewater Resort on Lake Wanaka and I was lucky enough to get a room on the lake---my room was actually a suite with living and dining room, small kitchenette and separate bedroom. The great thing about the room was that it had a washer and dryer in the bathroom and about 1000 square feet!   We had about 1 hour to freshen up and then our group was wined and dined at our hotel. The meal was out of this world, so when we finally returned to our rooms, we were tired, but full and happy!  Wanaka is a great place for a weekend stay and if you love to go boating or fishing, this is your place.   You can get a fishing license and fish till you can’t fish any longer, so it is definitely a sportsman’s paradise.  Wanaka is a lovely town and a great place to visit while in New Zealand.   We are winding down to our last 3 days in New Zealand; so don’t forget to stay tuned!