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| Banks Peninsula |
There was a dissappointing drive from Timaru to Akaroa. The weather was horrific and you really couldn't see anything through the fog and rain. We checked into the 'Chez La Mer' Backpackers (a very VERY pink place) with free wireless (hence the sudden burst of internet activity from me!) and enjoyed a relaxed evening of wine, cards and chatting. The next day the weather despite the forecast was fantastic! Initially we wanted to try and do a bike ride but with only two bikes in action... it just wouldn't have worked! So instead we drove the long route to visit Benjamin's relatives... well not really relatives but that's what I'll refer to them as anyway! Banks Peninsula has some of the most stunning views in New Zealand, it's a very unique spit of land because it's basically one giant volcano stuck onto the side of NZ.
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| Waiting for Sun Set |
Spent a lovely afternoon being fed to the brim with lasagne, cakes and cookies, with a suitable amount of alcohol consumed. Went for a short walk after lunch round their farm and.. I don't want to go on about the views too much because you can't really convey them in words... but my god the view!
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| Sun Set over NZ |
As the sun began to set we took a long road back to Akaroa but en route stopped off at the highest point of Banks Peninsula to watch the sun set over New Zealand. We could see the whole east coast of the south island from up there. The Southern Alps stretching right along the horizon. Unbelievable. I hope the photos give some impression as to how incredible this was, but the feeling of standing there just made us speechless. As it's the last few days for Jens and Benjamin it was a very special way to end their time in New Zealand. I'll never forget it.
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| Sun Set over NZ |
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