Abel Tasman

Wow. I'm truly having the time of my life in New Zealand. I just completed a drive up the west coast to see the pancake rocks and baby fur seals. I stayed in the bike-friendly community of Nelson for a night before heading into Abel Tasman for a four-day hike. It was gorgeous. Absolutely perfect weather. Not a cloud in the sky and 70s everyday. They might as well call this trek the friendliest trek on earth. I met an array of people from all over the world.

Pancake Rocks

Inquisitive Kea on top of Avalanche Peak

These Kiwi kids are who I slept with in a hut. They were fascinated by my ipad and took at least 30 pictures with it. When the huts are near capacity it's like a slumber party every night. I love it. I actually sleep better when the hut is more snug. The dad of these wonderful children saved my backpack one night...my backpack was by my head and a mouse decided to nibble through the netting for some rubbish. The dad got his light out and moved my backpack. Thankfully, I slept through it all.

Abel Tasman :)

Lots of love from Sassy Cow!