So it was ANZAC day here so the red poppy was bought and I drove up in my friend Paul & Chloe’s car to Nelson Lakes where we picked up a very entertaining guy – Nick – before heading on the next morning to Paynes.
Nick I think, must have Irish blood in him somewhere. When Dad & I were kayaking we we met an Irish guy called Martin… there was nothing but constant slagging for 2 days. Fantastic. It’s something I really miss about Ireland actually – a really great and slightly different sense of humour. Nick was pretty good – but like so many Kiwis of his age (a couple of years younger than me) is off to Europe to seek his fortune for a year or two.
Anyway coffee was drunk – and funny signs seen…
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The climbing was good – but I am so out of shape it’s ridiculous. Climbing is one of those sports.. if you don’t keep it up you loose it so quickly.
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Off to Pu Pu (Te Waikoropupu) Springs… the cleanest fresh water springs in the world.
And yes.. it has been measured. So there. Unfortunately you’re not allowed to go near it any more ‘cos DOC is worried that Didimo (invasive algae introduced accidentally a few years ago :( will spread into the waters. It’s a real shame.. really.
Beer was drunk at early hours of the day – and the riverside cafe (what a place) was visited and cards were played. All in all a great weekend.
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