7.22 Heading for Milford; Bye to the beautiful Queenstown, Otago district
The view from our bedroom—incredible—no wonder we struggled to get out of bed The erratic weather , which has been good lately, caught up with us on Friday. Off we went to climb Mount Coronet in the rain, which was light enough to make it an acceptable outing. However, the mist came in strongly, more likely fog, and the thought of being lost on a mountain was not appealing. Pity! We were keen to hike before we head for the four-day bush sojourn beginning Monday. As our Rabbi often says around this time of the year: ‘Light your menorah in the public domain and publicize the miracle.’ We intend following his advice at Milford Sound, considered the premier tramp in New Zealand. Where are all the sheep? Aha! At last, hiding under the tree Where are all the sheep? Certainly, not following us around. There were times as we climbed the slopes that the advantage of another pair of legs, especially a goat's, would have been most welcome. On our last hike, where we were confronted by ...