Out of Breast Hill

6km in 3hrs sunny again!

The track down to lake hawea was not as steep as the hill to Stodys hut but got a bit exciting in places as it dropped down the ridges. We were fairly certain that we were going to be on the longer of the 'between 3 and 5 hours' time estimates. This fact was solidified when the long legged gazelle like youth that we shared a hut with breezed past us. However it was not the case, we managed it in exactly the faster time.

At gladstone reserve we stopped for a swim and the water was just delightful. It was so clear you could see the bottom quite far out but the gradient was quite steep so it got deep a lot quicker than expected.

Phil picked us up there and took us to our campsite on the other side of the lake. There Paul had another feast waiting for us - ham and salad croissants. We then did some scruffling around and moving things from one bag to another, filling up things that were running out and creating a mound of washing.

In the afternoon we popped in to Wanaka and I had the opportunity to look for some more boots. I feel like my feet might have grown a bit because all that were my size were a bit small. I hope I haven't gone to far in the bigger direction.

After dinner I had another swim in the lake. So beautiful!!Leggi altro