Caitlins here we come

Left campsite in heatwave which carried in all day...got to 33c at on stage. Stopped at Balclutha information office which is really good for local info. Headed off to Kaka Point for excellent coffee and views then on to Nugget Point to see seals ,cormarants and fantastic views. Got to say these beaches are fabulous, miles of white sand and empty .then headed to Pounawea an inlet very quiet for break from driving. The road is the main highway but we keep turning off. Not much traffic but very hilly. Scenery here is very green and lots of sheep one of which tried to hitch a ride while Chris driving😱😱😱on then to Papatowai to see the Lost Gypsy. He,s an artist who makes automatons from junk. Really laid back, arty man who has obviously abandoned the rat race.Next to him was the ice cream seller who is also a park ranger. We got the biggest most delicious ice creams we,be had from him, a long conversation about saving the area and directions to a free campsite right on Tautuku Bay. Again an unforgettable empty beach and still in the high 20,s .He did warn us about a storm due tonight so don't park under the trees. Also don't,t wander off the tracks in the forests....it's like a jungle. The sandflies have now appeared and luckily find Chrissy far tastier😁😁😁Rain started during the night!Read more