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Over the Hills, Through the mountains, To Queenstown we go!

Our mission for the day began early this morning in a race against the rising sun.

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We had read about a lake called Lake Mathieson (a.ka. Mirror Lake) where you can see a beautiful reflection of Mt. Cook and Mt. Tasman in the lake. This spot is definitely well known and coveted amongst photographers, as the potential for stunning, one-of-a-kind photos is high, pending weather conditions, of course. Looking forward to capturing a perfect picture, we set out early, albeit not quite early enough. Really, the magical time is before sunrise, but we didn’t wake up in time to make that. We hit the photograph areas just as the sun was coming over the mountain.

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Coconut Whipped Cream

This recipe is incredibly delicious and versatile, yet so simple to make!

I usually make this coconut whipped cream recipe to use for waffles, but it is really great for any desserts or drinks/smoothies you make as well.  I like that the whipped cream is not that sweet, as it has a great flavor that is not over powered by the sweetener.  If you would prefer to make it a little sweeter, you can always add more maple syrup or other sweetener before you whip the cream.

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