For Christmas, Maaike and I gave my Aunt Mary a present of tickets on the TransAlpine Express which is the train going from Christchurch (East Coast) to Greymouth (West Coast).
It was a leisurely and quite scenic way to cross the alps. I certainly think that the most scenic part is from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass as it takes you up the Waimakariri river system etc.
We went over to Greymouth and then took the train back the same day – but just as far as Arthurs Pass. There we stayed the night in my friend Nicks Bach (holiday home) – such a very lovely place to stay. Mary took us out for a delicious dinner at the Wobbly Kea.
Then the following day we went for a little walk up to the waterfall.. it’s such a rewarding site for the short walk it takes to get there…
It wasn’t in flood like it was the last time we were up in Arthurs..
Well, all in all a lovely weekend had. I wonder where the next adventure will take us? :)
Leave a Reply