We left Hanmer Springs in fine sunshine but with a poor weather report. An hour into our ride the wind blew, the rain fell and poor Arl S had to take the van again as she was being blown all over the road. We had 375 km to ride and it took 9 hours but through the dramatic Arthur's Pass, which is 3000ft above sea level. It is a massive area, remote and rugged but fantastic to experience. While stopping to have our team picture taken it began to snow !As we made our descent from the pass, out of nowhere came a plod who pulled us over and fined poor Arl S for going over the white line in the centre of the road $150, what a jobs worth!
We stopped for lunch at Aurthur's Pass Cafe and watched wild parrots landing all over the cars, roofs and railings. I think they were Kea's, look that one up on google for yourselves. We eventually reached our destination after 9 hours, exhausted but exhilarated and happy in the knowledge that we have a short ride tomorrow.
You guys better come back up north it's fine up here. Those Kea are a bit of a pain and they'll pull you vehicle to bits if you don't keep an eye on them. Keep the shiney side up. Tony
ReplyDeleteCan you tell John and Arl than Colin from rent a crowd has been following the journey, what an experiance. And sorry to hear that Arl fell foul of the law. Hope we can meet up when they return and tell me all abuot it.
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ReplyDeleteWhat's in the Vaannnnnnn
Sandra says where is postman pat???? Is he in the VANNNNNN
And does john know???
Arl you are supposed keep to the LEFT side of the road that's the one that has your wedding ring on.
P.S john
Sandra says if the van is an auto and you can get her there in the next few days she will drive the VANNNN!!!!!!! and keep to the left.
The last time we went over the pass it snowed too!! :-)
lookin forward to the blogg updatexxx john &sandie xx