Solong South

I am back on the north island after my adventure on the south. I am sad to leave the south but happy to be moving on once again, even if it will eventually lead me home. A few days back I had the experience of skiing in the southern hemisphere, that was interesting. I don't know if I will be doing it again soon, it was fun, but the snow is not what I am used to at all, Eastern Ontario snow is what it was. Hard, icy and on rented gear, I know I shouldn't be complaining, it was a privilege, but I like BC better.

The picture above is of the few from the ski field looking over the Canterbury Plains, like a patchwork quilt covering the plains. It didn't look real, but like a painting of a fantastic world.

Another experience from the south, Hamner Springs, a natural hot pool area where I spent five hours soaking and roasting. My back was so happy with me for that, buses are not the best for you back. I would have never made it out there had it not been for Alicia's family, so a huge thank you to you! I made it skiing and swimming, a great combination.

What else do I have to say, Kiakoura, a fishing town that now relies on dolphins and whale watching for income. While I enjoyed the stay it was an extremely quite day, the town was dead as most people don't want to go swimming with the dolphins in the middle of the winter.

That is a list of my most recent adventures and now I have to head back North through Wellington, Taupo and then finally Auckland. I don't understand how I only have a week left, 7 days in the land, where has the time gone?