We headed over to the ferry terminal about an hour ahead of our 1030 departure time. The morning was overcast and cooler again.
Waiting in line for the ferry two old cars pulled up behind us. Talking to the drivers I found out that the cars were made by Essex Motors in Detroit, one in 1918 and the other in 1928. Both cars were in absolutely fantastic condition and, as we found out later on, can easily cruise ay 100kmh in almost total silence. Evidently there are a number of these cars in New Zealand as the drivers were just returning from the annual Essex owners get together.
1918 Essex
1928 Essex
The ferry crossing had a little life in it with a moderate sea and some pitching and rolling, unfortunately not enough movement for my liking.
Across on the North Island, the sun started to break through and the temperature was around 18C. The scenery was less harsh than the South Island, with green wooded hills rather than the rock topped mountains.
View From the Passenger Seat
Friends of ours are at the other end of the Island, and the temperatures there are in the mid 20’s. Seems odd that it is getting warmer the further North you go!!
The last couple of days have involved more travelling than sightseeing; that will hopefully change tomorrow.