We had a short day today, only had about 240km to do. Paul informed me our total km so far is 2600; so clocking up the miles now. Thanks to our Jen who after a quick call to Terry this morning Hexed us some sunshine right across the Lewis Pass.
We climbed high into the Southern Alps on wonderful roads, stopping to take lots of pictures and video before reaching the hick town of Reefton where we had lunch. Best ever BLT sandwich !
Then we charged on to the summit at St James walk before beginning the descent. Long straight roads then sweeping bends with the occasional hairpin made the ride down pretty close to heaven. Fantastic scenery has accompanied us throughout this trip and each day brings more breathtaking sights. Once into Hamner Springs, where once again the accommodation is brilliant, we went to the sulphuric thermal pools for a soak, what a pong though ! The water was 41 degrees so like a bath. You know I could get used to this life ???
Hope all you Vultures had a good meeting at the Horns, it was funny speaking to Terry at 8.30 this morning and it being the evening back home. More blogging tomorrow as I am now off for a Swedish Massage.... tuf life eh ?
Sounds like you guys are really having a great time sorry i could be there for the rest of the trip. I hope Arleen's feeling better. Nothing like a geothermal bath to warm those bones. Up here in the North we call the Hot Pools "Ngawha" and they are renouned for their medicinal properties
ReplyDeleteJen says it took a lot of concentration to reach NZ and if you need any more good weather just let her know and she'll do what she can. I just hope she uses the right spells cos if she gets it wrong you could be in for snow, sleet, thunder and lightning!! Great to talk to you and still 'spellbound' by your travels. Arls - you have a few whiskey macs and that'll warm you up. If you can make it, it's round ours at 7.30 tomorrow night - lots of luv - Jen n' Tel.
ReplyDeleteEd and Sue does sound fantastic can't wait to see the pics sure the spring they promised will be along very very soon but sure views make up for the cold. Realy enjoying the journey.
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