this morning I got a light breakfast here at the hotel.before heading out to catch the connector bus into town and then toArrowtown.  It was a big gold mining town in the mid 1800's and has since become a tourist spot with its nearby alpine skiing attractions.  The mountains are still snowcapped despit the fact that it early summer.  (please excuse the spacing and spelling errors.  any time I try to repair one the keyboard disappears)

Mum and I hiked along the Arrow River and were amazed by the beautiful flowers andtrees.  Pink and purple lupine, yellow meadow buttercup, scotch broon with its proliferation of yellowblossoms, clover ans eve  pansies or violas were in abundanca. A few friendly birds came out of the thickets inclufpding one called a saddleback (I think).  It was all gorgeous.  My digitalcamera needed anextra charge today so I had to use the disposable.  A nice couple was walking along with me and he was kind enough to take my picture among the lupine.  I bought a few souveniers before coming back to the hotelto get my feet up.

Since my room is right next to the pool I think I willtake advantage of it.  my body has to get ready for my escorted tour tomorrow!