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    On the road to Arthur's Pass
    On the café terrace at Arthur's PassUnsuspecting customersNice visitors from SuffolkSceneryWe lost just a few crumbsBeautiful feathers, shame about the ringsMore beautyGrey rock, grey whiskers and grey hairRiver eroded limestone high on the hillSome gen on the areaOur last B&BThe rental car did wellNews from Sabine and Erica from mount Cook

    East via Arthur’s Pass

    February 27 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    A lovely sunny day today, which would have been great for the glaciers but too late as we needed to travel from Whataroa to Templeton, near Christchurch, via Arthur’s Pass.

    Probably the most diverse and interesting landscapes and scenery so far, with moraines, eskers, fantastic screes, braided rivers and also limestone features, to none of which a photo does justice.

    The settlement of Arthur’s Pass provided coffee, a date scone and endless fun with Keas - desperate for everyone’s bakery products. They succeeded in stealing a sandwich and a muffin, each carried off in its paper bag, from other visitors.

    Our last Air B&B is the cheapest, possibly the nicest, and extremely pleasant and a breakfast is provided. California Quail, Silvereyes and Fantails in the garden are an added bonus.

    Best of all, a wonderful evening with old friend Lorna Saville, Sav’s ex-wife, not seen for 25 years. Lovely to catch up, and share heartfelt words after so long. A rather good Indian meal within walking distance of her lovely home too.    Read more