Although the weather here has been pretty good most of the time we’ve had some rain over the last few days and driving across different mountain ranges we’ve seen quite a lot of snow. There’s been quite bad weather in Fjordland with lots of trampers being stranded after the same night that we had the thunderstorm last week.
Mt Aspiring (near Wanaka) is definitely whiter than it was when we saw it first. Also I think it is Treble Cone nearby which has a covering on top.
Lots and lots of waterfalls looking from the gravel road driving up towards Mt Aspiring together with a few fords to cross and assorted sheep and cattle to avoid.
The Moeraki Boulders dodging hailstones with a rainbow was an interesting experience. At low tide you can see loads of them and we had the beach to ourselves. The nearby campsite was good if slightly soggy underfoot. We went back to the boulders next morning and at high tide they virtually disappear under the water. We kept a wary eye on the tide.
Immersed ourselves in the thermal pools at Hanmer Springs yesterday – they feel warmer than the last time and treated myself to an aqua facial this morning.
Had an email from Heather in Queensland. Luckily her area near Airlie Beach escaped the damage from Cyclone Ului last week but she was without power, phone and internet for a few days. We’ve decided not to travel around Australia but will base ourselves with her and just visit some other friends near Brisbane. A couple of weeks of just swimming, snorkelling, diving and exploring the local area will bring an enjoyable end to our trip.
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