Red's Round the World Extravaganza, and lake Tekapo

My blogger friend from across the ditch, Red Nomad OZ, is proposing this!

Too exciting, isn't it?? Here's how to play!!

1. Pick ONE POST that showcases something travel related from your blog
2. Submit details in the linky below with
   a) a short description putting the COUNTRY first (eg OZ – UFO Capital of the World)
   b) a link to the POST* (eghttp://rednomadoz.blogspot.com/2010/04/favourite-place-1-wycliffe-well.html)
3. Put my Button somewhere in your post/blog (you'll need to add a new HTML/Javascript gadget to your blog, then cut & paste code from under the 'round the world' button under 'about me' at left)
4. Comment me – is this experiment worth continuing?
5. Spread the word - follow me OR tweet it OR email the link OR facebook it!
6. Spread the love – visit as many other participants as you can. Follow/leave comments as you wish!!
7. ENJOY!!

I wasn't sure what post to pick, in the end I thought that I really want to promote New Zealand, especially the South Island, so I am copying this, just photos really... the place doesn't need much words.

Lake Tekapo

This highland lake (710 meters - 2300 feet) is in the heart of the Mackenzie District, South Island, New Zealand.

The name Tekapo is Maori and it probably means: Taka (sleeping mat) and Po (night).

Finely ground rock in the glacial melted waters give Lake Tekapo a beautifully unique turquoise color.

The monument to the working shepherd dog.

The Church of the Good Shepherd, the first church built in the Mackenzie Basin (1935).

Possibly one of the most photographed churches in New Zealand, it features an altar window that frames stunning views of the lake and mountains.

Photos by Alessandra Zecchini ©