As luck would have it the six additional bunks in the room we were in were occupied by the six "Gourmet" women. It became obvious early on that having plenty of money doesn't equate to good trail/Hut etiquette. John and I were already in bed when the "ladies" came in headlamps a blazing and mouths running. As the one sleeping in the bunk above John climbed the ladder she said " oh no", got off the ladder and went out the door. A couple of minutes later she returned with the male guide who was instructed to kill the spider on the wall. When he said that he had killed it she wanted him to open the napkin to prove it.
Our plan was to get up about 7:00 but the "ladies" had other plans. Just before 6:00 the watch alarms went off and after a few minutes (I didn't know that watches had a snooze button) headlamps were all on and gums were bumping. Once they cleared the room were got up. Oh well.
After a great breakfast ( you already know what we had) we were off for the 20 km hike to Kohaihai the end point of the Heaphy Track. The entire trip was along the ocean, sometimes very close to the beach and other times inland a little. John spotted a seal on the beach which was the only wildlife other than birds that we had seen. Today's hike was my favorite of the trip.
We arrived at Kohaihai just before 1:00 and called for a ride to our lodging for the night. After checking in we went to the local pub and shared a few beers and dinner with Charlie (Switzerland), Larissa (Germany) and Pierre (France) who we met on the trail at the MacKay Hut. Larissa and Pierre are traveling together.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Heaphy Track and having John along made it extra special.
Looks like you're having a great time and seeing wonderful things! And the two of you are looking great, too!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are looking amazing, agreed with Anita! And I have no doubt that this Charlie you're talking about was/is someone absolutely awesome! Just a feeling! Hope you're fine! All the best!
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