I continue moving south. The drive to Wellington went through a valley with more beautiful mountains.
I stayed a night in Wellington. Having been there before, I just stayed one night and then caught the Ferry the next morning. The morning sky at the ferry terminal was amazing.
This was my first time ever driving into a ferry. It reminded me of the Millenium Falcon.
Once onboard, Penguin and I enjoyed a Flat White (that’s a coffee).
The ferry crosses the Cook Straight and then goes through one of the sounds into the town of Picton. Picton is on the left about 2/3 way down the photo.
The scenery is impressive.
Penguin was very happy to be on open water again and had a good time goofing off on deck.
From Picton, is it a gorgeous 140km drive to Nelson. The road goes through vineyards and then up and over mountains to the bay of Tasman.
When I saw the vineyards with sheep, I just had to stop. (Jo, these are for you!)
The valley on the way to Nelson is just stunning.
One of the GREAT things that happened today was that I was able to change the drop off city for the rental car. I am now going to fly back to Auckland and leave the car here in the south. This will give me more time and less driving. Three cheers for the good folks at Apex Car Rentals who allowed me to do this for NO ADDITIONAL FEE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will now make it to Dunedin which makes me, and Penguin VERY HAPPY!
Next big stop is Franz Josef Glacier.
Which part am I missing? North or south? Your pictures are amazing – my eyes would love to be there. And some of the sheep look like they are actually posing for you! My favorite is the two little butts – looks like they are being shy and hiding under their mama’s “dress”.
Penguin seems quite pleased with the trip. I wonder though, are you snubbing Joe? Haven’t seen his plastic self in a while….
Joe doens’t like the boats so much.
The sheep never get old. I suppose if it weren’t lambing season it wouldn’t be as picture-worthy.
Nice stuff. The lambs look good for a stew. sorry no word for a while. Home now just getting over Jet Lag. Keep on Traveling.
Glad you are home safe. I have until September 12th here then it’s off to Japan.