Two thumbs - Camp stream hut

18km, 7hrs overcast with a bit of rain.

The youngsters all had alarms from about 5am and most were gone by 530 which surprised us as they were planning on heading to camp stream hut same as us. We were pretty sure they would get there well before lunchtime and it being a 6 bunk hut we were likely to need to camp. Not great for Karen and Patrece as they had just brought the emergency shelter but I'd brought my tent.

The walk up to the saddle was really nice. We walked in crocs to the first stream crossing and were able to keep feet relatively dry. The temperature was perfect for walking and there was only a very soft breeze. It's amazing just how much tussockland there is!

We were not far from the top and enjoying a brief snack break when we noticed the hill in the distance becoming indistinct. We hurried up to the top keen not to repeat the views of the saddle yesterday. We were rewarded with peeps of lake tekapo and actually being able to see the surrounding mountains.

From the top there was some signal so I called jack, Lua was with him so I tried max as well but no answer.

It started raining in the way down and my toe that feels like it might have an ingrown toenail started throbbing which got me feeling a little sorry for myself. However the path down through the tussock was a lovely gradient and it was always fun to play where it's the next pole? And is this a path or a goat track? So before we knew it were were looking at the hut.

All the youngsters had obviously carried on from the hut so but the time we arrived it was just us. The weak sunshine tried it's best as well so we got the boots and socks out drying for a time.Leggi altro