There is a story behind all these impressions but it would simply be too long to write every single one. So ask one of us about them if you want to know more!
26km walk -I think this was one of our longest walks. Able Tasman National Park provided one beautiful sandy bay after the other, turquois coloured water, and many Kayaks floating in the bays. We took the water taxi up north and walked back. Tricky. The boat makes the distance seem pretty short, but it was definitely a long walk…
NZ wine - We tasted the Marlborough wines which gain more and more recognition around the world. Very nice Sauvignon blanc
Die Gelsen - Our night in our van on the West coast near Haast was almost like being in a bad movie. In fact I thought I was in Die Vögel (1963) a movie by Alfred Hitchcock, a nightmere. We were attacked by more than 50 mosquitos and finally fled from our picnic area with an open back, Aaron driving and me trying to get them out of the van.
Franz! - Our days in Franz Josef were rainy, wet, wet, and rainy.
Here comes the sun - Wanaka -Well, after being soaked on the Westcoast we embraced the sunrays at Wanaka! It took us only a few minutes to empty the entire van and spread it out on the grass to dry. Once again we felt like bums.
Fjordland -Absolutely stunning scenery on the way to and at Milford Sound. This is a must for every traveller to NZ!
Queenstown - Met a very interesting Christian fellow who invited us to stay in his apartment for the 3 days we were day. Lots of good conversation and a great change from our van and its mosquito covered roof.
Sulfur bath - Bathed in 39 degrees Sulfur water at NZ famous hot springs.
Whale city - My last days were spent in the whale city. Most whales had already traveled South to Antarctica. So I just enjoyed the Sunsets and Sunrises from the top of the hill with my cup of tea.
Dude, I can so picture you sitting on top of a hill with a cup of tea watching the sunset.