So a week travelling in the camper with the family has certainly been interesting. We all have our way of doing things and are learning how to interact in a close environment. Snapping at opne another is par for the course but its great getting to them and to know myself. There is no better time to look at how you are in most situations than when with the family.
Travelling wise we travelled to a hot japanese Bath House and relaxed there a night. Really great sitting in natural pools of 40 degrees water and loads of black alge (i'm assured that it is really good for the skin). Been tired all week, but the jet lag is certainly wearing off now. After the Japanese Bath house we ventured to Mt Lyford (about the central East on the South Island). Had New Years eve there. One of the highlights for me was one of my cousins stating that no one had a clue what time it was and then just starting shouting 10... 9... etc. Of course everyone joined in and we all had a great time counting down and cheering at 'midnight'.
Me and Jenna Up Mt Lyford
The next day I woke up still drunk and so went back to bed after 30 minutes. I awoke later to the sound of my cousin Luke shouting something about swimming. I thought that sounded great so I jumped up and was just in time to join everyone. it was 20 minutes to the pool. Great!
One hour later we arrived at the top of the mountain and saw the lake. Well I was going swimming whatever! Man it was cold. Jenna and I swam from one side to the other and back again. I felt like my balls were going to drop off, but really glad I did it. It was the best hangover cure I have ever known. We walked down the mountain and my hangover had all but gone. Which was nice.
Swimming in the Lake
We stayed in Lyford until the 2nd Jan and then drove down to Kiakora on the East coast. Nice little town but nothing to write home about. After there we travelled down to Christchurch. We drove up to the highest point called the Bridal Path and then walked a path that my great uncle walked in order to meet my Great Antie from the Boat from Holland.
We're now in Mount Cook area. Was supposed to go for a long trek through the valley today but was washed off with crappy weather. Proper reunion starts tomorrow, but we have been travelling alot with the relatives so I am glad to have got to know them prior to the event as it is only 2 days.
Mum and day on a lovely Bridge. Which is nice.
Lake Tasman - Glacial Lake
Mount Cook
Maraki Boulders and the Family (minus Merida)
Jenna In Kiakora Skatepark
Some interesting stacked rocks...
Well. Happy new Year and all that. I wish this a time of reflection for you and of peace and happiness.
