ထုတ်ဝေခဲ့သည်။: 16.07.2018
The first night in Picton was unusually mild. Wearing long clothes and the second blanket turned out to be a bit too much - how could we have known with the fluctuating temperatures depending on the region? ;)
We gave our car a break and left it at the campsite. The marina in Picton was within walking distance anyway. But compared to our first visit six months ago, the beautiful harbor area seemed rather sleepy. Barely a boat could be heard. We found a bit more action at the promenade. An improvised ice rink was set up to the delight of many children. To loud music, they pushed themselves back and forth on the small surface as best they could. After watching the wild hustle and bustle for a moment, we continued our way to the brand new library. Here we found very comfortable seating, a nice view, and perhaps the fastest Wi-Fi in all of New Zealand. After uploading a new blog and charging our electronics, we took the opportunity to focus on the crossing to the North Island. Depending on the day and time, the prices fluctuated greatly. In the end, we decided on June 14, 2018. So we set foot on the northern island exactly four months before our return flight to Germany.
After finishing the most important tasks at the library, we walked to the supermarket and bought food for the upcoming dinners.
In the evening, we reflected on our wonderful time on the South Island of New Zealand.
When we arrived in Picton on January 6, 2018, we swore that we wouldn't come back until we "leave"/return to the North Island. Well, here we are again. It almost feels as if we never left and yet one becomes aware of how much we actually experienced, saw, and learned in the past months.
We look forward to the ferry ride with mixed emotions. We are excited about the remaining time - and yet it feels strange and sad to say goodbye to the beautiful South Island soon; you have given us many adventures and unforgettable moments!