What a busy few days. I left Queenstown early in the morning and we drove along the Fiordland to Milford Sound (which is actually a Fiord, but whatever). The weather was not great but we still went on the cruise: saw a lot of clouds mysteriously shrouding the rocky cliffs, penguins, seals and more clouds. It was alright. Our camp that night was interesting. It was a small cabin with a coal stove. It was very small and intimate but it grew on me. We had dinner as a group and then I did the most amazing thing... I climbed inside of a 1000 year old tree! Now, I am not sure if you are all aware of my obsession with hugging trees (I can change the weather, seriously!) so I got to give the ultimate tree hug... from the inside! It was so cool and made the day!
Then we left crazy early to drive to Bluff, the most southern tip of South Island. It was from there that a few of us went over to Stewart Island by ferry (made me sick) where we spent the night. There was a group of 6 that rented a car and we drove to all the main sights, did some great walks, and just enjoyed each others company. Gradually the weather changed from overcast to sunshine. We had amazing fish and chips (or as the Kiwis say "Fush & Chups") and then made dinner for our group. As the evening progressed, I finally brought out my Rotorua Mud Masks and we had spa night. It was a blast and we all were glowing. And I was definately the coolest person in the eyes of the 12 year old schools girls on a trip who all had there noses done. All in a day's work.
From Stewart Island, we went along the south through the Catlins (beautiful) to Dunedin where I got off the bus for a few days. I have visited the Speight's Brewery (so cool but got drunk), Cadbury Chocolate Factory (sweet!) and walked up the world's steepest street (great views). But I also took the Taeiri Gorge Train which was amazing and very old-school. I loved my stay in Dunedin and now I am off the find haggis and scotch whiskey in the "Edinburgh of the South"
Love you all, Lisa
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