Powerhouse lodge - Methven

Imens vi ventede på vores shuttle, der skulle bringe os til Methven, tog vi et spil kroket, spillede lidt frisbee og drak varm kakao foran pejsen.

Vi blev nødt til at tage et shuttle for at komme uden om Rakaia-floden, som ikke længere er en del af Te Araroa-ruten efter flere ulykker de seneste år.

I Methven fik jeg købt nye sko, hvilket var meget tiltrængt! Vi fik også spist rigtig godt på en lille, hyggelig “bedstemor”-café, som serverede en masse gode, hjemmelavede ting! Ellers stod den på ren afslapning, inden vi tager videre.

Vejret er meget skuffende her! Alle newzealændere, vi snakker med, siger, at det er en af de værste somre, de har haft i mange år, og at de selv kan blive i tvivl om, hvilken årstid de befinder sig i. Solen er meget savnet!

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While we waited for our shuttle to take us to Methven, we played a game of croquet, tossed a frisbee around, and drank hot chocolate in front of the fireplace.

We had to take a shuttle to bypass the Rakaia River, which is no longer part of the Te Araroa route after several accidents in recent years.

In Methven, I bought new shoes, which were very much needed! We also ate really well at a small, cozy “grandma-style” café that served lots of delicious homemade food. Otherwise, it was all about pure relaxation before continuing on.

The weather here is very disappointing! All the New Zealanders we talk to say that this is one of the worst summers they have had in many years, and that they themselves sometimes struggle to tell which season it is. The sun is truly missed!Read more