11th Jan. Day 11. New Zealand Road Trip North to South Island
Suzanne writing this post –
Woo Hoo!!! Finally made it to Nelson after a very long and frustrating day (see the previous post). Actually departed from Wellington 15 minutes early and arrived into Picton on the South Island at 9.15pm.
Spent most of the 3-hour journey reading and taking a few snaps.
New Zealand Road Trip North to South Island – We made it!
Disembarked and drove off the ferry just as dusk was coming to its end. Followed a chain of cars off the ferry, got to the first roundabout everyone went straight on. But us being different turned right and headed for the mountains.
Wondered why and after the first 10 bends (8 of them being hairpins) it became clear. The mountain road had more twists and turns than a plate of spaghetti!!!
Richard was having a whale of a time driving while I all of a sudden become just like my Mum hanging on for dear life!! Think I may need another manicure because I left most of my nails in the passenger seat.
A bit later on in the journey the bends got worse along with the rain and the fog! And I was still hanging on for dear life!
Arrived at our hotel and downed a large glass of white wine to ease my nerves (it didn’t even bother me that it was as warm as a cheap cup of tea!). The room is a decent size with two beds and unlike last night does not appear to have been designed with the Smurfs In mind!
Off to bed for an early start in the morning as off on a mini cruise followed by a 2-hour hike through the Abel Tasman National Park, fingers crossed please for NO rain!…. Nite Nite
