Here it is. It's not that long but boy is it steep. 1 in 2.86 in parts. It had me blowing a bit but the view was worth it. The sun is out but still cold. We got the certificate so we don't have to do it again.
We drove down to the edge of the Catlins , which is an area of outstanding beauty. The drive was relaxing as hardly anyone on the road. We stopped for lunch, a nice bowl of homemade soup, just the thing on a cold blustery day. Sorry folks no cake to day after all we have to watch the carbs. We still have 6 weeks to go and clothes need to fit. I'm glad my sister-in-law has got me a BIG dress I hope it's 2XL!
These are some of the views we saw on our journey. We back tracked a bit to visit the beach. It was gorgeous, no crowds we were the only people there. The beach was so clean, no litter, plastic bags or cans just seaweed and shells.
A rainbow even appeared right on cue!
Next stop was in land to a forest waterfall , a short walk took us to this breathtaking sight. You could just imagine the little kiwi birds scuttling about in the dense woodland floor.
Back home we had our first taste of New Zealand green lipped mussells....delicious.
We spent the evening at our home from home, Alhambra Rugby club (more about that later) where we watched an impressive All Blacks side well and truely beat The Japs.
Tomorrow we're off to the local Farmer's market in downtown Dunedin before we get ready for a weekend of Rugby.
Lucky you. The catlins is on my must do ride list. The roads have only recently been sealed. I might make it in 2013 (40 yrs in NZ)
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We are already for your visit and your special needs.
We didnt have one
We know you like one in the morning and at intervals during the day.
Can only hope that 6 will be enough.
Can confirm there is no visible incy wincy
...No cake!.....though those mussels look pretty good!
ReplyDeleteThe walk up that steep street will help to burn off all the cake you are eating lol !!! The scenerey looks beautiful and the towns so quaint.Glad you are thoroughly enjoying yourselves.
ReplyDeleteit looks absolutely stunning! Those mussels look so fresh. no cake!can't believe it.
ReplyDeleteall the photos are fabulous! pity the sun is not warming you up. still the cakes and food look great
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