South Island Part 2

Wah.... now I know someone said to me: go North Island then only come to South. My blessing was that I had a couple more days of this beautiful island. An island with only 1 million people and a few millions of sheeps .

You get to see them everywhere.

My Crib for the next 7 days.

Geraldine, 45 km south of Mount Somers and 35 km from Timaru. Seriously so small but it wiil reward you with beautiful cheese and jam. Yummy.Stayed in Kiwi Park so peaceful just the sounds of birds. It is like living in a park.

Lovely cheese just dunno think in Rm. So fresh.

A ram to remind us that we are in Mackenzie Country, a dramatic region of open sheep grazed grasslands that shimmer in green . But the best part :

Lovely weeds strands of purple, pink and white lupins. It is regarded as weeds in Nz but to me, rows and rows of them melted my heart. The lakes here are mesmerizingly blue, light blue and many more shades to even to describe. Seeing is believing.

It does look like from the postcard but I SAW it. Phew.Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki are beautiful with vibrant colourfuls.

Next was the famous Lake Tekapo with the Church of the Good Sheperd. Since there was a wedding, we were not allowed in. Outside cukuplah.

Collie Dog Monument to honour dogs that make it possible to graze this harsh terrain.

For the first time in NZ... I spent a nite in a campsite by DOC. I was not keen but it really opened my eyes . NZD 10 per adult is required to spend a nite here with basic facilities but no showers. So pandai pandai sendiri.White Horse Hil Campsite is the place with a majestic view of Mount Sefton at the back. As I parked the campervan I could hear the avalanche of show.

A serene and informal DOC camping area. Next was walking to Hoover lake. Be prepared to walk but the walk will reward you with a surprise. Patience is required.