Taking a pass at Arthur?
I’d never do that. After spending three wonderful days around Staveley and not finding any traces of Walter White in Methven, we drove up to Arthur’s Pass. Finding accommodation was a bit tricky, because there’s not much to begin with and it was all booked. “Luckily” one motel has reserved two rooms for email /…
Gorgeous Gorge
My legs were still a tiny little bit wobbly after the Te Kiekie run on the day before, but that didn’t stop us from heading over to the beautiful Rakaia Gorge and explore the Rakaia Gorge Track. Another real highlight, even though the weather had turned again with clouds, wind, and of course frequent patches…
Te Kiekie or how to really underestimate a mountain
Yes, I looked at the map, the profile, the data etc. before. Still, somehow my mind was so hooked on “we’re in the Canterbury plains/foothills, this can’t be serious” that the facts had a hard time getting through. But let’s start at the beginning. Wonderful day, mostly sunny, few clouds, windy, not too hot, so…
Paradigm Shift
Paradigm shifts are rare. I think. I’m a very stupid person, you know, I’m not qualified to appreciate art and don’t have a degree in postmodernism either. What a fucking loser! I mean, no tattoos, no muscles, no art degree. Fuck me. Well, back to paradigm shifts … I mean you can read Mr Kuhn’s…
The Fruits of Passion
So, Kaikoura then … truly last minute, so not too easy to find good accommodation. We stayed at the Hapuku carriages, ca. 10k North of Kaikoura. This certainly qualifies as quirky, it’s an old rail carriage that now serves as a double room with ensuite. All the details have been retained, even the cups are…