30.10 and 30.11 New Zealand: Abel Tasman tramp, a gorgeous part of the world.
An introduction to the gorgeous coastline and bays. Hmm! We returned from 5-days amongst the beauty along New Zealand’s west coastline while undertaking the Abel Tasman tramp. Azure, turquoise and other shades of blue including emerald green had our eyes and minds feasting in color. It sure made up for the less than stellar feasting on food. Before we get going, following our critique of some of the huts we’ve attempted to sleep in over the past month, we report that this was the first time we’ve showered in New Zealand…er, that should be on a tramp. Truth be told, we don’t recall colder water ever. We think it’s shipped from Antarctica and kept in cold storage along the way. At one stage, I thought my heart stopped, my voice failed and it felt I was transitioning from this planet. Fortunately, the post-shower period cannot be beat. The feeling, once all the body parts resume functioning, is outstanding. Happily, we’ve decided not to have more children so any residual damag...