Another two days in the books and travel has been a mess.
Yesterday we got up and hopped in the car and headed for Arthur's Pass National Park. Another beautifully scenic drive and multiple hikes in the books. We had a close up encounter with the world's only alpine parrot enroute to Devil's Punchbowl Falls. The computer wont allow me to add pictures right now, so you will have to trust me it was unreal. We also hiked Castle Hill, a large rock outcropping that we climbed on like we were little kids. I felt like I was 9 and Clayton was 6 again.
We got up this morning and headed to the airport to catch our flight. Of course, not only were all Jet Star flights cancelled- but all flights out of Christchurch were cancelled. No worries! We re-rented our Ford Focus and headed for Picton to take the Interislander Ferry across the channel. Turned out to be a blessing, because how else would we have driven along the Ocean on the East Coast and found the small shack serving todays catch lobster on the beach for lunch? Didn't even need butter!
We reached Picton and ferried across the ocean with a frosty cold beer in hand watching Wellington come into view. Budget extended our rental on the second island, but required we rent a new car for the same price. Nothing screams American on Holiday more than the diesal land cruiser 4x4 we are pavement pounding in. Hopefully more pictures in the future.
Hello North Island!
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