This will probably be our last posting. We're in Greymouth waiting for the TranzAlpine train back across to Christchurch where we fly out from tomorrow arvo.
The Minus 5 bar was a real hoot; we drank vodka cocktails out of glasses carved from ice. Had a great fush and chups meal at a cafe (Mum got a T shirt) for dinner.
The drive to Franz Josef Glacier was a bit long (are we there yet?) but the accommodation was better that expected. This was our only area of disappointment though; we were booked for a helicopter flight over the glaciers, complete with a snow landing; and five minutes before we were due to depart the weather came in and they cancelled the flights. We rebooked for a later flight then went to the glacier to see it first hand. Came back and it started raining - so no flights, money back then back on the road again (to Greymouth; saw a Winnebago thingy get booked for speeding on the way!) Stopped at puzzle world on the way and got lost in the maze. Also stopped in Hokitika to see a glass blower in action and had a good yarn to a mighty Parra supporter (he was wearing a Parra T shirt, so Pop introduced himself; he went over for our last Grand Final and goes over for State of Origin.
Had a relax last night frozen dinners in front of the tele for dinner (and the obligatory coupla glasses of wine).
Thanks for the comments kids; we love and miss youse too!
See youse tomorrow.
Lotsa luv,
Mum and Dad,
Nan & Pop.
