Krappy-Kaikoura Again
Ask people who have travelled around this country for their
highlights; the chances are Milford Sound and Kaikoura will be up there. Once
again this place has thwarted my best efforts. I was so determined not to be
blown out today that I also booked with “Wings Over Whales” (light aircraft) at
1pm before our scheduled boat trip at 4pm. I phoned both companies at 8am.
Wings said they were flying but it could change. The boat said their morning
trip was cancelled but were expecting to go in the afternoon.
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| Today's Summary |
As we approached after the two hour drive from Christchurch
it became apparent that both were being “optimistic” – there was low cloud and
it was raining. It didn’t seem windy but as soon as we hit the coat and saw the
surf crashing in our hearts sank. That was around the time the cell phone rang
with “wings” saying flying was off. We called in the boat company. Sure enough
they had cancelled the whole day. We got a refund. Big deal.
We checked back into the camp site had lunch and then hit the
outdoor pool and hot tubs in very UK like miserable rain. Later on it stopped
and we walked into town and aimlessly browsed shops, had a coffee then headed
back along the beach. It got really wet then and we returned to the camper
soaked. Good job the place has tumble dryers.
So there we go. Nothing for it but to fire up the wok, eat
drink and try to be merry. Tomorrow we head back to Christchurch and drop off
the camper. This time tomorrow with any luck we’ll be in the Auckland Airport
Novotel enjoying real beds before the final phase of the trip – operation Kuala
Lumpur. One thing is for sure. It won’t be cold there. It does of course have
torrential downpours. Seldom for long ;)
Thing I learned today
- When plan A has failed. Try plan B & C. But at some point accept that some things aren’t meant to be. Smile and move on.
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