It is nearly ten years ago but I still remember the happy times spent in New Zealand.
I found my cd of photos from the trip recently and decided to use this photo of the Queenstown Steamship TSS Earnslaw.
Such a memorable and happy time spent cruising through the mist on Lake Wakatipu in this delightful old turn of the century vessel.
Of particular interest was the old piano at the front of the boat where many of us congregated around the old piano and sang old songs from a small song book, as the resident pianist belted out the music on the good old ivories. Ah! it was like magic and an experience never to be forgotten. Oldies and Goodies and Fond Memories,
Always.

That would be a great trip. I have memories of my mom playing the piano and us kids singing. Great photo as all of your are.
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i love your imagination & art work...photography too...in fact... i love U 100 %....lol...sanat.
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ReplyDeleteHe he he Milli, you know what, I've been there, done that, sung there too lol. They're still going strong, both the ship and the singing...
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Wow! steamship!!! beautiful Milli!!! and i can just imagine people singing while playing the piano!!! FUN!!! love it!!!
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A great picture, very pretty with the tree branches in the front and the steam rolling by...wonderful.
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Reminds me of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer on the old Mississippi. I think I need to get them out and read again. What fun you must have had.
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I'd love to go for a ride on that ol' paddle wheel steamer. Wonderful shot.
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What a magnificent capture ... from the steam to the wake ... to the colors and framing. How gorgeous! :)
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Great shot, Milli!
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Fabulous photo. Yes I love NZ too.
ReplyDeleteI have made 3 trips to New Zealand, What an awesome country. Part of my heart resides there. I also did this trip, sang those old songs on the sail back to Queenstown. This picture brings back such wonderful memories of my trips there. And Queenstown itself...what a beautiful location. I could go on and on about this beautiful country and the wonderful people who are lucky enough to call it "home".
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Wonderful shot of that old steamship :-)) I hope to visit and tour NZ one day.
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Wow wonderful shot of the old steamboat!
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