Saturday 15th February

 Saturday


Well today we start shedding all our camping gear. First to go to a fellow camper was half a packet of muesli! 

We got chatting to the guy, Buzz, who camped next to us. We gave him the insect repellent and the chairs and after chatting for a bit he offered to sell the tent for us! We said not to worry give it to the scouts or another charity. He’s insisted on trying to sell it so we’ll see.  We were sad to be packing it up for the last time. We had a message from Buzz to say our tent and mats have been happily donated to a scout troop. 


Set off for the last epic drive through some of the most outstanding scenery. This time through the Lewis Pass. We must have been one of the last vehicles through as there was a huge forest fire that afternoon and the road was closed for hours. There are no alternative routes. We drove through the Waiata vineyards and stopped in the small town of Amberley. I notice even the smallest towns have a library. There was a street market with music and food stalls etc. we succumbed to yet another ice cream. The milk tastes lovely here.. I’m guessing that’s why the ice cream is so good. Arrived back in Christchurch in time to return some unused camping equipment. Later checked into the motel and emptied the car of all our possessions and set about repacking our suitcases.


We’ve had a fantastic month in New Zealand. The clear night skies have been amazing…the sky blue black and the stars in their millions… it’s a wonderful world and we’re  so lucky to see these unspoilt places. 





Yummy ice cream 


Comments

  1. JanetFebruary 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM

    The ice cream certainly looked good and glad you had a fantastic time in New Zealand. Obviously a place to visit

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