Another dry morning, who says it always rains in NZ! Todays trip had no real agenda other than to drive to our next hotel about 100kms north. Not being one to always take the shortest route, we headed off inland towards Mt Cook, the highest mountain in NZ at over 4000m.
Along the route we stopped to see some 19th century Maori paintings on some limestone cliffs, unfortunately wind, rain and museums had taken their toll and there wasn’t too much to see. If you look carefully you may see a guy on a horse at the top of the picture.
Maori Painting
Also at the site were a number of odd shaped rocks. Please provide a title for the picture!
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Driving along the road we came across a guy in a truck waving at us, sooooo friendly so we waved back. We even remarked on the bright orange sheep sign he had on the truck as we drove past. On reflection we feel he may have been trying to tell us something.
View From the Drivers Seat- Whoops
We stopped, the sheep stopped and we all just sat there. Finally we were escorted through the flock.
Thank You Officer
Along the route were numerous dams and electric generating plants, about 20% of all of the country’s electricity is generated in this area.
Hydro Dam
As we continued Lyn was finally able to get a picture of some lambs, normally as soon as they hear a vehicle they all charge off across the field (a car horn works very well, and provides a modicum of entertainment at times).
Sunday Lunch Anyone?
We arrived in Timaru with temperature up to a blistering 16c, and checked into the motel. This time we checked the cooking facilities before shopping! Home cooked shrimp stir-fry tonight courtesy of Lyn.
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