Hikes 31 and 32: Iron Mountain (not displayed) and Kaikoura Peninsula Track
The Mount Fyffe Range—what we did not see on the day before's hike to the hut. What a difference the sun does make. A view of Mount Fyffe from across the peninsula A tentative start by the sun this morning was welcomed and then, seeming to gain its confidence, remained fairly visible for the rest of the day. We intended undertaking a double hike, the peninsula track and Sawcut Gorge in a stream through a slot canyon. However, the toll from yesterday’s steep and fast climb in the rain has the editor’s knees squeaking and whining quite painfully. We don’t feel too bad but truth be told, after yesterday’s soaking, a hot shower sounds very much more attractive than walking in a river. What’s with the attraction of walking on…in water? We walked for many miles around the peninsula, giving us a perspective of the town, great ocean views and always, the mountains although many were shyly hidden behind clouds. At one stage, we needed a post-liquid receptacle; we dashed up a short, sh...