26.12 we used the boxing day for big shopping. New hiking boots, socks, rain jacket and jumper.
At around midday we left in the direction of Arthu's pass. First stop on some rock balls. And second already the small town Arthur's pass. We made a small walk to a nice high waterfall. We are sleeping in the car on a cheap Campsite between the Mountain.
On the 27.12 we did a massive hike (the Avalanche track) we climbed 1100meters altitude from the start to the top. In total 1833m above sea level. We had Amazing few from over there, also it was one of the most scary tracks I ever made. On the way down we walked cm to the edge (with a few hundred meters nearly straight down) on gravel, we slipped a few times for a bit. The Hike was also very steam sometimes we needed to climb for a few meters straight up. With breaks it took us 10 hours for up and down. We both was very happy to be save back. Also a good training for my back. It getting better and better. :)
Yesterday we keep driving to the west coast. On the way we stopped at a lake Brunna made a small walk and had lunch (self made Apple Cake). Later we stopped on a waterfall. Before we arrived in Rapahoe a small camping ground next to the ocean. We watched the beautiful sunset on the beach. The weather is since we started pretty good, worm sunny.
Today on the way to New Zealand's golden bay. We drove the ocean road (Highway 6). One of the most beautiful roads I ever drove. With the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other and a very nice coast line. It was a bit cloudy and dark. It feels like we past a place not from this World. We stopped by the pancake rocks and bought some new food in Richmond. We staying on a nice campground next to the ocean in Ruby Bay.
29.12.2018
30.12 We forgot that are holidays and the Golden Bay is the main spot for new Zealand's in summer. So today we searched for a campground for one or two nights. But everything is full. Finally and the very end and the last campground we found space for one night. On the way we drove over the Takaka hill a very steam and curved street. In the evening we went to the beach on the northers place of the south island NZ's. Strong wind and clouds make the place a bit surreal.
31.12 After one night on the camp we decided to leave because it was so expansive. So we drove to the northers point of the south island and from there to the Te Waikoropupu Springs. One of the clearest springs in the world and the clearest in NZ. Its not allowed to touch the water. Later we had a hike to a cave pretty high in the mountain. Than further down on the river from the Te Waikoropupu Springs is a free camp where we found a nice spot next to a water. We spend the evening in the sun. The water is clear and ice cold. We celebrating new year very easy. A few beer and wine and than short time after 2400 to bed.
That's it, 2018 is over!
What for a year. I've saw so much. I've meet so much nice people. And I did so much amazing things. 2018 will be a special year for me.
Away from Germany for over a year.
Australia was a absolutely amazing time.
So much story's to tell. So much unforgettable moments.
and one thing for sure. 2019 will be the same! :)
01.01.19 Janina and I started the new year with a breakfast on the beach in Kaiteriteri
and a short swim in the sea. Later we had lunch in Motueka and continued back to the camp close to Richmond with the nice few over the bay.
Yesterday we started with a long walk on the beach on Reabbit island nice dark sand. The sun is burning since a few days. The weather is so good. Everyday sun and 20-30 C. Today we need to drive close to Blenheim. On the 03.01 we booked in a working hostel. We drove the queen Charlot drive. Nice street trough the north mountains of NZ on the way to Picton. Where we had a short lunch break. In the evening we stayed on a camp close to Blenheim. Next to the camp is two small caves where we saw glowworms in the night. Blue shining insects. Just a few but still nice to see.
Today we drove early in the morning to our hostel to check in and after to the ANZ bank to open a bank account for me. We looked around a bit in the city. Before we had a short introduction meeting in a Labour company. We start work tomorrow morning 0530! perfect. The evening we bought food for a few days and unpacked our baggage.
03.01.2019
04.01 starting work in a vineyard we need to set the fan wires op on the wine plants. Hard work outside at 30C! 8 hours but if we want everyday. At 1430 is already work finish. Nice because we still can enjoy the rest of the day. But we are super tiered from work...
10.01 after one week of hard work we got fired because we didn't want to work 3 hours for free. 18 people at once! In the evening we had some beer and talked about this shit company. Never go to Thornhill in New Zealand...
11.01 We made the decision to drive to Nelson because we got a job offer in Motueka on Monday. We checked in the Paradiso Hostel with Pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna. We spend the weekend until Sunday there. And celebrated Janina's 30. Birthday on Saturday. Chill day at the pool and in the Sun. 26C and Blue Sky.
Today We didn't got the job and hanging up in nelson at Mc Donald's to searching for jobs until next day... we got a good job offer from a woman in Hestings on the north island. And Janina worked already in Napier and her old boss told us we also can come to him. Easy decision so far... we are going to the North island. Hastings is our destination...
14.01.2019
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