Land of the long white cloud

I should be sailing day after tomorrow up north. I decided to take the long way getting there though Arthur's Pass which winds its way through the southern alps. I have been very glad i did.

Last night I slept in a hammock strung between tree and car stearing wheel (seen above) due to the absence of trees, it worked perfectly as i had yet another night among the stars.

Less than a week until Marth arrives: cant wait!!

Christchurch with a family of 4

2 boys (5 and 7) so it wont suprise you that activities include wrestling, legos and dinosaur books. Did a bit of tree work and painting. Jason and Kate are great. I have slept in hammock every night although they had a nice sleepout. Too nice under the stars. I have many funny stories from this week but they will have to wait. Marth here in a week now. so excited.