Hey all from a windy Wellington.
I left Napier at the ungodly hour of 8.30 this morning. It was a nice drive for about an hour until I hit some New Zealand drizzle, or what we would call swirling winds, squally showers and zero visibility!
I visited some cute little towns on my way, and I must say that the public facilities of Dannevirke and Masterton are excellent. I think its all the water I'm drinking.
Again there were times when the scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and whilst I did take some photos as I am currently using an Internet cafe to post these updates, I can't actually upload any photos. Once I stop in a decent hotel with proper internet access I will put some up for you to see.
I had a heart-in-mouth moment as I found another main issue with the Yaris. I wanted to stop fairly sharpish as the car in front decided to brake at the last minute for a turn. Lets just say that an emergency stop in a Yaris is akin to being subject to the moons gravity, jumping up and down on a feather mattress and eating sponge cake, whilst being coated in bubble wrap. It is not a good experience.
I had to drive over yet another mountain pass this afternoon. It was not nice, in fact it made me feel quite poorly :(
I had a walk round Te Papa when I arrived in Wellington. It is the museum of New Zealand and is really interesting. Loads of cool exhibits about the natural history of the country as well as the Maori histories and folklore. I have accommodation in a hotel called the Cambridge tonight. Its a bit basic (shared bathrooms) but it was the right price in the right location so I'm not gonna complain.
Its an early start tomorrow to get the 8.30 ferry to the South Island. I have to check in by 7.55am, and return my car beforehand, so yet again I'm going to be in bed early tonight.
I was planning to stop tomorrow night in Greymouth on the Tasman coast, but as I don't relish a ten hour drive to Queenstown the following day, its the easy option of Christchurch. I'm hoping after that I can have a day off from driving and have a relaxing day or two.
Until my next update
LnH
Matt
5 comments:
Well mate, i just love the way you describe the emergency stop!!!..it made me laugh. You've been all over the place by the sound of it. Sorry i missed the last update, had a problem with my computer and no brother to sort me out!..all done now though. Will look forward to the photos. Have fun.
Love big sis.x
What on earth made you make up that comparison?! I don't know how you could ever think up such a thought!
Does sound like you need a break from driving and to just stay in one place for 5 minutes.
Glad to hear your making the most of the trip though take care babe!
C x
No update today as Im in another public place with a slow connection. You will get an extra long one tomorrow though!! With Piccies!
Claire to answer your question when your driving for hours with nothing to do, and no tunes on the radio your mind tends to wander to the stranger things in life!!
BTW Im in Christchurch at the moment if you were wondering
Matt
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(comment on the comment)Glad you're ok. Will look forward to the long update with piccies. Enjoy whatever you decide to do today. Love n hugs, big sis.x
Just back from Auntie Lin's, so we've had a fairly long drive today along the Devon coast. Not as scarey as yours though! Glad to know that you're ok and you might manage a few less hectic days. Love M. xxxx
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