When we booked a couple of nights with Jason and Del, we were just expecting some quiet time on our way to Akaroa.
When we arrived, we were greeted by Jason and Del and had a nice visit, learning about their community. We felt like family as we had use of their family room with microwave and fridge as well as a spotless bedroom and bath. A delicious breakfast got us on our way each morning. Saturday evening, Del recommended a Thai takeout restaurant in Lincoln (about a 20 minute drive away) where we also picked up some food supplies at the local supermarket.
Over two days, we got a tour of their small farm, feeding the sheep, cows and chickens; got an interesting background on classic cars; and bicycled the rail trail observing the birds along Lake Ellesmere. On Sunday, the horse races at the nearby track were happening so we walked down the road, immersed ourselves in the crowd, made a $5.00 bet and walked away with $13.50!
In short, our “quiet day” turned into another memorable adventure thanks to Jason and Del.