Well, we think everyone is wrong. The drive south from Christchurch to Dunedin and then west to Gore was stunning. For starters, the weather started out cool and cloudy but the further south we travelled the better it got. After about the first hour the sun was shining and it just got warmer and warmer. By the time we got to Dunedin and Gore it was 26 degrees. We had heard how flat the terrain was but it is much more scenic and rolling than Australia. There are sheep and cattle ranches the whole way down. We followed the ocean for much of the way and mountains were almost always visible in the distance. We stopped for a picnic lunch at a beach in a small place called Hampden. There is hardly any traffic on the roads down here and what there is is very courteous. Truck drivers pull over to let you pass and everything. It's like going back in time. We found a great little motel in Gore that is just a short walk to a lovely pub (are there any other kind?). Went for the worst Thai dinner we have ever had. So hot it almost choked me to death. It was even to hot for Ian. The lady gave us free ice cream to cool us down. Anyway, Ian said I get to choose the restaurant next time. It won't be Thai I can tell you!
So, off to Matauri, Queenstown and parts further north tomorrow. No definite plans.
Talk soon.
G'day Mates
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