Today we made the drive from Mount Cook to Queenstown. Today it's STILL the same lousy weather we've been getting since Friday. It was rainy and ugly this morning so we didn't do the hike at Mt Cook—there'd be nothing to see anyhow.
The drive was nice and scenic though. And never boring, what with all its winding about.
Erin thinks Queenstown is like Banff—on steroids. I can agree to that.
The hostel here is nice. It's on the lake, and our room – the best room in the building, we think – has a balcony that overlooks the lake. Sweet as...
Tomorrow's a day off (might do a day hike with some good elevation and a view), and the day after that we start our first tramp: Routeburn Track. Hoorah!
Expect photos from our journey to Queenstown via Mt Cook perhaps tomorrow?
Laters
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1. it's always raining in the south island
ReplyDelete2. i laughed when you typed 'sweet as' -- it'll be good. i'll have someone understand me soon when i say "heaps" haha
3. FERGBURGER - if you feel like biting into something
4. i was drenched after routebourn (hiked out in rain) and I couldn't stop shaking b/c i was so cold for like 1hr.
5. rent bikes to go see the queenstown that isn't on steroids//get away from the touristy thing
6. ALSO - there's a really neat bar called (minnie's i think) that serves these drinks in 'teapots' if you're interested in checking them out!
loved the previous pictures; can't wait for more! :)
Love the pix and links.
ReplyDeleteRain or shine it's not minus!!
The routebourne looks beautiful.can hardly wait for your interrup.
Sweet as what?!?
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